Amidst spiralling violence in libya, India on Monday advised all its nationals to leave the strife-torn country and not to travel there.
“In view of the current security situation in libya, all Indian nationals are advised to move to safer places and avoid all conflict zones. They are further advised to use all available means for exiting libya. All travel from India to libya should be postponed till the situation improves,” an advisory issued by the Indian mission in Tripoli said. It also said all Indians should avoid the conflict zones in Tripoli and Benghazi and move to safer locations immediately. Meanwhile, Andhra Pradesh Government wrote to External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj seeking Centre’s intervention to evacuate people from the State who are working in the North African country.
“I request that suitable instructions may be issued to the Indian Embassy to intervene and provide all necessary aid in terms of food, clothing and shelter to Andhra Pradesh migrants and also to arrange to bring them back,” AP’s Special Representative, K Rama Mohana Rao, said in a letter to Swaraj.