Algeria closes embassy in Tripoli

ALGIERS, May 16 (KUNA) -- The Algerian government said Friday it has closed the Algerian Embassy and Consulate General in Libya and summoned diplomats and staff.
"Following information about the existence of real and imminent threat targeting our diplomats and consular staff, it has been decided, in coordination with the Libyan authorities, to close our embassy and consulate general in Tripoli as precautionary and urgent measure," The Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
The statement noted this decision is "temporary and dictated by the difficult security conditions," while underlining Algeria's "solidarity" with the people and the authorities of Libya and "its support to their efforts to build the rule of law and establish peace and security throughout the Libyan territory." (end) ft.mb