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| Rada denies attacking Mufti’s Dar Ifta Tripoli HQ |
| 2016-04-04 |
| The Rada SDF Special Deterrence Force has refuted social media accusations and photos suggesting that its forces had attacked and forced the closure of Dar Al Ifta, the headquarters of former Grand Mufti Sadik Al Ghariani in Tripoli. Dar al Ifta had also refuted the claim. The reports come on the back of the attack on Al Nabaa TV station in the Zanata district of Tripoli and popularly considered to be owned or financed by Abdelhakim Belhaj. In fact, the forces seen in the photos circulating on social media were acting in a protective capacity safeguarding a meeting being held at the building next door to Dar Al Ifta. The building is the headquarters of Abdelrahman Sewehli and his Union for the Nation political party and was being used for a meeting by GNC members of the State Council. |
| Posted by:badanov |
| #1 Abdelhakim Belhadj: Former head of the al Qaeda-linked Libyan Islamic Fighting Group (defunct.) Fled to Afghanistan; alleged to have developed "close relationships" with al-Qaeda leaders and Taliban chief Mullah Omar. Reportedly captured by Western intel in 2002 and renditioned back to Libya. Released from prison two years later. Denied having ties to Al Qaeda, claiming to be a "moderate". Reportedly a major figure in the U.S.-backed overthrow of Moammar Gadhafi. Belhaj is alleged to have joined the Islamic State and leading its forces in Libya. |
| Posted by: Pappy 2016-04-04 16:11 |