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Benghazi Port Bustling Again Despite Libya's Divisions

Reuters

   BENGHAZI, LIBYA - The commercial port in Libya's second city Benghazi
   is working round the clock three years after reopening, attempting to
   raise revenues for its restoration and expansion.

   The port was caught in the cross-fire as rival factions battled for
   control of Benghazi from 2014 in a conflict that left parts of the
   eastern Libyan city in ruins. It suspended operations as the main gate
   and some buildings were destroyed and the roads strewn with shells.

   Forces led by Khalifa Haftar eventually declared victory in Benghazi in
   2017. Repairs and reconstruction have been limited -- two out of three
   damaged tug boats are still out of service.

   But the port is now doing brisk business and trucks loaded with cars
   and containers carrying foodstuffs, motor oils and other goods can be
   seen streaming out of the main gate near the city center.

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