The North African country is a key departure point for migrants, with many risking the perilous sea journey seeking a better life in Europe. ALSO READ: Libya strongman Haftar threatens military action over oil revenuesWERE THE LIBYA NATIONALS SPECIFIED? War-torn Libya is a crucial launchpad for migrants often fleeing conflict and poverty in sub-Saharan African countries. In October 2021, the United States and the United Nations imposed sanctions on a Libyan, Osama Al Kuni Ibrahim, accused of abusing African migrants at a detention centre in Libya. ALSO READ: UN insists on dignity for migrants and asylum seekers in Libya

Source: Libya Today July 12, 2023 12:09 UTC