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Libya: Twin-bombings kill two, injure 75 in Benghazi mosque

Saturday, 10 February 2018 12:22 AM [ Last Update: Saturday, 10 February 2018 2:12 AM ]

Libyans inspect the interior of a mosque in Benghazi on February 9, 2018, after it was hit with a twin bomb attack. (AFP)

Two people were killed and at least 75 were injured when a twin-bombing struck a mosque in the Majouri district of Benghazi on Friday.

Local residents soon began clear-up operations in the Saad Ibn Ibada mosque, which was littered with debris and broken glass.

According to a military spokesperson, explosive devices were placed in bags that were left at the mosque's entrance. They were then detonated via a mobile phone just before Friday prayers.

No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attack. The bombing was the second of its kind in two weeks, following a blast which claimed the lives of 35 people.

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