TRIPOLI– A group of more than 100 European tourists, yesterday visited Libya for the first time, since the 2011 uprising, that toppled the former government.

The visitors entered Libya from neighbouring Tunisia, and started their 12-day trip from Ghadames, a historic town in south-eastern Libya.

“The tourist group’s visit comes, within the framework of efforts of the Ministry of Tourism and Traditional Crafts, to resume international tourism activities in Libya, and change the stereotypical image of the country,” the ministry said in a statement.

The visit includes trips to a number of cities and towns across the country, and many musical and folklore shows will be performed, it added.

Since the fall of the late leader, Muammar Gaddafi’s government, in 2011, Libya has been suffering insecurity and chaos, that have taken a heavy toll on its tourism industry.

Source: NAM NEWS NETWORK