Libya - They Say, We Say...

Other countries say...

"After Qadhafi's 1969 coup, U.S.-Libyan relations became increasingly strained because of Libya's foreign policies supporting international terrorism and subversion against moderate Arab and African governments. In 1972, the United States withdrew its ambassador. Export controls on military equipment and civil aircraft were imposed during the 1970s, and U.S. embassy staff members were withdrawn from Tripoli after a mob attacked and set fire to the embassy in December 1979. The U.S. Government designated Libya a "state sponsor of terrorism" on December 29, 1979." US State Department

"Safety and security is generally good. However, you should be aware of the impact that the situation in Iraq, as well as violence between the Israelis and Palestinians, has had across the Arab world and the risk of public disturbance in response. Likewise, the Danish cartoons incident in early 2006 (in which cartoons insulting to Muslim opinion were published in Danish newspapers and elsewhere) led to serious public disturbances in Libya .You should follow news reports and be alert to developments in the Middle East that might trigger public disturbances. You should take sensible precautions for your personal safety and avoid political gatherings and demonstrations." UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Libya says...

"The Jamahiriya boasts of a unique location. It is home to many magnificent tourist attractions. Several archeological sites in Sabrata, Leptis, Magna, and Shahat (Cyrenica). These ruins involve amphitheatres, and museums, which portray the ancient life in Libya.

"The Jamahiriya has realized a number of strategic achievements such as the great man-made river which is considered to be the largest irrigation system in the world, where water is carried through pipelines that stretch for thousands of kilometers from basins in the south east of Libya to the north of the country to be used for drinking and agriculture purposes in addition to other projects including the iron and steal plant in Misurata, the petrochemicals in Ras Lanouf 400 miles east of Tripoli, and many other industrial sites." JANA, Official News Agency