3 Libyan army officers assassinated in Benghazi
Source: AP
TRIPOLI, Libya (AP) A Libyan security officer says unknown attackers have assassinated three army officers in the eastern city of Benghazi.
Sunday's killings are the latest to hit the security forces in Benghazi, where like much of the country the government faces a challenge from armed groups, many descended from the rebels that overthrew dictator Moammar Gadhafi in 2011.
Col. Abdullah al-Zayedi, spokesman of joint security operations in Benghazi, said two of the officers, one a lieutenant colonel, were killed by bombs attached to their cars. He said a third, who held the rank of colonel, was shot dead by unknown gunmen.
Benghazi has been hit by a months-long wave of targeted killings. Victims have included political activists, judges and members of security agencies.
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cosmicone
(11,014 posts)someone call John McCain, Lindsey Graham and Kelly Ayotte quick!
COLGATE4
(14,732 posts)to start 'hearings' on it immediately (after the gov't shutdown, of course).
PuffedMica
(1,061 posts)Alex Jones will milk a week's worth of material for infowars out of this.
leveymg
(36,418 posts)Last edited Sun Sep 29, 2013, 02:59 PM - Edit history (1)
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Comrade Grumpy
(13,184 posts)The US supports only the noblest of causes.
Jesus Malverde
(10,274 posts)daleo
(21,317 posts)And there you go.
Jesus Malverde
(10,274 posts)"Armed groups" = gangs, terrorists, at best militias.
"Rebels" = islamic fighters, terrorists, gang members
Trying to fit the narrative of the arab spring on these genocidal gangs of jihadist terrorists only goes so far.
OldRedneck
(1,397 posts)He'll want to investigate.