Libyan security forces said
Tuesday that five foreigners were killed in an attack on
Tripoli's Hotel Corinthia by a group of terrorists who may be
linked to ISIS.
The terrorists who stormed the luxury Maltese-owned hotel
are reportedly holding a number of hostages.
Between two and five of the assailants are reportedly
barricaded in one of the hotel floors.
Tripoli security forces have sealed off the area and
gunfire could be heard.
All of other hotels in Tripoli have been evacuated.
A tweet by a Isis-affiliated group said that "foreign
diplomats" were the targets of the attack.
Two Libyan guards were also killed in the assault.
A number of Italians staying at the Corinthia escaped the
attack, according to reports.
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