Libyan authorities have begun procedures to deport 70 undocumented migrants from Chad as part of ongoing efforts to regulate migration and strengthen border security in eastern Libya.
The Benghazi branch of Libya’s Anti-Illegal Migration Agency announced that the migrants were transferred from Benghazi to the Kufra detention and shelter centre in preparation for their eventual return to Chad.
According to officials, the group included 40 migrants who tested positive for hepatitis following medical examinations carried out by the relevant health authorities. The migrants were moved from the Benghazi Greater shelter centre under the supervision of security agencies to ensure that all health and security measures were completed before deportation procedures continue.
Authorities said the transfer is part of broader legal and administrative measures aimed at organising the migration file and addressing violations related to illegal entry and residency inside Libya.
The Anti-Illegal Migration Agency stated that the operation falls within ongoing efforts to secure Libya’s borders and reduce the consequences linked to irregular migration flows across the country.
Libya remains one of the main transit routes for migrants seeking to reach Europe through the Mediterranean, with eastern and southern regions frequently witnessing operations involving migrant detention, deportation and border control measures.
Kufra, located in southeastern Libya near the borders with Chad and Sudan, is considered one of the country’s main migration crossing points and has become a key centre for anti-smuggling and migration control operations.
Libyan authorities have repeatedly stressed the need for stronger regional and international cooperation to address migration challenges, human trafficking networks and border security threats.