Large numbers of foriegn workers and Libyans continue to pass through the border crossing with Tunisia to escape the violence in Tripoli.

Libya’s state news agency has denied reports that the main border crossing with Tunisia has been closed.

The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has warned airlines about the increasing risks associated with flying over Libyan airspace.

Two Egyptians were reportedly killed by Libyan guards at the border crossing with Tunisia, which has become the main outlet for people leaving western Libya.

Libyan carriers have been running an unpredictable schedule of international flights from Matiga and Misrata airports.

Tunisia's foreign minister has raised the possibility of closing the border crossing, one of the few remaining exit points from Libya.

A number of small aircraft carrying oil workers have refuelled at Sirte in recent days, the airport's manager says.