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Gunmen attack HQ of Libya’s foreign ministry in Tripoli: Witness

Published: 25 Dec 2018 - 10:24 am | Last Updated: 01 Nov 2021 - 03:24 am

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Suicide attackers hit the headquarters of Libya's foreign ministry in Tripoli on Tuesday, opening fire before blowing themselves up inside, a security source said.

A Reuters witness saw smoke coming out of the building.

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