Libya hospital overwhelmed by wounded in anti-IS fight

The accident and emergency entrance of the Central Hospital in Misrata where some pro-government fighters loyal to the Government of National Accord (GNA) injured in battles against Islamic State (IS) group jihadists in the eastern city of Sirte, are taken for treatment. PHOTO | AFP

What you need to know:

Most of the wounded end up at the hospital in Misrata, Libya's third city, located 190 kilometres (120 miles) from the front line.