Sidra, Libya
History
This oil port increased in importance as Libya's economy developed in the last quarter of the 20th century.
Libyan Civil War
During the Libyan Civil War, forces under the leadership of the National Transitional Council captured the port of Sidra at the beginning of March 2011. Pro-Gaddafi forces tried to retake the port from the anti-Gaddafi forces some days later.
Second Libyan Civil War
During the Second Libyan Civil War, the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant's Libyan branch launched an attempt to seize the port in January 2016. At least one oil storage tank was set ablaze by a long-range rocket.
In June 2018, militiamen led by Ibrahim Jadhran seized the port from the Libyan National Army. The LNA recaptured the port on 21 June.
In January 2020, the National Oil Corporation declared force majuere over oil loadings at the port after a blockade was imposed by tribes affiliated with the Libyan National Army of Khalifa Haftar.
In July 2020, the National Oil Corporation reported that Wagner Group, Janjaweed and Syrian mercenaries were present at the port.
External links
References
- ^ "Marina: Ras Es Sider (Sirte, Baladiyat Surt)". Port Booker. Retrieved 10 March 2011.
- ^ Amraja M. el Khajkhaj, "Noumou al Mudon as Sagheera fi Libia", Dar as Saqia, Benghazi-2008, p.111.
- ^ Javier Blas and David Blair (1 March 2011). "Oil groups seek Libyan rebels' assurances". Financial Times.
- ^ "After the Showdown in Libya's Oil Crescent". Crisis Group. 2018-08-09. Retrieved 2020-10-01.
- ^ "المؤسسة الوطنية للنفط - Port blockade public information notice - 20 January 2020". noc.ly. Retrieved 2020-10-01.
- ^ "المؤسسة الوطنية للنفط - NOC deeply concerned at potential for military escalation, deployment of foreign mercenaries at oil installations". noc.ly. Retrieved 2020-10-01.