why do they warn their residents ?

Do you read their website; unfortunately many things are true, you will find them also in our newspaper, yes we love our country, but there is problem, read some of the information from that website:
Car theft and stealing from vehicles are increasing in frequency. You should keep valuables out of sight and your windows up and doors locked.

driving standards are poor and the volume of traffic is heavy

Libya is a cash society and credit card use is extremely limited. Travellers' cheques are not accepted and the number of ATMs is extremely limited.

Make two photocopies of valuables such as your passport, tickets, visas and travellers' cheques. Keep one copy with you in a separate place to the original and leave another copy with someone at home.

Medical facilities in Libya are limited and some medicines are in short supply. Medical facilities in remote areas can be very limited or non-existent

An outbreak of bubonic plague in the Al-Tarsha area, approximately 40 km south of Tobruq (Tobruk), occurred in May 2009.
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