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Qatar condemns explosion in Benghazi

Published: 26 May 2018 - 10:28 am | Last Updated: 09 Nov 2021 - 09:40 pm

The Peninsula

Doha:  The State of Qatar expressed its strong condemnation of a car bomb explosion that took place in a busy street in the center of Benghazi city in eastern libya, resulting in many deaths and injuries. 

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated in a statement today Qatar’s firm stance on rejecting violence and terrorism, regardless of its motives and reasons.

The statement also expressed the condolences of Qatar to the families of the victims, the government and the people of libya. It also wished a speedy recovery to those who were injured. 

A car bombing on a busy street in the eastern libyan city of Benghazi early yesterday killed at least seven people, including a girl, and wounded 20, a security official said.