As a staging ground for terror attacks in Europe, the Islamic State's (ISIS) African capital in Sirte, Libya, had significant strategic value. The coastal city was also the crossroads for terrorists and recruits from Tunisia, the rest of North Africa and the countries of the Sahel. Now, as ISIS is pushed out, a new base of operations has likely moved south.

As a staging ground for terror attacks in Europe, the Islamic State's (ISIS) African capital in Sirte, Libya, had significant strategic value. The coastal city was also the crossroads for terrorists and recruits from Tunisia, the rest of North Africa and the countries of the Sahel. Now, as ISIS is pushed out, a new base of operations has likely moved south.

As a staging ground for terror attacks in Europe, the Islamic State's (ISIS) African capital in Sirte, Libya, had significant strategic value. The coastal city was also the crossroads for terrorists and recruits from Tunisia, the rest of North Africa and the countries of the Sahel. Now, as ISIS is pushed out, a new base of operations has likely moved south.

As a staging ground for terror attacks in Europe, the Islamic State's (ISIS) African capital in Sirte, Libya, had significant strategic value. The coastal city was also the crossroads for terrorists and recruits from Tunisia, the rest of North Africa and the countries of the Sahel. Now, as ISIS is pushed out, a new base of operations has likely moved south.

Tripoli's forging of new security ties with neighbouring Tunisia is a solid and necessary initial step to rid both countries of Islamic State (ISIS) terrorists. The international community that pressed for Libya's unification under a Government of National Accord is pleased by the anti-terrorism agenda.