Islamic State group's affiliate in Libya claims car bombings that killed 12 in Benghazi
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The Islamic State group's affiliate in Libya has claimed responsibility for a series of car bombings that killed 12 people in the country's eastern city of Benghazi.
The Islamic State affiliate claimed responsibility for the Tuesday bombings in a post on an Internet bulletin board site known to be used by the group and its sympathizers. The claim included a picture of an alleged Tunisian suicide bomber it said was involved in the attack.
A Libyan security official said Wednesday that the bombings targeted forces of Libya's elected government and allied fighters in Benghazi. He said the blasts killed 12 people and wounded 25.
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He spoke on condition of anonymity as he wasn't authorized to brief journalists.