RI Nationals Fled to Tunisia in Fear of Terrorist Threat in Libya

Liputan6.com, Jakarta The current condition in Libya shows that instability due to clashes between ISIL- affiliated terrorist and local militias remains one that governs the nation and that alleviation is not attainable in the near future.

Indonesians currently residing in Libya forced into accepting the unwanted condition and do whatever they can to keep them away from being involved in any sorts of problem or becoming the subject of terrorist threat.

Indonesia has just marked its 70th birthday on Monday 17 August 2015. Indonesians everywhere cherish such momentum through a series of celebratory events held nationally and internationally.

Unfortunately for Indonesians in Libya, this is not the case. The domestic tumult in Libya makes it impossible to show any celebratory gesture amidst social and political upheaval.

Instead, those who wish to experience Indonesia's independence day celebration were directed to the Indonesian Embassy in Tunisia where they can freely participate in the grand celebration of Indonesia's independence with other Indonesians residing in the region.

"Indonesian Ambassador to Libya, Raudin Anwar along with the embassy's staff of Tripoli joined the Embassy of Indonesia in Tunisia to celebrate Indonesia's birthday," Indonesian Embassy in Tunisia informed on a press conference held on Monday 17 August 2015.

Following reports of Libya's volatile condition, the Indonesian government immediately sought for the transfer of the entire embassy in Libya's functions to the one in Djerba, Tunisia early in August. (Akp/Ein)