It is still not known how many Tanzanians, Kenyans or Ugandans are currently in Libya, as clashes escalate in its capital city, but other countries are already evacuating their people from Tripoli.
So far more than 50 people have been killed in the ongoing war at the Libyan Capital.
Tripoli
Countries worldwide are rushing to evacuate their citizens from Tripoli after violent clashes between rival Libyan factions continue to escalate on a daily basis.
Italy has already evacuated over 140 people, including Spanish nationals, who were airlifted through a special flight from Misrata.
Turkey is arranging similar plans, prioritizing vulnerable groups, while Egypt is evacuating key nationals, including athletes and coaches.
Western countries like France, Germany, the United Kingdom, and the United States have issued joint statements urging de-escalation and civilian protection.
The European Union is also calling for accountability and dialogue as the situation in the Libyan capital remains tense.
Benghazi
The Libyan military in Eastern and Southern regions has urged all citizens and institutions to cancel celebrations for the 11th anniversary of Operation Dignity, out of respect for those affected by the recent Tripoli clashes.
Operation Dignity, launched by Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar on May 16, 2014, aimed to eliminate extremist militias and marked the start of Libya’s Second Civil War. The Command emphasized national unity and solidarity during this critical time.
Western Region
Meanwhile Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh, head of the Western region’s Government of National Unity, spoke out about the recent events in Tripoli, calling the security operation in Abu Salim an essential step toward rebuilding the state and tackling long-standing organized crime.
“Building strong state institutions and ending years of organized crime is no easy task,” Dbeibeh said.
“The operation in Abu Salim was necessary to stop a group that had repeatedly broken the law and was linked to serious human rights violations.”
He added that the mission was carried out in a calm and orderly way, without any direct clashes. However, unrelated military violence erupted in Tripoli the following day. Dbeibeh noted that the authorities responded quickly and responsibly to contain the situation and maintain stability.
The Prime Minister explained that he had initially chosen not to speak publicly about the operation to avoid interfering with de-escalation efforts or giving room for political manipulation. “Now that things have calmed down, it’s time to speak honestly,” he said, adding that he will deliver a full speech in the coming days.