Six Tunisian fishermen detained in Libya for intrusion

Libyan coastguards have arrested six fishermen for several days over crossing into Libyan territorial waters, according to Tunisie Numerique.
The fishermen from Ben Guerdane, in southeast Tunisia, have been detained for more than five days. The Libyans have also seized their equipment.

Despite good ties between the two countries, the oil-rich African country has repeatedly accused Tunisian fishermen of violating its territorial waters without prior permission. The Libyan Coast Guard patrols are focused on monitoring illegal immigration boats and other boats that may smuggle contraband or fuel.

April last year, Libyan authorities released 24 Tunisian fishermen who were arrested on three ships from Sfax and Mahdia. They were held in detention for more than one month.