The Minister of State for Illegal Immigration Affairs in the Libyan Parliament-designated government, Fathi Al-Tebawi received the Director-General of the Libyan Red Crescent, Omar Jouda.
The meeting was held at the ministry’s headquarters in Benghazi, in the presence of Advisor, Sherif Al-Qaidi.
The meeting is part of the ministry’s action plan to regulate the work of both local, and international organizations operating in the country.
The statement added that the meeting addressed several important issues related to illegal migration, discussing possible cooperation and coordination in this crucial file.
Al-Tebawi praised the crucial role played by the Red Crescent, particularly its rescue and relief operations in Derna and the areas devastated by Storm Daniel in September.
Additionally, he commended the organization’s pivotal role in assisting and rescuing migrants in the desert, at sea, and in the search for missing individuals. As well as the identification of recovered bodies.
Notably, the Libyan Minister of Interior in the Parliament-designated government, Major General Essam Abu Zariba held a meeting on Monday with the Head of the Anti-Illegal Immigration Agency, Major General Nouri Mohamed Al-Saadi.
The two sides discussed the best ways to address the crucial issues related to illegal immigration, and ongoing efforts to combat it.
According to a statement, the meeting delved into mechanisms to enhance and support the Agency, covering human, financial, and technological resources.
They emphasised bolstering the agency’s capabilities in detecting illegal migration networks, and combating human trafficking, aiming to mitigate this phenomenon and safeguard community safety.
In another context, discussions revolved around the arrangements for the Interior Minister’s upcoming visit to the southern region. The visit aims to inspect efforts in combating illegal migration in the region, assess challenges and specific needs, and take necessary steps to enhance security.
Last week, the Tobruk branch of the Agency announced the deportation of 7,706 illegal migrants from the city during the year 2023.
According to statistics released by the branch, the migrants include 5,292 Sudanese, 1,045 Egyptians, 510 Pakistanis, 481 Chadians, 193 Bangladeshis, 104 Syrians, 70 Nigerians, as well as five Yemenis, four Ghanaians, three Indians, and individuals from Tunisia, Ethiopia, and Eritrea.