Libya hosts migration summit to curb illegal movement
A ministerial summit was held in Tripoli on July 8th, bringing together ministers from Italy, Greece, Malta, alongside EU officials and international representatives to address growing concerns over irregular immigration, as reported by The North Africa Post on July 9th.
Abdul Hamid Dbeibah, Prime Minister of Libya, asserted the urgency of the situation, emphasising the severe threat imposed on national and regional security by human trafficking networks and armed groups exploiting migration. He underscored that Libya is currently working on a comprehensive migration plan, coordinating with multiple international partners. The plan focuses on breaking down smuggling networks, securing borders and reinstating state authority in lawless regions.
Acting Interior Minister, Emad al-Trablesi announced that Libya will begin facilitating voluntary returns before deporting individuals who are considered a threat to public order or national security. Al-Trabelsi estimated that Libya currently houses around three and four million undocumented migrants, and urged stronger collaboration with the European Union, including the establishment of a formal migration management framework ,according to The North Africa Post.
The Ministry of Interior’s approach involves tightening border and internal controls, repatriating undocumented migrants and offering legal status to those deemed integral to the labour market.
Finally, the summit ended with a unified call for sustainable international collaboration rooted in shared responsibility, mutual respect and long-term goals.
The North Africa Post, Maghrebi.org
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