Libya Blames Ansar Al-Shariya Islamists For Benghazi Violence

Publisher:
Wochit
Publication Date:
3 May 2014
Tags:
Libya, Conflict, Peace and Security

The Libyan government blamed Islamist militants of the Ansar al-Shariya group for an attack on Friday on the government security forces' headquarters in Benghazi city. A government statement said,"Armed brigades, including those called Ansar al-Shariya and other criminal groups, attacked with light and heavy weapons the security headquarters in Benghazi."

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