03 Mar 2019 | 06:56 PM UTC
Libya: Heavy clashes close Coastal Road in Tallil March 3
Coastal Road temporarily closed in Tallil, near Sabratah, on March 3 due to heavy clashes on Ras Yasuf Road between Criminal Investigation Department (CID) officers from Sabratah and Al-Ajaylat
Event
The Coastal Road has been temporarily closed in Tallil, near Sabratah, on Sunday, March 3, due to reportedly heavy clashes on the Ras Yasuf Road between personnel from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in Sabratah and the CID in Al-Ajaylat. According to local sources, the clashes were triggered by the arrest of a man from Al-Ajaylat on Saturday, March 2, by CID officers from Sabratah. Continued fighting and consequent transportation disruptions are possible in the area over the coming hours.
Advice
Individuals in the affected area are advised to monitor developments to the situation, avoid the site of the clashes, prepare for disruptions on the Coastal Road, and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities and their home governments.
The security environment in Libya remains complex. Professional security advice and support should be sought prior to travel.
