2018 attack on the High National Elections Commission in Tripoli, Libya
2018 attack on the High National Elections Commission in Tripoli, Libya | |
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Part of Libyan Civil War | |
Location | Tripoli, Libya |
Date | 2 May 2018UTC+2) | (
Attack type | Shooting, arson, suicide bombings |
Deaths | 16 |
Injured | 20 |
Perpetrators | Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant
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On May 2, 2018, suicide bombers attacked the High National Elections Commission (HNEC) in Tripoli, Libya, killing at least 16 people, injuring 20 and setting fire to the building.[1][2]
Responsibility[]
The Islamic State's Tripoli Province claimed responsibility for the attack and declared that it came in response to the recent speech of the group's spokesman to hit election centers and activists.[3]
References[]
- ^ Elumami, Ahmed. "Suicide militants storm HQ of Libya's election commission, 12 dead". U.S. (in American English). Retrieved 2018-05-02.
- ^ "At Least 16 Killed in Islamic State Attack on Libya's Electoral Commission". libyatimes.net (in British English). Retrieved 2018-05-03.
- ^ SITE. "IS Claims Suicide Raid on Libyan High Election Commission in Response to Spox Speech to Hit Election Centers". news.siteintelgroup.com (in British English). Retrieved 2018-05-02.
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