FM warns Indonesians in Libya to remain cautious, avoid crowds

February 23, 2011, 04.14 PM | Reporter: Edy Can

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JAKARTA. Foreign Minister Marty Natalegawa has warned Indonesians in Libya to remain cautious and avoid crowds as evacuation efforts continue.

“We have prepared several options as well as contingency plans,” Marty said at the State Palace on Wednesday.

Up to 875 Indonesians are currently residing in Tripoli, Libya. Evacuating them may not be easy with the Libyan government’s lack of cooperation, he said.

“The situation in Libya is different to that of Egypt, whose government was open to facilitating Indonesians who reside there. The Libyan government is the opposite.”

“Land, sea and air transportation options have their own challenges,” he said.

Marty recommended all Indonesian nationals in Libya to maintain communications with the Indonesian Embassy in Tripoli. Those who need protection can report to the embassy, he said. (The Jakarta Post)