BENGHAZI: Islamist fighters launched a three-pronged attack on Saturday (early Sunday in Manila) on a key oil region in eastern Libya but were pushed back by pro-government forces, military officials said.

The attack came as Islamist militias in the eastern town of Derna say they have formed a new coalition ahead of an expected assault by pro-government forces.

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