2024-04-16 07:15:53
The United Kingdom renewed its warning against traveling to Libya, as part of a list that included 24 countries, according to the British Foreign Office website on Thursday.
The British Foreign Office attributed the reasons for the warning to “the seriousness of the fragile local security situation,” which could quickly deteriorate into violent fighting and clashes without warning, it said.
The Foreign Ministry indicated that the reasons for its warnings against traveling to these countries, including Libya, have been in effect since 2014, and advised its citizens to leave immediately by any practical means.
The Foreign Ministry said that fighting between armed groups poses great risks to air travel in Libya, and has periodically caused the temporary suspension or closure of airports and the cessation of all services.
The Foreign Ministry also suggested that terrorists would attempt to carry out attacks in Libya, noting that the risk of them returning and organizing terrorist attacks is possible and constitutes a major threat throughout the world.
Among the countries included in the warning: Afghanistan, Burkina Faso, Central African Republic, Chad, Haiti, Iraq, Israel, Lebanon, Mali, Niger, North Korea, Somalia, South Sudan, Syria, Venezuela, and Yemen.
The Foreign Ministry’s warning indicated the possibility of protests and civil unrest in a short time, including demonstrations against deteriorating living conditions, corruption, and continuing political instability.
The Foreign Ministry said, “The reaction of local security forces is unpredictable, and there is a high risk of arrest or injury to civilians if they are caught up in local demonstrations.”
Source: British Foreign Office
2024-04-16 07:15:53