Libya's Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs, Adel Jumaa, survived an assassination attempt in Tripoli when gunmen targeted his vehicle, injuring him in the leg. Immediately after the attack, he was hospitalized for emergency surgery, and his condition was reported stable. The national unity government condemned the incident, affirming its promise to ensure the safety of officials and citizens. This incident underscores the chaos still present in Libya after the ousting of Muammar Gaddafi, with rival administrations and persistent violence despite a ceasefire established in 2020.
Libya's national unity government condemned an assassination attempt on Minister of State Adel Jumaa, who was injured in a gun attack in Tripoli.
Following the gun attack on Minister Jumaa, the national unity government stated it will not tolerate threats to state security and stability.
The assault on Jumaa highlights the ongoing chaos in Libya, which has been marked by rival governments and factional violence since Gaddafi's fall.
Despite a 2020 ceasefire, political tensions persist, resulting in a split between the United Nations-recognized government in Tripoli and a rival eastern administration.
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