Aide says Libyan Prime Minister Ali Zeidan has been kidnapped
TRIPOLI, Libya – A government official says Libyan Prime Minister Ali Zeidan was kidnapped by gunmen from a hotel in Tripoli where he resides.
The abduction early Thursday comes amid anger among Libya’s powerful Islamic militant groups over the U.S. special forces raid Saturday that seized a Libyan al-Qaida suspect, known as Abu Anas al-Libi.
Several groups accused the government of colluding in or allowing the raid, though the government denied having any prior knowledge of the operation.
Hours before the abduction, Zeidan met with al-Libi’s family late Wednesday.
The official says gunmen broke into the luxury hotel in downtown Tripoli where Zeidan lives and abducted him and two of his guards.
The official spoke on condition of anonymity for fear of retaliation.
News from © The Associated Press, . All rights reserved.
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Join the Conversation!
Want to share your thoughts, add context, or connect with others in your community? Create a free account to comment on stories, ask questions, and join meaningful discussions on our new site.
Leave a Reply
You must be logged in to post a comment.