Libya — Benghazi Car Bombing Kills Dozens
A double car bombing in Benghazi, Libya killed dozens on Tuesday. The first blast occurred in front of the Bait Radwan mosque in the al-Sleimani neighborhood. Fifteen minutes later, another blast ripped through the same area across the street.
Because no particular group has claimed responsibility, LNA al-Saiqa commander Mahmoud Warfali (who is wanted by the International Criminal Court for war crimes) executed 10 people in “retaliation” near the spot where the vehicles were detonated. Approximately 35 (both civilian and military) persons were killed in the blasts, including two LNA members. Numerous others were injured in the explosions.
#Libya– new photos surface of LNA al-Saiqa commander Mahmoud Warfali (wanted by ICC, said to be arrested&investigated by LNA leadership) executing 10 people in front of al-Radwan Mosque in #Benghazi, site of dual-VBIED bombing, purportedly in retaliation for the attack. pic.twitter.com/I20YdIbId1
— Oded Berkowitz (@Oded121351) January 25, 2018
Shocking video shows mass execution of prisoners in #Libya’s Benghazi – Graphic footage: https://t.co/NR5cDd0HWs pic.twitter.com/FULVOBmoLq
— Al Arabiya English (@AlArabiya_Eng) January 25, 2018
#Libya– the full video purportedly depicting Mahmoud Warfali’s latest execution in #Benghazi shows technicals blocking the street, crowds (in military and civilian clothing, including children) cheering during the executions and celebrating afterwards pic.twitter.com/Xa3T18RdtD
— Oded Berkowitz (@Oded121351) January 25, 2018
According to the Libyan Times, two members of the LNA were killed in the explosions.
Two #LNA counter-terrorism officials are among the victims of #Benghazi‘s double car bombing. #Libyahttps://t.co/n1thX4KiFu
— The Libya Times (@thelibyatimes) January 23, 2018
The number of casualties varies, but the general consensus is that the death toll rose to at least 35.
SOFREP reported,
“The delay between blasts was almost certainly an intentional tactic aimed at targeting those who descended upon the scene in hopes of aiding the injured and clearing away the dead following the first explosion. These tactics are often employed when targeting first responders specifically, and witness reports indicating that the second blast was significantly more powerful than the first would seem to support that. Although Libya is no stranger to bombings, the double bombing tactic has not been commonplace throughout years of turmoil following the 2011 overthrow of then-leader Muammar Gaddafi.”
At least 33 people have been killed in a double car bombing in Benghazi, Libya, according to officials https://t.co/msvCDj2oWL pic.twitter.com/Iy7CAYCQGu
— Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) January 24, 2018
A twin car bombing in Libya’s Benghazi has left 33 dead and 30 others injured pic.twitter.com/sDnv7EdxbG
— Middle East Eye (@MiddleEastEye) January 24, 2018
The ISIS bombing in Benghazi is a reminder that the Jihadi threat is still omnipresent in Libya and that the US and Europe should adopt a strategic approach to counter terrorism and extremism in Libya @Reuters @AP @AFP @FoxNews
— Walid Phares (@WalidPhares) January 24, 2018
Toll rises to 35 in car bombing outside Benghazi mosque #Libya #WorldNews https://t.co/eYqNAU45kG
— The Zen Corner ? (@theZenCorner) January 24, 2018
Toll rises to 35 dead in Benghazi car bombing, say medics https://t.co/zScGCpnVcf via @TOIWorld pic.twitter.com/Q4ja84ElGF
— Times of India (@timesofindia) January 24, 2018
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