Eighty Nigerian migrants are deported from Libya
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Eighty Nigerians engaged in irregular migration have been deported by the Libyan Department for Combating Illegal Migration (DCIM) in
collaboration with the Nigerian Consulate in Tripoli. Earlier this week, the repatriation operation was conducted through Tripoli's Mitiga International Airport.
The deportation was carried out in accordance with court orders issued by the Libyan Judicial Police, according to Migrant Rescue Watch, an organization that keeps an eye on the wellbeing of migrants in Libya.
Before being brought to the airport for their journey home under strict security, the impacted persons had been held in various holding facilities across the nation.
Cooperation in Addressing Irregular Migration
The return, according to officials, was a part of ongoing efforts by Libyan authorities to deal with illegal migration and lessen overcrowding in prison facilities in coordination with foreign missions.
In order to guarantee that all returns received the necessary paperwork, consular clearance, and support during the deportation procedure, the Nigerian Consulate collaborated closely with DCIM.
The operation was carried out humanely and in accordance with international migration management norms, according to Migrant Rescue Watch.
It further stated that while both nations look for long-term answers to their problems with irregular migration, collaboration between Libya and Nigeria keeps growing.
The return, according to officials, was a part of ongoing efforts by Libyan authorities to deal with illegal migration and lessen overcrowding in prison facilities in coordination with foreign missions.
In order to guarantee that all returns received the necessary paperwork, consular clearance, and support during the deportation procedure, the Nigerian Consulate collaborated closely with DCIM.
The operation was carried out humanely and in accordance with international migration management norms, according to Migrant Rescue Watch.
It further stated that while both nations look for long-term answers to their problems with irregular migration, collaboration between Libya and Nigeria keeps growing.
Libya as a Hub for Migration Transit
The 80 Nigerians who were deported are among a greater number of African migrants who were imprisoned in Libya for trying to travel illegally and dangerously across the Mediterranean Sea to reach Europe.
Every year, thousands of migrants from sub-Saharan Africa go through Libya in pursuit of better chances in Europe.
Nevertheless, a large number of them become trapped, imprisoned, or victims of abuse and trafficking.
In order to deter irregular travel, humanitarian organizations have urged African governments to establish safer migration policies and more robust employment possibilities.
Despite persistent security issues and global efforts to reduce the dangerous sea crossings, Libya continues to be a major transit hub for migrants traveling to Europe.
The 80 Nigerians who were deported are among a greater number of African migrants who were imprisoned in Libya for trying to travel illegally and dangerously across the Mediterranean Sea to reach Europe.
Every year, thousands of migrants from sub-Saharan Africa go through Libya in pursuit of better chances in Europe.
Nevertheless, a large number of them become trapped, imprisoned, or victims of abuse and trafficking.
In order to deter irregular travel, humanitarian organizations have urged African governments to establish safer migration policies and more robust employment possibilities.
Despite persistent security issues and global efforts to reduce the dangerous sea crossings, Libya continues to be a major transit hub for migrants traveling to Europe.
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