TUNIS: Tunisia and Libya have closed a major border crossing at Ras Jdir due to armed clashes, Tunisian state TV and Libyan authorities said.
Libya’s interior ministry said in a statement on Tuesday that “outlaws” had attacked the border, which sees a large flow of Libyans often going to Tunisia for medical treatment and trucks with goods coming in the opposite direction.
“This action carried out by these outlaw groups will not be tolerated, and legal measures and the most severe penalties will be taken against those involved,” the Tripoli-based ministry said, without giving further details.
Libya has had little peace since a 2011 uprising and is split between eastern and western factions, with rival administrations governing each area.
Unverified footage on social media showed a burning vehicle at Ras Jdir and people running, with the sound of gunfire.
The ministry said on Sunday it had deployed security forces at the border to combat smuggling and insecurity.
Tunisia’s Tataouine Radio said late on Monday that Tunisia closed the crossing for the safety of citizens going to Libya.
Tunisia-Libya border crossing closed due to clashes
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Tunisia-Libya border crossing closed due to clashes
- Libya’s interior ministry said “outlaws” had attacked the border, which sees Libyans often going to Tunisia for medical treatment
World Governments Summit launches Tuesday, to focus on future challenges
- WGS takes place at Dubai’s Madinat Jumeirah from Feb. 3-5
DUBAI: The World Governments Summit begins its 2026 edition in Madinat Jumeirah on Tuesday under the theme “Shaping Future Governments.”
The annual event held in Dubai explores global governance, and focuses on harnessing innovation and technology to solve problems facing humanity.
Speaking at a recent event, WGS Foundation Chairman Mohammad Al-Gergawi said the summit will attempt to foster partnerships between various sectors of society to overcome challenges.
“The success of the summit depends on the presence of governments, international organizations and the sector that shapes the future, the private sector,” he said.
This year, the areas of discussion will be global governance, societal wellbeing, economic prosperity and opportunities, urban futures and evolving demographics, and future realities.
Among the most notable speakers are Kuwait’s Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmed Al-Sabah, Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and the International Monetary Fund’s Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva.
“The World Governments Summit gathers everyone because the challenges of the future cannot be tackled alone,” Al-Gergawi said.
The summit takes place at Dubai’s Madinat Jumeirah from Feb. 3 to 5.
