Libyen

[Schneemann]

Zur Folgen der Revolte, nicht nur auf eine Fluchtbewegung nach Ägypten bezogen...

Thousands of South Asians prepare to flee Libya

Tens of thousands of South Asian workers in Libya are preparing to flee the country as clashes continue between protesters and the security forces. Bangladeshi Foreign Minister Dipu Moni told the BBC that plans have been made to evacuate 50,000 Bangladeshis in Libya "if the necessity arises".

The Indian, Pakistani and Nepalese governments say that they, too are closely monitoring the situation. The overwhelming majority of South Asians in Libya work as labourers.

An official for the Indian foreign ministry said on Monday that the Indian embassy in Tripoli has set up a round-the-clock control room, which can be contacted for information and assistance. There are 18,000 Indians in Libya.

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