Libya deported 13 foreign nationals, including seven Nigerians, for violating local laws. The deportees, detained at Qanfoudah Immigration Detention Centre, were flown out via Benina International Airport in Benghazi. This action highlights Libya's continued efforts to enforce immigration laws and curb illegal migration.
Libya’s Department for Combating Illegal Migration recently deported 13 individuals, including seven Nigerians, three Bangladeshis, and three Ghanaians, after they were detained at the Qanfoudah Immigration Detention Centre. These deportees were flown out of the country through Benina International Airport in Benghazi, marking another effort by Libya to enforce its immigration laws.
The deportation was confirmed by Migrant Rescue Watch, which posted a statement on its X handle. According to the statement, the 13 individuals were removed from the country for violating Libyan laws. It emphasized that the deportation was part of Libya’s ongoing actions against illegal migration.
In recent years, Libya has been a key point of transit for migrants attempting to reach Europe, resulting in many individuals being detained for immigration violations. The Qanfoudah Detention Centre, where the deportees had been held, is one of the facilities used to house those in violation of the country’s immigration policies.
While the deportation highlights Libya's strict stance on migration control, it also underscores the broader issue of irregular migration in the region. Many Nigerians and other African nationals travel through Libya in hopes of reaching Europe, often facing dangerous conditions along the way.
