In Libya, a pair of suicide bombers stormed the offices of Libya’s electoral commission in Tripoli on Wednesday, opening fire on workers before blowing themselves up. At least 12 people died in the assault, with seven others wounded. ISIS later claimed responsibility. The attack came as the electoral commission is working to register new voters ahead of a national election to be held by the end of the year. This is Emad al-Sayah, chair of the commission.

Emad al-Sayah: “This breach targeted democracy and the future of the Libyan people. And in reality, it did not target the commission in itself. What it targeted today was the future of the Libyan people and the power of choice.”