Nafusa Mountains

Nafusa Mountains is a region in western Libya.

2011 Libyan Civil War
Rebels controlled the mountains during the civil war. The area is surrounded by Gaddafi forces with shelling in cities like Nalut, Zintan, and Yefren. Wazzin a border-crossing city got captured by rebels as a supply line. The rebels then retook all their land from March except Gharyan.

Geographic Strategy
The rebels used the mountains as a ambush tool during battles. The Gaddafi forces wouldn't last in a battle according to rebels.