India has banned its citizens from travelling to Libya, irrespective of the purpose, in view of the prevailing security situation in that country. The External Affairs Ministry on Monday said that the decision has been notified to all Immigration authorities.
“In view of prevailing security situation in Libya, security threats and challenges to the lives of Indian nationals in Libya, the government has decided to impose travel ban on Indian nationals, planning to go to Libya irrespective of the purpose,” the MEA advisory said. Asking Indian nationals for compliance, the ministry said the travel ban is effective from 3 May, 2016, till further orders.
The announcement comes a day after reports of a Libyan former minister being killed in clashes between unity government forces and IS fighters in Sirte.