The time is at hand for any Australians remaining in Libya to flee. The region is in a situation of civil war, and Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd advised that Australians still in Libya are in extreme danger.

Arrangements have been made with the British government and others. Australians making their way to Tripoli, will board charter planes and vacate the country immediately.

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade believe at least 35 Australians are still in Libya and some of them are quite possibly being detained. There continue to be difficulties with communication efforts to reach Australians inside Libya.

Mr. Rudd praised the courageous and noble efforts of Australia’s diplomats in Libya.

He urged the UN Security Council to take appropriate actions against the dictatorship. He stressed that Gaddafi has no credibility as a leader of Libya, and that his regime will be held accountable for their murderous deeds.