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10 Aug 2019 | 03:18 PM UTC

Libya: VBIED detonation kills two UN staff members in Benghazi August 10

Vehicle-borne improvised explosive device (VBIED) detonation kills two UN staff members in Benghazi August 10; further details not immediately reported

Warning

Event

A vehicle-borne improvised explosive device (VBIED) detonation killed two United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) staff members and wounded an unspecified number of others in Benghazi on Saturday, August 10. Further information was not immediately reported.

Advice

Individuals in Benghazi are advised to monitor developments, remain vigilant for militant activity, and adhere to instructions issued by local authorities and their home governments.

The security environment in Libya remains complex. Professional security advice and support should be sought prior to travel.