Tunisia Beefs Up Security Amidst Clashes in Libya

Following armed clashes in Libya, the Tunisian government announced late on Monday that it has temporarily closed Ras Jdir, the border crossing between Tunisia and Libya. The closure was in response to the uprising in the neighboring country to safeguard the security and well-being of Tunisian citizens and travelers.

the Tunisian Ministry of Interior said it took the security measure In response to security threats in the region and in line with the ministry’s commitment to combat smuggling and security violations while effectively managing the movement of passengers between Libya and Tunisia.

However, stranded individuals on the Libyan side were allowed entry before the crossing’s closure.

Tunisian Minister of Interior, Kamal El-Feki, recently met with Libyan Ambassador to Tunisia, Mostafa Mohamed Qaddara, to discuss facilitation of movement of citizens of both countries at border crossings and ways to advance relations reviewed, especially in the areas of competence of the Ministry of Interior.

The media office of the Tunisian Ministry of Interior stated that the meeting, held at the Ministry’s headquarters, touched on several topics of common interest, including review of efforts of the two countries in confronting the phenomenon of illegal immigration, and scheduling a meeting of the joint security committee in Tunisia as soon as possible.