<p>"All Indians, numbering around 18,000, are safe in Libya. We are following the situation closely. Presently, disturbances have mainly been reported in north-eastern region of Benghazi, Derna, Baida and Turbuk," the official spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs said.<br /><br />He said in view of the prevailing situation, Indian nationals are advised to avoid non-essential travel to Libya, for the present.<br /><br />He also said the Indian embassy in Tripoli has set up a round-the-clock control room, which can be contacted for information and assistance.<br /><br />Protesters in Libya have been demanding ouster of Gadhafi, who has been in power for 42 years. According to rights groups, security forces have reportedly killed nearly 100 anti-regime protesters in the last one week.</p>
<p>"All Indians, numbering around 18,000, are safe in Libya. We are following the situation closely. Presently, disturbances have mainly been reported in north-eastern region of Benghazi, Derna, Baida and Turbuk," the official spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs said.<br /><br />He said in view of the prevailing situation, Indian nationals are advised to avoid non-essential travel to Libya, for the present.<br /><br />He also said the Indian embassy in Tripoli has set up a round-the-clock control room, which can be contacted for information and assistance.<br /><br />Protesters in Libya have been demanding ouster of Gadhafi, who has been in power for 42 years. According to rights groups, security forces have reportedly killed nearly 100 anti-regime protesters in the last one week.</p>