Likely the work of the Islamic State. “The U.N. special envoy to Libya, Martin Kobler, denounced the attack and urged Libyans to ‘put their differences aside and unite to confront the scourge of terrorism.'” What is the purpose of issuing such asinine statements? Does Martin Kobler think a single Libyan jihadist is going to heed his words, buy a pair of pajamas, and start singing “Kumbaya”?
“Libya Truck Bombing Kills at Least 60 Policemen, Wounds 200,” by Essam Mohamed, Associated Press, January 7, 2016:
A massive truck bomb exploded near a police base in the western Libyan town of Zliten on Thursday, killing at least 60 policemen and wounding around 200 others, officials said.
No group immediately claimed responsibility for the attack but a local Islamic State affiliate has been trying to gain a foothold in Zliten, spreading westward from its central stronghold in the city of Sirte along the North African country’s coast.
The U.N. special envoy to Libya, Martin Kobler, denounced the attack and urged Libyans to “put their differences aside and unite to confront the scourge of terrorism.” The bombing was yet another reminder for Libyans that “urgent progress is required” toward empowering a unity government and rebuilding state bodies, Kobler said in a statement.
Hours after the blast, rescue crews at the scene had only managed to extract 60 bodies out of the wreckage, said a hospital spokesman, Moamar Kaddi. Libyan officials said they believed there might be dozens more dead.
The police base, where about 400 recruits were training, was used by Libya’s border police, a Zliten security official said. Border police foiled numerous human smuggling attempts off the coast of Zliten last year. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak to the media.
Smugglers operating in Libya are notorious for responding with violence to any attempt to disrupt their lucrative operations, but there have been no reported incidents in which they used car bombs, suggesting that Islamic militant are more likely to have been behind Thursday’s attack. Also, it was not immediately clear whether the attack was a suicide bombing, a hallmark method of Islamic militants….

Don McKellar says
Hillary Clinton, the author of the jihad nightmare that is now Libya, could not be reached for comment.
John C. Barile says
Not now, not ever.
Shane says
And the liberal MSM will not press her on this. Her foolish policy of aiding the Muslim rebels led to this disaster. The West is better off dealing with Muslim strongmen than with Islamic republics led by fanatical Muslim clerics.
Goat Pimp says
The religion of peace never stops.
I hope this does not denote a marked escalation in the situation in Libya. I have a feeling that ISIS are licking there chops over the prospect of taking over Libya, with their apparent losses in Iraq.
If it happened it nevertheless it would be good for Trump and horrible for Hillary. But with a stronghold right on the Mediterranean, it would be more than alarming.
salim says
I remember the months of the Libyan spring and how people wrote articles and comments in the British media warning against removing Gaddafi. It was so clear to us, the ordinary people, that things would get worse if the dictator was removed, and they did.
Is it possible that Cameron, Hague and their friends are so stupid? I don’t believe it, but I believe they are so evil.
The chaos and blood shed in Libya, Egypt, Syria and Yemen was planned by evil politicians and predicted by ordinary people.
MTMLA says
They helped destroy the ME and have blood in their hands: Bush, Obama, Hillary, Sarkozy, T. Blair, and their minions. Now Merkel and her minions are destroying Europe, and Obama is on his way to destroy America.
Sadam Hussein and Ghadaffi must be rolling in their graves.” Are you missing me yet?”
DRHazard says
“Smugglers operating in Libya are notorious for responding with violence to any attempt to disrupt their lucrative operations”.
Sounds like they are just emulating Muhammad and his merry band of caravan raiders. I wonder if their crime lord also demands 20 percent of the profits.
It’s also telling that there is money to be made off the misery of people seeking to escape the violence, despair, and poverty that follows Islam everywhere it takes root.
Christianblood says
If Qaddafi was still ruling Libya and if America and Nato did not interfere in support of their isamic jihadist allies, this kind of thing would not have happened in Libya.
Atheist kaffur says
I would like to know if this article ever makes it to the enimedia.
gravenimage says
This article is by the Associated Press. It doesn’t get more mainstream media than this.
Angemon says
Looks like business for ISIS in Libya is booming …
gravenimage says
Libya: Islamic jihadists murder 60 policemen, wound 200 others with truck bombing
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More savagery from the religion of peace…
Carolyne says
They must have seen another video they didn’t like. You know, like Hillary said caused the massacre in Benghazi. “At this point, what does it matter?”