The motorcade of Libyan Education Minister, Osman Abdel-Jalil, was attacked on Wednesday in Bani Walid city, some 180 km southeast of the capital Tripoli.
“No one was injured and things are under control,’’ the ministry said in a statement.
“The minister decided that he and his team would remain on the outskirts of the city and wait until things calm down to complete his visit,’’ the ministry added.
Abdel-Jalil said that what happened “does not represent the city of Bani Walid, but it is an act carried out by a group of young people and we understand their motives well.
“It is very important that no harm is done to any party.’’
Abdel-Jalil did not reveal the motives behind the attack.
Libya has been suffering insecurity and chaos since the uprising that toppled former leader Gaddafi’s regime.
The country is plagued with chaos and unrest. (Xinhua/NAN)
