New Delhi: The government on Monday barred Indian nationals from travelling to Libya due to the worrying security situation in the North African country.
The Ministry of External Affairs has issued a travel advisory imposing a ban on Indians travelling to Libya for any reason.
Announcing this, the MEA said that the decision has been notified to all immigration authorities.
“In view of prevailing security situation in Libya, security threats and challenges to lives of Indian nationals in Libya, the government has decided to impose a travel ban on Indian nationals planning to travel to Libya irrespective of the purpose,” the MEA travel advisory said.
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Asking Indian nationals for compliance, the ministry said the travel ban is effective from May 3, 2016, till further orders.
The MEA's announcement came a day after reports of a Libyan former minister being killed in clashes between unity government forces and fighters of the Islamic State in Sirte. Libya is witnessing increased violence due to clashes between them.
“All immigration authorities have been notified in this respect. Indian nationals may please take note of the travel ban for compliance,” the statement said.
(With agencies)
