BENGHAZI, LIBYA—Security forces loyal to Libya’s UN-backed government on Monday stormed the headquarters of the country’s national oil company in the capital Tripoli shortly after gunmen invaded the building, shooting randomly, setting off explosions and taking hostages, officials said. The company confirmed these casualty figures in a separate statement, adding that they were all company employees. Ambulances and firefighters gather at the headquarters of the national oil company after an attack by gunmen in Tripoli, Libya, Monday. Officials at least one explosion rocked the building soon after the gunmen stormed it, starting the blaze that swiftly spread through the lower floors. “We solemnly mourn the death of those martyred by the terrorists and wish a speedy recovery to those injured,” the NOC head Sanallah was quoted as saying in the company statement.

Source: thestar September 10, 2018 15:33 UTC