Hotel in Libyan capital Tripoli attacked by gunmen
Gunmen have attacked a hotel in the Libyan capital of Tripoli.
At least two men stormed the Corinthia hotel, which is popular with tourists, and a car bomb exploded outside shortly afterwards.
It is not clear whether the attackers, or any civilians, are still inside.
A Twitter account linked to Islamic State said it had attacked the hotel but the claim could not be verified.
Rana Jawad reports from Tripoli.
27 Jan 2015
- From the section Africa