Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Libya's Prime Minister's Office Attacked By Rebels

The whereabouts of PM Abdel-Rahim al-Kib is unknown but his media advisor, Ashur Shamis, said he is safe, along with all the people who were inside the building.

Libya PM Office Attacked By Gunmen In Tripoli -- BBC

At least two security officials have been killed after ex-rebels attacked the office of the Libyan prime minister in the capital, Tripoli.

A witness said pick-up trucks mounted with anti-aircraft guns surrounded the building and a gun battle ensued.

A government official later said the fighting had ceased.

The attackers are said to be former rebels who fought to topple Col Gaddafi last year, who are demanding pay-outs promised under a reward scheme.

Most people inside the building fled, including the finance minister and the deputy prime minister.

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More News On Libya's PM Office Attacked By Gunmen In Tripoli

Fighters attack Libyan government HQ -- Al Jazeera
Libyan rebels storm prime minister's office -- The Guardian
Libyan Rebels Open Fire in National Government Building -- Bloomberg Businessweek
Armed Men in Libya Attack Premier’s Office -- New York Times
At least 2 guards killed in attack on Libya govt HQ: ministry -- AFP
Militias try to storm Libyan prime minister’s office, sparking gunbattle that kills 1 guard -- Washington Post/AP
Former Rebels Attack Libya Government Headquarters -- RIA Novosti

Update: Apparently the attack was over unpaid salaries.

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