Several foreigners missing since ISIL attack on Libya’s oilfield

European officials say several foreign workers are still missing since an ISIL Takfiri terrorist attack on an oilfield in Libya.

According to Austrian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Martin Weiss on Saturday, during the Friday afternoon attack on the Ghani oilfield, south of Sirte, several members of a security detail were killed. He added security forces later retook the oilfield, but nine foreign employees are still unaccounted for.

He went on to say among the missing are one Austrian, one Czech and seven non-EU citizens.

So far no groups or individuals have made any requests about the missing foreigners’ return.

According to Austrian officials, Foreign Minister Sebastian Kurz was in contact with the Austrian embassy in Tunisia, which takes cares of affairs related to Libya.

The Czech Foreign Ministry has also confirmed that a Czech national is missing since the attack.

Ministry Spokeswoman Michaela Lagronova said the ministry contacted the missing person’s family and is cooperating with Austria in the matter.

The Foreign Ministry added that it will send an official to the region.