Libyan Businessman Murdered in Cyprus
Associated Press
NICOSIA, Cyprus —
A gunman fatally shot a Libyan businessman Tuesday on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus, police reported. The victim was described by acquaintances as an opponent of Libyan leader Moammar Kadafi.
A police statement identified the dead man as Ahmed Barrani, 35, and said he died in the hospital while undergoing emergency surgery for head wounds.
The statement said Barrani was in the office of his export company in a building near Nicosia’s main square when he was shot shortly after noon.
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