Gunmen attack hotel in Libya
January 27, 2015 16:49
Militants have attacked a hotel popular with foreigners in the Libyan
capital Tripoli, officials say.
At least two gunmen stormed the Corinthia Hotel and opened fire in the reception area. A car bomb exploded outside the hotel shortly afterwards.It is not clear whether the gunmen are still inside the hotel, and whether any civilians are trapped inside.
A Twitter account linked to Islamic State said IS militants attacked the hotel. The claim cannot be verified. -- BBC.
At least two gunmen stormed the Corinthia Hotel and opened fire in the reception area. A car bomb exploded outside the hotel shortly afterwards.It is not clear whether the gunmen are still inside the hotel, and whether any civilians are trapped inside.
A Twitter account linked to Islamic State said IS militants attacked the hotel. The claim cannot be verified. -- BBC.