Why is the US Embassy in Libya closed?

“We asked the U.S. government to expedite the process of reopening the embassy in Tripoli,” he said. The embassy was closed in 2014 when officials decided that fighting near the city made operating in the capital unsafe. The embassy was moved to neighboring Tunisia.

When was the US Embassy evacuated?

In the final days of the Vietnam War, American helicopters were used to evacuate nearly 7,000 people from the US embassy in Saigon on 29 and 30 April 1975.

Is Libya a US ally?

Libya–United States relations refers to the bilateral relations between the State of Libya and the United States of America. Relations are today cordial and cooperative, with particularly strong security cooperation only after the 2012 attack on the US liaison office or mission in Benghazi.

Is Libya on the OFAC list?

OFAC’s SDN List designates several individuals and entities from Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen. Those individuals and entities are subject to an asset freeze. In addition, several individuals and entities from Libya are subject to a travel ban pursuant to designation on the SDN List.

What happened to US embassy in Kabul?

The U.S. Embassy in Kabul suspended operations on August 31, 2021. While the U.S. government has withdrawn its personnel from Kabul, we will continue to assist U.S. citizens and their families in Afghanistan from Doha, Qatar.

Why did the US evacuate Afghanistan?

As the Afghan government and military fell to the Taliban in August, the U.S. hastily sought to evacuate as many people as possible through the main airport in Kabul. About 40,000 are still being housed at seven military bases in the U.S. as they complete immigration and medical processing and await resettlement.

Who is the Special Envoy of the United States for Libya?

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Which countries hosted the October 21 stabilization in Libya?

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Which countries are involved in UNSMIL in Libya?

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What is Leslie Ordeman doing in Libya?

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