Tunisia is known to have some issues with Libya including political differences. Libya has an embassy in Tunis whilst Tunisia maintains a Consulate in Tripoli, the Tunisian Embassy has been closed since 2015 due to security concerns.

Mar 19, 2024 · Tunisia and Libya have closed a major border crossing at Ras Jedir due to armed clashes, according to Tunisian state TV and Libyan authorities.

The Arab Islamic Republic (Arabic: الجمهورية العربية الإسلامية al-Jumhûriyya al-Arabiyya al-İslâmiyya) was a proposed unification of Tunisia and Libya in 1974, agreed upon by Libyan head of state Muammar Gaddafi and Tunisian President Habib Bourguiba.

By a Special Agreement notified to the Court in 1978, it was asked to determine what principles and rules of international law were applicable to the delimitation as between Tunisia and the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya of the respective areas of continental shelf appertaining to each.

Mar 18, 2024 · Authorities closed a border crossing between Tunisia and Libya overnight on Monday as security issues and the migrant crisis continued to plague both countries.

Jul 2, 2024 · On Monday, the Tunisia-Libya border at the Ras Jedir crossing point in southeastern Tunisia reopened after a closure of more than three months.

Nov 19, 2021 · While Ben Ali fled Tunisia and died in exile in Saudi Arabia, Libya’s Muammar Qaddafi fought back only to be murdered by the rebels, leading to further bloodshed. Unlike Tunisia, Libya’s institutions were weak and civil associations hardly existed.

Nov 14, 2024 · Tunisia’s Defense Minister Khaled Sehili announced Tuesday that a joint committee with Libya has been established to address border demarcation between the two North African nations.

Sep 14, 2024 · Tunisia has long held a strategic position as a neutral mediator in the Libyan crisis. As Libya’s neighbor, Tunisia has faced the direct consequences of the conflict, including an influx of refugees and rising security concerns.

Jul 24, 2024 · Libya and Tunisia share a 461 km border in North Africa. Despite geographic proximity, they are distinctly separate nations. Their diplomatic relations continue through embassies and consulates despite security challenges. Both nations are part of important international organisations like the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation and African Union.