Iranian aid workers abducted in Libya

Benghazi, Libya, 1 Aug – (ANA) – A total of seven Iranian aid workers were abducted yesterday by an unknown armed group in the eastern Libyan city of Benghazi, in the biggest operation of its kind against foreigners since the start of a revolt that toppled long-time ruler Muammar Gaddafi. The seven men, from an Iranian Red Crescent relief mission, were snatched from their vehicle in the heart of Benghazi on their way back to their hotel, security sources told Reuters. The security sources said an investigation was underway to identify the kidnappers. (ANA)

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