Algeria closes Libya embassy over 'real and imminent threat'

AFP, Friday 16 May 2014

Algeria has closed its embassy and its consulate in Tripoli because of a "real and imminent threat" to its diplomats, the foreign ministry announced on Friday.

The decision was taken in coordination with the Libyan authorities, after certain information was received "about the existence of a real and imminent threat targeting our diplomats and consular staff," the ministry said.

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