DFA warns Filipinos in Libya after suicide bombing

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MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Tuesday asked the Filipino community in Tripoli, Libya to be vigilant following a suicide bombing there.

DFA said Filipinos must “avoid unnecessary movement” after suicide bombers attacked the Libyan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, killing three people and injuring 10 others.

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Philippine Ambassador to Libya Mardomel Melicor reported to DFA that three suicide bombers were involved in the incident that occurred on Christmas Day at 10:30 a.m. (4:30 p.m. in Philippine time).

Melicor said there were no Filipinos casualties in the incident but advised more than 2,000 Filipinos in Libya to “restrict their movement and stay indoors.” /atm