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Libya'sIslamist-backed parliament General National Congress (GNC) was stormed Thursday by unknown armed men during a session. The armed men broke into the headquarter of GNC in the capital Tripoli during a session of discussion of UN-proposed draft agreement, and selection of candidates to head the upcoming government. No group claimed responsibility although it is reported, but unconfirmed, that those behind the attack are dialogue opponent Salah Badi, Sami Sa'adi, and Abd-al-Rauf al-Mana'i. Conflicting reports: Xinhua reports that it is widely believed that Halboos militia of Misrata is responsible for Thursday's GNC storming whilst Libya Herald reported they were ordered to go and protect the GNC. However, no official sources can confirm the statement. |
