Miqati Condemns Tripoli Attacks, Says Residents Won't Be Lured to Strife
Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Miqati condemned on Friday the twin bombings in his hometown the northern city of Tripoli, saying that they are a “clear attempt to create strife.”
He said in a statement: “Tripoli and its residents however will once against demonstrate that they are more powerful than the conspiracy and they will not be lured towards strife.”
“We urge them to exercise restraint and we pledge that we will remain by their side at all times, especially during this critical situation,” he stated.
Two explosions rocked Tripoli on Friday.
They targeted two mosques as worshipers were leaving after performing weekly prayers.
At least 10 people were killed and 70 wounded in the attacks.
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