Interior Ministry pursuing perpetrators of armed attack on its personnel in Tripoli
The Ministry of Interior announced on Saturday that it is pursuing those involved in an armed attack that targeted its security personnel in the Jannat Al-Aref area of Tripoli during the night between Friday and Saturday, noting that an investigation has been launched to bring the perpetrators to justice.
In a statement, the Ministry said: 'Security personnel affiliated with the Ministry of Interior were subjected to an armed attack Friday night in the Jannat Al-Aref area, where the assailants used firearms and fireworks in an attempt to damage public property and threaten security.'
The Ministry affirmed that the incident posed a direct threat to the safety of its personnel, stressing that it is taking the matter with full seriousness. Relevant authorities have begun investigative procedures and are tracking down the perpetrators in order to prosecute them.
At the same time, the Ministry reiterated its respect for the right to peaceful protest in public squares, in accordance with the law and in a manner that ensures the safety of citizens, public property, and public order. Tags: Ministry of Interior
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