On Saturday, Libya’s Anti-Illegal Immigration Agency in Greater Benghazi announced the transfer of 145 undocumented Egyptian nationals to its branch office in Tobruk. The move is part of preparations for their repatriation via the Umm Saad border crossing.
This operation is part of a wider national effort to manage irregular migration and ensure that repatriation is conducted in accordance with Libyan legal and administrative procedures.
The agency confirmed that the transfer was carried out in coordination with other security and regulatory bodies, as mandated by national policy.
In a statement, the Greater Benghazi branch emphasized that the move follows instructions from the agency’s leadership and forms part of a broader strategic plan to curb illegal immigration. The effort, according to the agency, aims not only to manage population flows but also to reinforce internal security and uphold state sovereignty.
Libya continues to serve as both a transit and destination country for migrants, many of whom enter the country through irregular routes in hopes of reaching Europe. The Anti-Illegal Immigration Agency, operating under increasing pressure to control these movements, has stepped up its activities in recent months, including arrests, rescues, and repatriation procedures.
The agency also reiterated its commitment to working with local and international partners to improve migration governance, reduce human trafficking, and support stability in Libya’s border regions.
