Libya: Explosion at Benghazi's al-Hawari Cemetery during Khalifa al-Mesmari's funeral

Al-Hawari Cemetery in Benghazi was hit by an explosion during funeral and burial for ex-special forces commander Khalifa al-Mesmari, according to a verified Twitter user Mohamed Eljarh. Some key Libyan National Army (LNA) and Special Forces commanders were in attendance.

#Breaking #Benghazi Reports of an explosion at al-Hawari Cemetery while funeral and burial for ex-special forces commander Khalifa al-Mesmari was taking place. Some key LNA and Special Forces commanders were in attendance. No details on casualties. #Libya

— Mohamed Eljarh (@Eljarh) July 11, 2019

The bombing has killed two and injured several others while the commander of special forces Major General Wanis Boukhamada has survived the attack, according to local media reports.