Libya fired Tunisian fishing vessel, cause the kill of one seaman and the injury of another one. The fire was caused, when the Tunisian fishing vessel entered into Libyan waters and the refusing to stop. During the night, a patrol of the Libyan Coast Guard detected unknown vessel operating in Libyan waters and after sending a helicopter it was understood that this is Tunisian fishing ship. The Coast Guard contacted the ship and asked to stop engines, when the fishing boat gone full ahead and tried to scape. The patrol ship send a few shots to the ship, and arrested the seamen and officer. After the shots one of the fishing seamen was killed and another one was seriously injured and was transported to a hospital in Tripoli.
The incident happened a few days days after an explosive device was activated in front of the residence of the Tunisian ambassador in Tripoli, causing only material damage. The years after reforming of the both countries caused serious diplomatic issues and the neighbors should find the right way to follow their foreign policy in the sensitive region.