In a recent crackdown on illegal migration, Libya’s Department for Combating Illegal Migration (DCIM) has deported 13 foreign nationals, including seven Nigerians, three Bangladeshis, and three Ghanaians, for breaching Libyan immigration laws. The deportees, held at the Qanfoudah Immigration Detention Centre, were flown out of the country through Benina International Airport in Benghazi.
The deportations were highlighted by Migrant Rescue Watch, a group that closely monitors migration issues in Libya, which confirmed the departure on its official X account on Tuesday. The organization reported, “DCIM deported 13 migrants from Qanfoudah Detention Centre for violating Libyan state laws.”
These deportations reflect the North African nation’s intensified actions against undocumented migration, a route many African migrants use in hopes of reaching Europe. Libya, however, enforces strict penalties for those who violate its immigration regulations.
The recent action underscores the rising challenges and risks faced by migrants in Libya, with local authorities reaffirming their commitment to regulate migration within the country. The crackdown comes amid heightened concerns over safety and human rights in detention facilities across Libya, spotlighting the broader issue of migration governance in North Africa.
