The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has reported that 1,160 migrants were intercepted and returned to Libya between 9 and 15 November 2025, according to its latest Weekly Maritime Update.
The incidents occurred across multiple coastal locations, including Tripoli, Azzawya, Zliten, and Benghazi, reflecting ongoing high activity along the Central Mediterranean migration route. Among those returned were men, women, and children, with several nationalities represented.
According to IOM data, 24,673 migrants have been intercepted and returned to Libya so far in 2025, including 21,407 men, 2,162 women, and 896 children. Another 208 individuals were recorded without gender data.
The organisation also documented 555 deaths and 538 people missing on the Central Mediterranean route between 1 January and 15 November 2025.
IOM reiterated that it is not involved in interception operations and maintains that Libya is not considered a safe port for migrants.
