Libyan forces claim control of long-besieged Benghazi district

East Libyan forces said on Wednesday they had taken complete control of a long contested district in Benghazi after dozens of families and captives trapped by fighting left the area. If confirmed, the capture of Ganfouda district would mark a major gain for the Libyan National Army (LNA) as it seeks to finish a military campaign against Islamist-led opponents that it has been waging for more than two years. "The liberation of Ganfouda is complete," LNA spokesman Ahmed al-Mismari told Reuters.