ISIS claims Misurata sucide attack in Libya

BY Libyan Express Oct 04, 2017 - 14:12 Updated: Oct 04, 2017 - 14:35

ISIS militants blast Misurata courts compound, four killed, 15 injured (Photo: Social Media)

Islamic State has claimed an attack in the Libyan city of Misrata in which at least three people were killed on Wednesday, the militant group’s news agency Amaq said.

It said fighters loyal to the group had attacked a court building in the city where shooting and an explosion were reported.

The hospital of Sabratha has reported over 30 injuries and 4 deaths due to the deadly explosions.

Sources from the court said that ISIS militants were standing trial at the courts compound before the explosion took place.

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