Libyan Government Apologizes for Russian Embassy Attack

Russia evacuated embassy in Tripoli

The Libyan government has apologized for the mob attack on the Russian Embassy in Tripoli that prompted Russia to evacuate all of its diplomats and their families from the North African nation.

The Foreign Ministry said Friday that Prime Minister Ali Zidan and Foreign Minister Mohammed Abdel-Aziz visited the site of the attack and "expressed apologies for such irresponsible actions." It added that authorities will beef up security at foreign missions.