Libya recruits 8,000 former rebels to guard borders, oil fields

Libya recruits 8,000 former rebels to guard borders, oil fields

Special to WorldTribune.com CAIRO — Libya’s Defense Ministry is recruiting thousands of young Libyans for a force to protect borders and critical facilities. Officials said more than 8,000 militia fighters have enlisted and began a six-week training. “The 8,000 who joined are from all over Libya,” Libyan Deputy Defense Minister Sadiq Al Obeidi said. On March […]