Iraqi Embassy in Libya Secures Release of Two Migrants

Ahmed Al-Sahhaf, the Charge d’Affaires of the Iraqi Embassy in Libya, announced the release of two detained Iraqis after forty days of efforts. The Embassy provided medical care and facilitated their return to Iraq. Al-Sahhaf also highlighted the Embassy’s proactive measures to warn migrants about human trafficking dangers while continuing efforts to secure further releases.

Ahmed Al-Sahhaf, the Charge d’Affaires of the Iraqi Embassy in Libya, announced the recent release of two Iraqi citizens who had been detained for illegal migration. This achievement follows forty days of concerted efforts by the Iraqi Embassy in Tripoli and collaboration with Libyan authorities, aiming to assist those who had entered Libya illegally to migrate towards Europe.

Al-Sahhaf expressed that the Embassy’s complex coordination successfully preserved the lives of those caught in human smuggling operations. They ensured the release of the individuals, provided medical assistance, and issued laissez-passer passports, facilitating their safe return to Iraq.

Additionally, Al-Sahhaf highlighted that the Embassy has previously managed to release numerous Iraqi migrants throughout 2024 and early 2025. He reiterated the Embassy’s commitment to promoting voluntary returns for migrants, emphasizing the importance of caution in avoiding human trafficking networks, which pose significant safety risks. The Embassy has actively warned young migrants through its official channels, seeking to protect them from exploitation.

The Iraqi Embassy in Libya, under the leadership of Ahmed Al-Sahhaf, successfully managed the release of two Iraqi citizens detained for illegal migration after extensive efforts. This reinforces the Embassy’s ongoing commitment to the safety and welfare of Iraqi migrants, emphasizing caution against human trafficking. Moving forward, the Embassy continues to work towards facilitating the voluntary return of additional migrants.

Original Source: ina.iq