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Libyan authorities have announced the interception of 113 migrants off the country’s coast and the recovery of three bodies in separate operations conducted over three days.
The Ministry of Interior reported on Monday that the bodies of three “illegal migrants of African nationalities” were found on a beach in Misrata, about 200 kilometres east of Tripoli.
On the same day, security forces intercepted 54 migrants on a speedboat near Garabulli, 50 kilometres east of the capital. These individuals were brought to Tripoli’s port and handed over to the relevant authorities.
Increased Summer Patrols Amid Ongoing Crisis
The ministry also detailed earlier operations. On Sunday, as part of a plan to intensify maritime patrols for the summer, 20 migrants “of various nationalities” were rescued off Zawiya, 45 kilometres west of Tripoli.
Additionally, on Saturday, 39 migrants were intercepted off the eastern coast of Tripoli. Specific details about their exact location of interception or departure point were not provided for the latter operation.
Libya has been in a state of unrest since the 2011 overthrow of Moamer Kadhafi, transforming the country into a major transit hub for tens of thousands of migrants attempting perilous sea crossings to Europe.
Migrants intercepted by Libyan authorities, even in international waters, are often forcibly returned to Libya and held in detention facilities known for harsh conditions, frequently condemned by the United Nations.
