Waddan, Libya
Waddan
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 A view of Waddan from the Toza | |
| Country |  Libya |
| Region | Fezzan |
| District | Al Jufrah District |
| Time zone | UTC + 2 |
Waddan (Template:Lang-ar) is a Saharan desert oasis town in the northeast Fezzan region of southwest Libya. It is in the Al Jufrah District.
Geography
Waddan is located 280 km (175 miles) south of Sirte, and 20 km (12 miles) northeast of Houn. The town is at the crossroads of the Sirte-Waddan Road and the Fezzan Road.
The natural springs support native date palm (Phoenix dactylifera) groves.
History
During the 2011 Libyan Civil War, NATO forces bombed an ammunition store in the town.[1] On 8 September 2011, the town was reported to be under the control of the forces of the National Transitional Council.[2]
References
- ^ http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/06/15/us-libya-idUSTRE7270JP20110615
- ^ Alexander, Caroline (2011-09-08). "Libya Fighters Tighten Noose Around Holdouts". Bloomberg. www.bloomberg.com. Retrieved 8 September 2011.
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See also
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