India imposes ban for travel to Libya

India has banned its nationals from travelling to Libya, irrespective of the purpose of the visit, in view of the prevailing security situation in that country. Announcing this in New Delhi yesterday, External Affairs Ministry said, the decision has been notified to all Immigration authorities.

The MEA travel advisory said in view of prevailing security situation, security threats and challenges to lives of Indian



nationals in Libya, the Government has decided to impose travel ban on Indian nationals planning to travel to Libya irrespective of the purpose. 

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 jihadist group in Sirte. Libya is witnessing increased violence due to clashes between them.