The International Organization for Migration (IOM) on Thursday said 112 illegal migrants were sent from Libya to their country of origin. “Today 112 migrants were able to return their country of origin through the European Union funded Joint Initiative,” the UN agency said in a statement. The voluntary return program provides migrants in vulnerable situations with assistance including transportation, medical checks, documentation, and other logistical needs to return home safely. So far, 2,850 illegal immigrants were rescued at sea and returned to Libya this year, according to the agency. Rescued migrants usually end up inside overcrowded reception centers across Libya, despite repeated international calls to close those centers and release the migrants.

Source: Libya Today February 24, 2023 10:22 UTC