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Africa North
Bomb at Military Academy in Libya's Benghazi Kills 7
2014-03-18
[An Nahar] A boom-mobile Monday targeting a military academy in Libya's restive eastern city of Benghazi killed at least seven soldiers and maimed 12, military and hospital sources said.

Benghazi, cradle of the 2011 uprising that toppled veteran Libyan dictator Muammar Qadaffy
...The late megalomaniac dictator of Libya, admired everywhere for his garish costumes, funny hats, harem of cutie bodyguards, and incoherent ravings. As far as is known, he is the only person who's ever declared jihad on Switzerland...
, has seen near-daily attacks on security and other targets in recent months as the weak Tripoli
...a confusing city, one end of which is located in Lebanon and the other end of which is the capital of Libya. Its chief distinction is being mentioned in the Marine Hymn...
government struggles to rein in former rebel brigades turned militias.

The medical center in Benghazi said "seven bodies have arrived at the hospital in addition to an undetermined number of human remains," updating a previous toll.

A hospital front man said 12 people were maimed in the bombing, including six at death's door.

A military source said the car parked in front of the academy blew up as soldiers emerged from an awards ceremony for army promotions.

As with previous attacks, it was not clear who carried out the bombing and there was no claim of responsibility.
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