Qatrun

Al - Qatrun (Arabic القطرون, DMG al - Qatrun; Italian El Gatrun ) is an oasis in Munizip Murzuq in southern Libya on the main route to Niger and Chad. The town has a gas station and a consulate of the Republic of Niger. If the border crossing to Niger is closed in Tumu, Report from Niger travelers coming in al - Qatrun. The town has 4,500 inhabitants (estimate 2013).

During the Civil War the city was occupied by troops of the opposition in the short term in July 2011. On July 23, captured Gaddafi's troops back to the place and moved further south to al - Wigh ago.