Libyan prime minister survives assassination attempt — reports
By DW
10 February 2022 |
12:05 pm
Abdul Hamid Dbeibah was apparently on his way home when his vehicle was reportedly attacked in the early morning. The reports came ahead of a parliament vote to replace him.
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