IS in Libya claims assault on Tripoli hotel
Islamic State group in Libya claims assault on Tripoli hotel. By (AFP)
Tripoli (AFP) - Fighters of the Islamic State group in Libya have claimed an attack on Tripoli's luxurious Corinthia Hotel, the SITE Intelligence monitoring group said on Tuesday.
In a message on Twitter, the IS branch in western Libya said that its militants had stormed the hotel, which is known for hosting foreign diplomats and Libyan officials, SITE said.