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Libyan forces seek to encircle IS held Sirte

Forces loyal to Libya's U.N.-backed unity government say they aim to encircle Sirte, Islamic State's stronghold in Libya, bringing them closer to the city center than they have been in nearly a year. Mana Rabiee reports.