Britain shuts down Libya embassy

Escalating violence in Libya has prompted the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) to shut down its embassy in the country.

Britain shuts down Libya embassy

Escalating violence in Libya has prompted the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) to shut down its embassy in the country.

Intense fighting in Tripoli, including near to the British embassy compound, already saw many staff evacuated earlier this week but now the FCO will suspend its consulate once it has assisted the departure of British nationals.

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