The February 2018 Benghazi bombing was an attack with bombs on the Saad Ben Obadah mosque in Benghazi, Libya.

Attack

The bomb attack occurred on Friday, 9 February 2018 in the Saad Ben Obadah mosque in Benghazi. The explosives, hidden in bags, were detonated remotely during Friday prayers. As a result, two people died and 143 more were injured; the victims included children. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.

Reactions

After the bombing, all mosques in Benghazi were instructed to install security cameras.

See also

  • Libyan Civil War (2014–present)
  • List of terrorist incidents in 2018
  • January 2018 Benghazi bombing

References



Chronology The Benghazi Attack And The Fallout NPR

Photos Blast rocks Benghazi CNN

Photos Deadly attack in Benghazi Libya

Benghazi hit by blast on anniversary of U.S. Consulate attack CNN

Twin car bombs kill at least 27 in Libya's Benghazi