The government has decided to partially lift ban on emigration to Libya. A ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs release says, the decision follows consultations with External Affairs ministry and Indian Mission in Libya. The emigration to Libya was banned from 21st February last year following internal disturbances prevailing in that country.

In view of a growing demand for manpower in Libya in various sectors, doctors and para-medical staff will now be permitted to emigrate to Libya as the Libyan Health Ministry has approached Indian mission in Tripoli. Complete lifting of ban will be reviewed after considering the situation immediately after July 15th elections in that country.