Many left countries riddled by conflict, poverty and corruption to try to cross the Mediterranean in rubber boats from Libya, a hub for irregular migration to Europe. Those who were stopped by the coastguard and returned to the North African country, itself wracked by chaos for a decade, now form the backbone of an informal labour market. But European nations' determination to prevent migrants reaching their territory via a host of North African countries is as strong as ever. With a ceasefire in Libya holding since October and a new unity government established in March, the country could again become a final destination. Brahim said he would be willing to settle permanently in Libya, "if there is work and the situation improves".

Source: Libya Today May 21, 2021 10:52 UTC