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Libya Review
20-07-2025
- Health
- Libya Review
Libya Deports 700 Sudanese Migrants
Libya's Anti-Illegal Immigration Department in Benghazi has announced the deportation of approximately 700 Sudanese migrants, as part of an ongoing nationwide crackdown on irregular migration. According to officials, the individuals were apprehended in southeastern and central regions of the country during coordinated security operations. Among those deported were several individuals diagnosed with infectious diseases, including Hepatitis and HIV/AIDS, as well as others facing legal judgments, smuggling-related charges, or security-related expulsion orders. In a related move, 18 undocumented migrants of various nationalities were transferred to a shelter center in Al Jabal Al Akhdar pending completion of their deportation procedures, in accordance with Libya's immigration regulations. Separately, authorities in Tobruk deported 183 Egyptian nationals who were found residing in the country without valid identification or residency documentation. These deportations are part of broader efforts by Libyan authorities to curb the flow of illegal migration, as the country continues to serve as a key transit hub for migrants attempting to cross the Mediterranean toward European shores. Human rights groups have frequently raised concerns about migrant detention conditions and the risk of forced returns in Libya, which has become a major focal point in international migration policy. Tags: benghazilibyamigrantsSudantobruk


Libya Observer
16-06-2025
- Libya Observer
Libyan forces intercept 93 migrants
Libyan forces intercepted 93 migrants from Egypt and Sudan early Sunday as they attempted to cross the Mediterranean towards Europe. The operation, carried out by a frogman unit from Haftar's forces at the Tobruk Naval Base in coordination with the Coast Guard, took place 48 kilometers northwest of the city. According to the Tobruk Medical Centre, the interception was deemed 'successful', and the migrants were transferred to the naval base and handed over to the relevant authorities. Several Sudanese migrants reportedly sustained injuries due to harsh travel conditions and received urgent medical care at the facility. Medical teams conducted health checks in coordination with the Anti-Illegal Immigration Department in Tobruk. Authorities stated the operation was part of wider efforts to combat illegal migration and safeguard lives at sea. Tags: illegal immigrants