Libya: At least 27 dead in twin Benghazi car bombs
Wednesday, January 24, 2018
Varying reports say 20 to 30 more were wounded by the blasts, which took place within minutes of each other.
The first vehicle blew up in front of a mosque in the central al-Sleimani neighbourhood, as worshippers were leaving the building after evening prayers.
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