At least 170 Nigerians, including women and children, have been repatriated from Libya with the support of the International Organisation for Migration (IOM). The repatriation process was facilitated by the Directorate for Combating Illegal Migration (DCIM) and occurred via the Mitiga International Airport in Tripoli.
According to the Migrant Rescue Watch, a humanitarian monitoring group, an additional 11 undocumented Nigerians were transferred from the East Tripoli Immigration Detention Center to the Deportation Office in Tripoli. They are scheduled to board a Voluntary Humanitarian Return (VHR) flight facilitated by the IOM.
Libya has been a key transit point for African migrants attempting to reach Europe via perilous sea routes. Many migrants find themselves vulnerable to exploitation, detention, and abuse. The repatriation effort is part of ongoing efforts to protect and assist migrants in Libya.
