Update on Tripoli bomb

On 13 August 2008 a bomb exploded at a bus stop frequented by Lebanese soldiers in the northern port city of Tripoli, located approximately 40 mi/70 km north of Beirut. The incident occurred on Masarif Street in Nour Square, (located in the busy commercial district). The device was hidden inside a bag and exploded at approximately 0745 local time (0445 UTC), during the morning rush hour. Authorities stated that a bus returning to Tripoli from the northern Akkar region and carrying mostly soldiers was the apparent target of the attack, which killed at least 18 people (both solders and civilians) and injured more than 40 others.