Security Forces Capture 110 Irregular Migrants in Libya’s Western Hamada el-Hamra Desert
Security forces in Libya have apprehended 110 irregular migrants from various African countries in the Hamada el-Hamra desert region in the west, according to a statement from the Border Security Unit under the Ministry of Interior.
The statement reported that patrol teams from the Border Security Unit detected a group of irregular migrants scattered across the terrain in the Hamada el-Hamra desert region.
It was noted that the 110 irregular migrants, originating from several African countries, underwent health screenings and were subsequently handed over to relevant authorities for legal proceedings.
Libyan authorities had previously collaborated with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to deport 174 irregular migrants from Nigeria on June 25.
Libya is recognized as a departure point for irregular migrants attempting to reach Europe via illegal routes across the Mediterranean Sea.