Libya’s Government of National Unity has denied reports about resettling undocumented immigrants, calling these claims misleading. The statement follows a meeting regarding migration with the International Organization for Migration. Libya affirmed its position against immigrant resettlement and its cooperation with the EU in handling illegal immigration.
Libya’s Government of National Unity (GNU) officially denied allegations of plans to resettle undocumented immigrants within its borders, labeling the reports as “misleading” and “completely false.” This announcement follows purported claims made by Minister of Local Governance Badr Al-Din Al-Toumi during a meeting with Nicoletta Giordano of the International Organization for Migration in Tripoli.
The GNU reiterated its consistent stance against illegal immigration, emphasizing its refusal of immigrant resettlement proposals discussed at the Trans-Mediterranean Migration Forum in July 2024. The government conveyed its resolve to work with the European Union and other international partners to manage illegal immigration while respecting national sovereignty and human rights.
Since the overthrow of Muammar Gaddafi in 2011, Libya has been a key transit point for African migrants attempting to reach Europe across the Mediterranean Sea. Earlier in February, Libyan Prime Minister Abdul-Hamed Dbeibah expressed his government’s support for UN initiatives aimed at stabilizing Libya during a meeting with UN Special Representative Hanna Serwaa Tetteh in Tripoli.
Dbeibah welcomed Tetteh in her inaugural official capacity as the Special Envoy of the UN Secretary-General to Libya, reinforcing the country’s commitment to enhancing cooperation on internal stability.
In summary, Libya’s government has strongly denied rumors about resettling undocumented immigrants, maintaining its refusal of such plans, as reiterated during international discussions. This stance reflects Libya’s broader commitment to managing migration issues in collaboration with international entities while safeguarding its sovereignty.
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