Hours after an armed attack on the South Korean embassy in Tripoli, Libya's capital, which left two dead, reports indicate that a bomb exploded outside the Moroccan embassy. According to a Libyan security official, on April 13, this bomb 'was inside a bag and exploded near the entrance of the Moroccan embassy in the Ben Ashour area.' The official stated that 'several vehicles' were damaged following the explosion. A witness told AFP that the explosion was tremendous and that the house he resides in shook for several seconds. The Moroccan embassy is currently inactive, and it is unclear if anyone was harmed in the explosion. Morocco is currently hosting negotiations supported by the United Nations between two rival governments that control parts of the country. On Sunday, unidentified armed individuals attacked the South Korean embassy in Tripoli, killing two of its guards, with a third guard injured. The South Korean Foreign Ministry stated that none of its citizens working at the embassy were harmed. Seoul is considering the evacuation of its embassy staff from Libya. The security group 'SITE' reported that a group known as 'Islamic State' claimed responsibility for the attack on the South Korean embassy. Since the overthrow of former dictator Muammar Gaddafi, Libya has regularly been a scene of conflict, chaos, and disorder; fighting continues between armed militias on one side and rival governments and parliaments on the other. Since the Islamist group Fajr occupied Tripoli last August and the internationally recognized government fled to eastern Libya, the country has been divided into two governments and two parliaments.
Continued 'Attacks' on Foreign Embassies in Libya
Recent attacks on foreign embassies in Libya highlight the ongoing instability in the country, with a bomb exploding near the inactive Moroccan embassy and an armed assault on the South Korean embassy resulting in fatalities. These incidents underscore the chaotic security situation in Libya, where rival factions continue to vie for control.
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📰 What Happened
Two attacks occurred in Libya, including an armed assault on the South Korean embassy that resulted in two deaths and a bomb explosion near the inactive Moroccan embassy. These incidents highlight the ongoing security challenges in the country.
- The South Korean embassy was attacked, leading to two guards' deaths.
- A bomb exploded near the Moroccan embassy, although it was inactive at the time.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Libya has been in turmoil since the overthrow of Gaddafi in 2011, with ongoing conflicts between various armed groups and governments.
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