US reissues warning to its citizens against travel to Libya over security reasons
The warning was categorized as Level 4 — the most severe — citing widespread crime, terrorism, and armed conflict in the country. The department strongly urged American citizens to leave Libya as soon as possible.
US State Department attributed the warning to the possibility of sudden or minimally warned terrorist attacks targeting public places such as hotels, markets, and government facilities.
It also warned of the widespread phenomenon of kidnappings for ransom or political leverage, particularly targeting Americans, in addition to the potential for sudden outbreaks of violence between armed groups — even in major cities.
The advisory further noted that landmines, cluster munitions, and unexploded ordnance pose a danger throughout Libya, coupled with the limited ability of US diplomatic intervention in the country.
The US also called on its citizens in Libya who require assistance to contact the US embassy in Tunis for maximum possible care and evacuation support. Tags: USA libyan crisis
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