illegal immigration

Libyan Coast Guard rescues a migrant boat, two bodies found onboard

Saturday, February 6, 2021 - 22:27

The Libyan Coast Guard has rescued a boat carrying 49 migrants of varying nationalities, including 13 women, two infants and the deceased bodies of two men.

Libyan Navy rescues 257 illegal immigrants from the Mediterranean

Friday, February 5, 2021 - 21:41

The Libyan Naval Forces Chief of Staff announced the rescue of 257 illegal immigrants during six separate rescue operations, offloading those rescued in Tripoli where they were provided humanitarian and medical aid.

Four human remains recovered in Garrabuli

Saturday, January 30, 2021 - 22:18

A team of the Libyan Red Crescent, Tripoli branch, recovered the remains of four unidentified bodies, reported to likely be the remains of illegal immigrants, from a beach in the Garrabuli area, east of Tripoli.

17 migrants died after boat sank off Libya

Monday, January 25, 2021 - 23:15

A humanitarian organization has announced the death of 17 migrants after their boat sank off the Libyan coast.

Libyan Coast Guard rescues 36 migrants off Khums

Friday, January 22, 2021 - 23:16

The Libyan Coast Guard has rescued 36 illegal migrants of varying nationalities during their attempt to cross the Mediterranean on a boat northwest of the coast of the city of Khums.

NCHRL: In excess of 11,000 migrants returned to Libya having been rescued at sea

Sunday, January 10, 2021 - 22:22

The National Commission for Human Rights in Libya (NCHRL) announced that the number of refugees and migrants rescued at sea and returned to Libya during the year 2020 reached 11891.

Minister of Interior reveals a major operation to eliminate militants and human traffickers

Saturday, January 9, 2021 - 22:36

The Minister of Interior of the Government of National Accord (GNA), Fathi Bashagha, revealed a large-scale operation to be launched by the security and military authorities to eradicate militants and human traffickers