The Anti-Illegal Immigration Agency of Greater Benghazi announced the deportation of 178 Egyptian nationals through the Emsaad land crossing.
This operation was executed in collaboration with the Agency’s branch in Tripoli, marking a concerted effort to address the challenges of unauthorized migration in the region.
According to the Agency’s statement, the deportation process involved the transfer of 152 migrants from the Tripoli branch and an additional 26 from the Benghazi branch to the Emsaad border point for the purpose of repatriation.
Among those deported were individuals diagnosed with hepatitis, highlighting the health concerns associated with irregular migration.
The Agency emphasised that the deported migrants were apprehended during routine patrols within its jurisdiction, with some having security restrictions. This operation is part of ongoing efforts to manage migration flows and enforce Libya’s immigration laws. This reflects on the country’s commitment to tackling the complexities of irregular migration while ensuring the safety and security of its borders.
On Friday, the Anti-Illegal Immigration Agency announced that 76 migrants of various nationalities have been transferred from Benghazi to the Qanfouda Shelter and Deportation Centre in Sirte in preparation for their repatriation.
The migrants hold passports from 14 different countries, including Nigeria, Niger, Eritrea, Somalia, Ethiopia, Algeria, Yemen, Ghana, Mali, Syria, Kenya, Ivory Coast, Morocco, and Congo, according to a statement issued by the agency.
Among them are individuals infected with contagious diseases such as hepatitis, as well as others who are subject to security restrictions and have been ordered to be deported by the public prosecution, the statement added.
Notably, the United Kingdom (UK) allocated £1 million ($1.3 million) to support the repatriation of Libyan migrants. This is part of its effort to address migration challenges in Libya and the wider region.
The United Kingdom (UK) Home Office announced the funding aims to enhance the protection of migrants in Libya. It aims to do so to tackle the root causes of irregular migration, and support the voluntary return of migrants to their countries of origin.
This initiative comes in response to the increasing numbers of migrants journeying to Europe from North Africa, with the UK Home Office citing that over 150,000 migrants reached Italy by sea last year, many embarking from Libya.
