Doha: Libyan authorities announced the arrest of hundreds of irregular migrants during a security operation in the city of Sabratha. The Sabratha Security Directorate’s media office reported that the migrants were arrested during a large-scale campaign conducted by security forces, targeting their presence at workers’ stations and public places.
According to Qatar News Agency, on August 5, Libya’s Anti-Illegal Immigration Agency announced the arrest of 350 irregular migrants of various nationalities during a large-scale security operation in the Tobruk municipality. This operation is part of ongoing efforts to manage and control the flow of irregular migrants through the country.
Libya has also announced the deportation of 10,069 irregular migrants in 2023. Being a major transit point for irregular migrants seeking to reach Europe, Libya has been at the center of international discussions regarding migration and border security.