An explosion and a shooting took place after terrorists stormed Libya’s foreign ministry in the capital of Tripoli. A number of terror attackers were involved in the attack according to the Libyan government’s official television channel. An employee at the ministry said three people were killed and six wounded. The health ministry confirmed one dead and nine wounded. The three attackers were suspected to be Islamic State militants, the security source, who requested not to be named, said.
One was killed by the ministry’s guards and the two others blew themselves up, the source said.
Heavy smoke rose from the building which was surrounded by security forces as wounded people were rushed to hospital.
Foreign Minister Mohamed Taher Siala was safe, a ministry employee said.
The area is on lockdown with all employees and individuals in nearby buildings told to evacuate.
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Libya’s security forces have taken control of all buildings in the vicinity of the foreign ministry and cordoned off the area.
Witnesses said attackers stormed the building and started shooting with heavy gunfire heard.
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