Gunmen attack Libya's Al Ghani oilfield, kill eight guards -NOC spokesman

Rebels under Libyan rebel leader Ibrahim Jathran guard the entrance of the al-Ghani oil field, which is currently under the group's control, south of Ras Lanuf March 18, 2014. REUTERS/Stringer

By Patrick Markey TRIPOLI () - - Unidentified gunman have attacked Libya´s Al Ghani oilfield, killing eight guards, a spokesman for the national oil company said on Friday. Smoke was seen rising from the field, the official said, citing preliminary information from guards there.