Mitiga International Airport Closed due to Heavy Clashes in the vicinity of the Ghararat Area, Tripoli
Category: Instability
Severity: 3 (Moderate)
Source: Drum Cussac
10/17/2017 (Libya) - According to international sources on Tuesday, 17 October, heavy clashes erupted between rival militias in multiple Tripoli areas including the Suq Al-Jouma district and the Ghararat area. It has been indicated that the nearby Mitiga International Airport (MJI) has been closed due to the proximity of the ongoing combats. Roadblocks and checkpoints have been reported on the roadways leading to the airport.
Those in the aforementioned areas are advised to avoid the vicinity of the MJI area in the immediate to medium term due to the risk of further violence and unrest. Travellers with journey itineraries via MJI should factor its closure into their business continuity plans and consider alternate routes. Travellers should reconsider all non-essential movement outside of secure compounds in Libya given the current instability and conflict situation and remain vigilant at all times. Security and contingency measures should be continually reviewed and updated so as to remain commensurate to local threat environment.
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