Libya’s Anti-Illegal Migration Agency has deported 112 Somali migrants to their home country through Sebha International Airport, as authorities continue to expand efforts to combat illegal migration and facilitate the return of migrants through coordinated repatriation operations.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the agency said the operation was carried out in cooperation with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and under the supervision of the director of the agency’s Southern Region branches. Officials described the flight as part of Libya’s ongoing plans to return irregular migrants to their countries of origin through organized and legally approved procedures.
The agency said the repatriation was conducted in accordance with national legal frameworks and humanitarian standards governing the return of migrants. It added that cooperation with international organizations helps ensure that return operations are carried out safely, efficiently, and in line with internationally recognized practices.
The latest deportation follows a series of similar operations carried out by the Anti-Illegal Migration Agency across Libya. Earlier this week, the agency’s Al-Qubbah branch announced the repatriation of 88 irregular migrants of various nationalities after completing all legal procedures required for their return.
Libyan authorities have intensified efforts in recent months to address illegal migration through stronger border controls, law enforcement operations, and coordinated repatriation programs implemented with international partners. Officials say these measures are intended to strengthen migration management while enforcing immigration laws and reducing irregular migration flows.
Libya remains one of the main transit countries for migrants attempting to reach Europe through the central Mediterranean route. Thousands of migrants from Africa and Asia pass through Libya each year, while many become stranded because of conflict, human trafficking networks, financial hardship, or the risks associated with irregular migration.
