MFA Spokesman's Comments in Response to Media Queries on the Latest Demonstrations in Libya on 21 February 2011

In response to media queries on the latest demonstrations in Libya on 21 February 2011, the MFA Spokesman said:

Our Embassy in Cairo has learnt from Boustead that its staff, including a number of Singaporeans, have re-located from their housing project site in Al-Marj (about 100 km from Benghazi) to Tripoli. We understand from Boustead that its expatriate staff are planning to leave Tripoli.

Given the uncertain security situation, Singaporeans are advised to defer non-essential travel to Libya at this time. We have advised Singaporeans who are in Libya to remain alert, monitor local developments closely as well as avoid areas of public disturbances. They can contact the following if they require consular assistance:

Embassy of the Republic of Singapore - Egypt
Address: 40 Adnan Omar Sedky Street Dokki 11511, Cairo Arab Republic of Egypt
Telephone: 001-20-(2) 3749-0468, 3749-5045 (Emergency number: +2019 8064130)
Telefax: 001-20-(2) 3748-0562
E-mail: singemb_cai@sgmfa.gov.sg

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Duty Office (24 Hr)
Address: Tanglin, Singapore 248163
Tel: 6379 8800 / 8855
Fax: 6476 7302
Email: mfa_duty_officer@mfa.gov.sg

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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
SINGAPORE
21 FEBRUARY 2011