At least 239 migrants missing in two shipwrecks off Libya
By Sami Zaptia. At least 239 migrants are reported missing in two shipwrecks originating from Libya (Photo: MOAS). London, 3 ...
Tag: illegal migration
RADA arrests leading Tripoli alcohol and illegal migrants smuggler
By Sami Zaptia. RADA reveals that it has arrested one of the leading smugglers of alcohol and illegal migrants in ...
IOM establishes medical clinics at Libyan migration disembarkation points
By Sami Zaptia. IOM reports the establishment of medical clinics at migrant disembarkation points in Libya (IOM). London, 7 October ...
IOM helps 160 stranded Burkino Faso migrants return home from Libya, reports 3,501deaths at sea
By Sami Zaptia. The IOM says it has helped thousands of West Africans voluntarily return home from Libya since 2011 ...
2,300 migrants rescued in Mediterranean off Libyan coast
By Sami Zaptia. 2,300 migrants were rescued on Friday in the Mediterranean originating from Libya the Italian Coast Guard reported ...
Recent migrant surge from Libya has many reasons beyond good weather: Analysis
By Sami Zaptia. An empty rubber dinghy left floating after its 104 migrants had been rescued by the private NGO, ...
Migrants recall their harrowing inhumane treatment while in Libya
By Sami Zaptia. Senegalese migrants departing to Senegal from Libya in January (IOM). London, 22 August 2016: The IOM reportss ...
Mediterranean migrant arrivals reach 264,513, deaths at sea reach 3,151
By Sami Zaptia. Growing numbers of migrants arriving in Europe report incidences of abuse, exploitation and human trafficking, reports the ...
Migration flows through Libya remain unchanged two years on: IOM
By Sami Zaptia. Migration through Libya remains unchanged after two years says the IOM's latest report (Source: IOM) London, 22 ...
HRW condemns EU’s plan to stem Libyan migration as dangerous
By Sami Zaptia. London, 7 July 2016: The EU’s efforts to stem migration from Libya risk condemning migrants and asylum ...
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Tripoli Defence Ministry warns of unspecified precision air strikes against human smugglers and drug traffickers
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