A total of 170 Nigerians, including women and children, have been repatriated from Libya by the Directorate for Combating Illegal Migration (DCIM) with the support of the International Organisation for Migration (IOM). The repatriation process took place via the Mitiga International Airport in Tripoli.
According to a statement by the Migrant Rescue Watch, a humanitarian monitoring group, the repatriation is part of ongoing efforts to assist migrants stranded in Libya. The group disclosed that another 11 undocumented Nigerians were transferred from the East Tripoli Immigration Detention Center to the Deportation Office in Tripoli, and are scheduled to board a Voluntary Humanitarian Return (VHR) flight facilitated by the IOM.
Libya has been a key transit point for African migrants attempting to reach Europe via perilous sea routes. Many migrants find themselves vulnerable to exploitation, detention, and abuse.
The repatriation of the Nigerians is a welcome development, as it brings relief to those who have been stranded in Libya.
The DCIM and IOM have been working together to assist migrants stranded in Libya. The repatriation is part of their efforts to provide humanitarian assistance to those in need.
The Migrant Rescue Watch commended the efforts of the DCIM and IOM, stating that their work is crucial in providing assistance to migrants stranded in Libya.
The repatriation of the Nigerians brings hope to those who have been stranded in Libya. It is a testament to the efforts of the DCIM and IOM in providing humanitarian assistance to those in need. The international community continues to work together to address the challenges faced by migrants stranded in Libya.
The repatriation of the Nigerians is a significant development in the efforts to address the migration crisis in Libya.
It highlights the need for continued international cooperation and support to assist migrants stranded in Libya and to address the root causes of migration.
