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Country briefing

Libya

Part of North Africa, which is at Low relative threat (index 35/100). US Level 4: Do Not Travel

  • 0 incidents
  • 0 severe (4–5)
  • 0 suspected terrorism
  • 0 deaths reported*

In the last 72 hours. *Sum of the highest figure cited per incident in publisher reports; tolls are often revised and may double count.

Official travel advice

UK Foreign Office

FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to the cities of Tripoli, Benghazi, Al-Bayda and Derna, and the surrounding area knows as Jebel Akhdar, either side of the coastal and desert roads between and including the towns of Al-Maqrun and Al-Tamimi, Misrata ('Warnings and insurance' and 'Regional risks' pages).

Updated 21 Jul 2026

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US State Department

US Level 4: Do Not Travel

Advisory dated 31 Aug 2026

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SENTINEL's threat levels compare news activity between regions; they are not travel advice. Always read the full official advice before you travel.

Incidents in Libya

No incidents in Libya were reported in the last 72 hours.