Libya’s Anti-Illegal Migration Agency has deported 155 migrants through the Emsaed land border crossing in eastern Libya as part of an intensified campaign to curb irregular migration and strengthen border security.
According to the agency’s Security Media Office, the operation was carried out under the directives of Major General Salah Mahmoud Al-Khafifi, head of the Anti-Illegal Migration Agency. Officials said the move falls within a broader strategy aimed at tightening control over border areas and reducing illegal migration flows.
The deportation process was conducted in two phases. The first group consisted of Egyptian nationals who were returned directly through the Emsaed crossing at the Libyan-Egyptian border. The second group included migrants from Eritrea, Somalia, Bangladesh, and Guinea. These individuals were transferred to the Qanfouda detention and deportation center to complete the required legal and administrative procedures before being repatriated to their home countries.
Authorities stated that the operation was carried out in accordance with legal and security regulations, emphasizing that migration control remains a key national security priority. The Security Media Office noted that daily operations are continuing across eastern Libya through local branches and field units tasked with identifying undocumented migrants and enforcing immigration laws.
Officials stressed that the campaign aims to protect Libya’s territorial borders, preserve public order, and address growing pressures linked to cross-border migration. Libya remains a major transit route for migrants seeking to reach Europe via the Mediterranean, placing additional strain on security and border management institutions.
The agency reaffirmed its commitment to continuing deportation and repatriation operations in coordination with relevant authorities. While emphasizing enforcement measures, officials said procedures are carried out according to approved legal standards.
