The Tobruk branch of Libya’s Directorate for Combating Illegal Migration has deported 70 undocumented Egyptian migrants as part of its ongoing efforts to curb irregular migration.
The operation, carried out under the directives of Major General Salah Mahmoud Al-Khafeefi, Head of the Anti-Illegal Migration Authority, comes in response to recent security campaigns targeting illegal migration routes and gatherings in the region. According to a statement from the authority’s media office, some of the individuals were referred by other security entities, and all have undergone legal procedures before being deported through the Umm Saad land border.
The deportation is part of a broader national campaign to regulate migration and enforce Libyan immigration laws. Authorities stressed that such operations are being intensified to mitigate the socio-economic and security implications of uncontrolled migration, with field supervision from senior leadership across the country’s various branches.
The statement praised the efforts of officers and staff involved in these operations, highlighting their commitment to safeguarding Libya’s national security and maintaining social stability.
Libya, a key transit country for migrants seeking to cross into Europe, has seen renewed focus on anti-migration operations in recent months, particularly along its eastern and southern borders.
