The Philippine Embassy in Tripoli on Tuesday reminded Filipinos in Libya to be vigilant following the armed clashes in a neighborhood in the capital.
“Armed conflicts have been reported early this morning as of May 12, 2022, in Tripoli. The public is advised to avoid Seaside Road, Omar Mukhtar and Al Jalila Streets, and other nearby affected areas,” the Embassy said in an advisory.
“Please take extra precautions and maintain situational awareness at all times as we monitor the situation,” it added.
In case of emergencies and incidents, the Filipino community in the country is advised to immediately reach out to the Embassy through the following:
ATN Hotline: 0944541283
Consular Hotline: 0926976523
Email: tripoli.pe@dfa.gov.ph
The Embassy said all consular services are indefinitely suspended starting May 17.
The clashes reportedly started in Janzour area, a densely populated neighborhood in Tripoli, last May 15, involving indiscriminate fire and the alleged use of heavy weapons.
In a May 16 statement, the United Nations Support Mission in Libya said “the current mobilization of forces affiliated with different armed groups creates tensions and increases the risk of clashes that could spiral into armed conflict.”
Source: Philippines News Agency