2018 attack on the High National Elections Commission in Tripoli, Libya

2018 attack on the High National Elections Commission in Tripoli, Libya
Part of Libyan Civil War
Location Tripoli, Libya
Date 2 May 2018 (2018-05-02) (UTC+2)
Attack type
 Shooting, arson, suicide bombings
Deaths 16
Non-fatal injuries
 20
Perpetrators

 Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant

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

  1. ↑ Elumami, Ahmed. "Suicide militants storm HQ of Libya's election commission, 12 dead". U.S. Retrieved 2018-05-02.
  2. ↑ "At Least 16 Killed in Islamic State Attack on Libya's Electoral Commission". libyatimes.net. Retrieved 2018-05-03.
  3. ↑ SITE. "IS Claims Suicide Raid on Libyan High Election Commission in Response to Spox Speech to Hit Election Centers". news.siteintelgroup.com. Retrieved 2018-05-02.
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