from AHMED ZAYED in Tripoli, LibyaTRIPOLI, (CAJ News) – THERE is extreme concern over the safety of migrants and refugees being returned to Libya after failed attempts to reach Europe via the Mediterranean Sea. The Libyan Coast Guard has captured the individuals in the latest crackdown against the illegal and mostly dangerous trips. Since last Thursday, the International Rescue Committee’s (IRC’s) teams have responded to four disembarkations in the west of the country. This brings the total of those returned to Libya so far this year to approximately 7 000 people. “Those returned are fortunate to have survived,” said Thomas Garofalo, Libya director at the IRC.

Source: The North Africa Journal May 06, 2021 04:11 UTC