They set up checkpoints around the town, with little opposition from the local militias that were supposed to be in control of the area.

The 40-year-old former playboy was given sanctuary in Oman in 2012. His father Muammar was overthrown by rebels in a 2011 uprising.

Women are also standing as candidates, another first, despite the conservative kingdom being the only nation where women are not allowed to drive.

Seven civilians and two policemen were wounded, with Twelve foreign citizens rescued by Afghan forces during the operation.

The report says Islamic State has access to Syrian government passport printing machines and blank passports.

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday that he would not bow to Iraqi demands to withdraw Turkish troops.