Un Migration Agency: 158 Illegal Migrants Leave Libya

UN migration agency: 158 illegal migrants leave Libya

Tripoli, Nov 26th : , A group of 158 illegal migrants left Libya to return home to Nigeria voluntarily, according the International Organization for Migration.
“Onboard the flight were 53 men and 105 women.17 migrants were suffering from medical conditions.”The UN agency said that the migrants were provided with counseling and health-checks, as well protection screening by relevant IOM units.”

 Un Migration Agency: 158 Illegal Migrants Leave Libya-TeluguStop.com

It stated that returning migrants are eligible to receive reintegration assistance if they arrive in Nigeria.

Since the 2011 fall of Muammar Gadaffi, Libya has been in chaos and insecurity.

According to Xinhua news agency, Libya has become a popular destination for illegal migrants seeking to cross the Mediterranean Sea to reach European shores.

According to the agency, more than 30,000 illegal migrants were rescued and returned home to Libya so far this year.

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