The Ministry of Interior in the Libyan Government of National Unity (GNU) announced today, Monday, the reopening of the Ras Ajdir border crossing with Tunisia following the completion of maintenance and development works.
The ministry shared a video on its Facebook page showcasing the final preparations and arrangements for the reopening of the Ras Ajdir land crossing.
The border crossing had been closed due to security incidents in Libya since March and its reopening for passenger and commercial traffic was postponed several times last month for logistical and security reasons.
The crossing is a crucial economic and commercial lifeline for the border cities, particularly Ben Gardane on the Tunisian side, which relies heavily on the trade of smuggled gasoline and goods from Libyan markets.
Earlier, the city witnessed protests by traders demanding the reopening of the vital crossing.
