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Irish expat in France
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Registration: 01 November 2009
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Travel in/out of Tripoli by Siddiqui
Please be informed that it is not possible any more to travel in/out of Tripoli without proper visa / residence / exit-reentry permits etc. Make sure all documents are in order or you will not be allowed to enter/leave. Siddiqui
Thank you finally a clearer situation However where & how can you get a visa these days? Many EU based Libyan Embassies seem to be in the dark as to what to do ... Is it still the 'old' method, with translation in passport & a sponsor letter in? ... Read More
THRILLED for Libya by AAAfrica
After hearing the news in the last hour of Ghaddafi's capture/death (unconfirmed as to which yet) ... I'm thrilled for all Libyans! Just hope that you remain in peace & re-build your country in memory of those who lost their lives for this ...
Julien, AlJaz showed some graphic mobile phone images of his death in a street in Sirte. It can be confirmed that he's dead ... Long live the new, peaceful & free LIBYA!!! Read More
THRILLED for Libya
After hearing the news in the last hour of Ghaddafi's capture/death (unconfirmed as to which yet) ... I'm thrilled for all Libyans! Just hope that you remain in peace & re-build your country in memory of those who lost their lives for this ... Read More
The Process of Rebuilding begins by uefastriker
Aside from getting the security situation under control in the immediate term....ensuring all utilities are functioning.and other challenges...and catching Gaddafi and his sons....I'm looking forward to the many changes we can look forward to in a ...
I was talking to my business colleagues in Benghazi again yesterday, it was the first time I heard him with a happy voice again; I was so thrilled ... Libya can only move forward now, am really keen to see the changes, not just structurally but now ... Read More
Internet down? by Shipwrecked
According to this internet is down in Libya since Thursday. So no more updates from Libya. Can anyone confirm or deny? Greets Shipwrecked
OK so the internet is down which is a shame .. Currently worried about someone in Benghazi who's phone doesn't seem to be able to send texts ... is the phone system still a problem in the east??? Thanks! Read More
6 million questions ....
I'm trying to write up a business plan to partner with a company and due to this have many questions. I know Ghana and have been many times but the 'expat' side & legalities in Ghana are a new area for me. First off, let me explain. I will ... Read More
airlines are suspending service ? by mzsmartypants
Most, if not all, airlines are suspending service to Tripoli for the moment, how did the journalists get in? Just wondering if any airlines are still flying people in.
Great, thank you ... so Afriqiyah, BMi,Libyan Arab & Buraq still airborne into TIP ... Any others? It might be interesting for people on here! Read More
airlines are suspending service ? by mzsmartypants
Most, if not all, airlines are suspending service to Tripoli for the moment, how did the journalists get in? Just wondering if any airlines are still flying people in.
Thanks all, Ersinturgut - is that from TIP or Benghazi??? Read More
airlines are suspending service ? by mzsmartypants
Most, if not all, airlines are suspending service to Tripoli for the moment, how did the journalists get in? Just wondering if any airlines are still flying people in.
Anyone know if Buraq are still flying? Even into Benghazi?? Thanks & take care! Read More
All eyes on Libya? by ogochinago
hello everybody, have been thinking about libyan unrest situation and the sanction and embargo imposed on libya, now the question is why so quick to sanction libya while other countries are still going through so much violent, and yet no sanction ...
Ivory Coast is firstly not in the middle of a civil war & has had a lot of sanctions imposed. They cannot export their cocoa, the EU won't accept it. The IMF have pulled out, the W.African Central Bank have closed in CI ... the list goes on. I ... Read More
HELP NEEDED TO EVACUATE THAI WORKERS by Mudman
I have a good friend in Tripoli who has 20+ thai nationals trying to get out of the country. Their scheduled flight with Qatar Airways was cancelled and they can't get in the airport. They are stuck there. If anyone knows someone in country who ...
Mudman From all reports i'm hearing I'm shocked by the amount of flights leaving Tripoli (in particular) that are 20% or less full However, I'm not sure how the Thai's would be accepted into EU without visas but surely they would be able to get ... Read More
Evacuation from Tripoli by rizwanch
Hi, I hope and pray every one is safe. Can anyone update the Airport is open and international flights are operating? Is emirates office is open? I will appreciate your valid feedbacks Thanks
I presume you are in TIP? AlJazeera are currently reporting the airspace is closed, whether this is correct I don't know ... Keep safe! Read More
we rely on you by fatmakumru
dear all I am not in Tripoli anymore but my husband is. And, understandably, I don't think he is giving us the full picture and I hate to continue nagging him at this point. Our family very much depends on the messages you guys post (yes, I do ...
Any EU citizens in Libya that can see these messages, there is talk on Al Jazeera that they are organising a plan of evacuation for EU citizens. Not sure where to post this, not sure if the internet has any access at the moment Stay safe all! Read More
An email I received by MoEl
http://www.flickr.com/photos/25945468@N03/5452995493/ I told them I don't speak English.
Having spent over a month in Cote d'Ivoire from mid-December when things were (& still are) very difficult, I got a call from a well-known EU news/media outfit, not sure how they got my CI number. Wanted me live on air, quizzed me about various ... Read More
Text messages by AAAfrica
If anyone can get online in Libya, I was wondering if you could tell me .. I've sent text messages through to Libyan friends in Benghazi - I'm in France, the last one (10mins ago) went through & was immediately 'delivered' ... makes me suspicious, ...
Thanks all, great to know that skype messages might work Will try to call in the morning ... the situation looks horrific Read More