The Libyan Interior Ministry of the Parliament-designate government convened a security meeting on Wednesday to review laws regarding foreign labor and illegal immigration, aiming to develop new legislation aligned with current circumstances. Interior Minister Essam Abu Zariba and several security leaders attended the meeting.
Discussions centered on combating illegal migration, repatriating migrants, and addressing challenges at border crossings. The role of international NGOs, border conditions, and entry regulations for foreign labor were also examined, along with procedures for registering foreign workers with the Passports Authority.
Emphasizing the importance of legal guarantees for entry visas, the meeting highlighted the need to focus on registering and regulating existing foreign labor once they meet legal requirements. It also addressed mechanisms for attracting and employing foreign workers, employer registration requirements, and compliance with Libyan laws.
Libya’s economy, heavily reliant on oil, has suffered due to ongoing conflict since Gaddafi’s ousting in 2011. The country’s instability has impacted global oil markets and exacerbated humanitarian crises, including dire conditions for migrants and refugees en route to Europe.
Despite a ceasefire, security concerns persist, with sporadic fighting and the presence of mercenaries and foreign fighters. Challenges include military unification and the removal of foreign forces, delaying planned elections and raising doubts about peaceful political transitions.
