Western countries warn nationals to leave Libya

Western nations on Sunday warned their citizens to leave Libya, where intensifying fighting between militias was threatening to destabilise the country. "Given the deteriorating security situation, France is asking its nationals to leave Libya," the French foreign ministry said in the latest warning. Around 100 French nationals are in the north African country. Britain, Germany, the Netherlands and the United States have also called on their citizens to get out of Libya.
"The situation is extremely unpredictable and uncertain," the German foreign ministry said. "German nationals are at increased risk of kidnapping and attacks." Two weeks of fighting between militias in Libya's capital Tripoli have left 97 people dead. The Dutch government said its departure request to its estimated 70 citizens in Libya was "urgent".