Libyan soldiers detained more than 300 migrants attempting to cross the desert toward the Mediterranean coast, the 444 Brigade announced Monday.
Aerial photos showed men, women, and children surrounded by soldiers after being intercepted by a desert patrol. The migrants will be handed over to relevant authorities, the brigade stated via Facebook.
Libya, divided since 2014 into rival administrations in Tripoli and Benghazi, remains a key transit point for migrants fleeing poverty and conflict in Africa and beyond, aiming to reach Europe.