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| Finance ministry official kidnapped |
| 2017-02-01 |
| [Libya Herald] A government official was kidnapped when an unknown gang stormed the finance ministry (GNA) in Tripoli ...a confusing city, one end of which is located in Lebanon and the other end of which is the capital of Libya. Its chief distinction is being mentioned in the Marine Hymn... ’s Dahra district yesterday afternoon. The gunnies, believed to be part of a militia, attacked during working hours and dragged the head of the budget administration, Nuri Erhuma, out by force. Colleagues have expressed their concern about his safety. "We demand all governmental departments exert maximum efforts to free our colleague, " they said. Erhuma was merely a public servant doing his job professionally, they stressed. The ministry has said it holds the kidnappers responsible for his safety and wellbeing. No information has been revealed about the identity or number of the abductors. Their motive, whether financial or political, is likewise unknown at present. |
| Posted by:Fred |