Tunisia because of worthinf the situation can close the border with Libya

Tunisia because of worthinf the situation can close the border with Libya

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Authorities fear the influx of refugees on the Tunisian territory in case of deterioration of the situation in the neighboring country

TUNIS, July 30. Tunisia can close the border with Libya because of the worsening security situation in the neighboring country. On Tuesday in the interview “Vattani 1″ said Minister of Foreign Affairs of Tunisia Mongi Hamdi.

According to him, a situation similar to the one that occurred in 2011, when the civil war in Libya to Tunisia flood of refugees will not be repeated. “In case of aggravation of the security situation in Libya, the border will be closed,” – he said.

Situation in Libya is forcing the citizens of this country to seek refuge in Tunisia. State news agency TAP reported that from July 28 through a checkpoint Ras Ridge to the south-east of the country on the Tunisian territory moved to eight thousand Libyans.

According to the agency, due to security risks thousands of Tunisian citizens living in Libya have returned home.

In addition, a number of existing international organizations in Libya and diplomatic missions have temporarily suspended their work and staff were evacuated to Tunisia. In the neighboring country have moved diplomats from Turkey, USA, Canada, as well as members of the UN mission. Evacuate its citizens in Tunisia and Italy decided to Thailand.

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