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Son of top Libya army commander kidnapped
30 Jan 2014 at 12:43hrs | Views
Tripoli - A Libyan security official says masked gunmen have kidnapped the son of a top commander of the special forces in the eastern city of Benghazi.
The official says that the son of Colonel Wanis Abu Khamada, head of the military's commandos, was abducted near Benghazi University on Thursday as he was entering a restaurant with his colleagues.
He did not provide additional details and spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to talk to the press.
Libya has been going through a rocky transition since the 2011 overthrow and killing of long serving dictator Muammar Gaddafi.
Rebel groups have turned into militias, and abductions, assassinations and bombings have been frequent occurrences in the midst of the lawlessness.
The official says that the son of Colonel Wanis Abu Khamada, head of the military's commandos, was abducted near Benghazi University on Thursday as he was entering a restaurant with his colleagues.
Libya has been going through a rocky transition since the 2011 overthrow and killing of long serving dictator Muammar Gaddafi.
Rebel groups have turned into militias, and abductions, assassinations and bombings have been frequent occurrences in the midst of the lawlessness.
Source - AFP
