Washington Denounces ISIS Attack in Libya

Washington condemned, on Saturday the terrorist attack carried out by “ISIS” militants in southern Libya and resulted in the killing of 3 security personnel. 

"We condemn the recent terrorist attack in Libya’s southwest and express our condolences to the families of the victims and those killed in the clashes," US Ambassador and Special Envoy to Libya Richard Norland said in a statement.

"The US supports efforts to protect Libya’s sovereignty through countering terrorism, improving security in the south and border areas, as well as unifying the country’s military forces," the statement read.

It is worth mentioning that militants linked to ISIS terrorist group killed three Libyan security personnel in the country’s southwest, the interior ministry said on Thursday.

In a statement, the ministry added that the attack targeted a patrol of the Umm al-Aranib Martyrs’ Brigade, killing three of its members.