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Libya: Gunmen attack Tunisian consulate in Benghazi

June 19, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

A group of armed gunmen stormed the Tunisian consulate in the Libyan city of Benghazi on Monday to protest against an art exhibition in Tunisia which they said insulted Islam, a security guard who works inside the building said. Kamal … read more »

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Britain Evacuates Embassy Staff From Iran

November 30, 2011 by benim

Britain is evacuating its embassy staff from Iran a day after protesters stormed its mission in the capital Tehran. The workers were forced to flee to safety after dozens of hardline student protesters smashed windows, torched cars and burnt Union … read more »

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Britain expels Libya ambassador after embassy attack

May 1, 2011 by benim

Foreign Secretary William Hague said on Sunday he was expelling the Libyan ambassador following attacks on the British embassy in Tripoli blamed on Moamer Kadhafi’s forces. Hague confirmed reports that the British diplomatic compound in the Libyan capital had been … read more »

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