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Attack on Libyan hotel kills 9 civilians including foreign citizens

Nine civilians including five foreigners were killed after militants attacked a hotel in the Libyan capital of Tripoli on Tuesday.

Officials have said that the dead include one US and one French citizen.

The Corinthia Hotel is used by foreign diplomats and government officials. The UN Support Mission in Libya (Unsmil) has hosted various workshops at the venue.

A twitter account linked to the Islamic State militant group has claimed responsibility for the attack.

Several gunman opened fire on the Corinthia Hotel, whilst a car bomb exploded near by reports the BBC.

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