Libya Denies Plans to Resettle Undocumented Immigrants
Libya’s Government of National Unity denied reports of resettling undocumented immigrants, labeling them as misleading. The assertion followed Minister Badr Al-Din Al-Toumi’s meeting with an IOM chief. The GNU reiterated its rejection of resettlement plans and emphasized working with international partners to combat illegal immigration.
On March 10, the Government of National Unity (GNU) of Libya issued a statement refuting claims of plans to resettle undocumented immigrants within the country. The GNU deemed these reports “misleading” and “completely false,” following social media assertions linked to Minister of Local Governance, Badr Al-Din Al-Toumi, after his recent meeting with the International Organization for Migration’s Nicoletta Giordano.
The GNU reaffirmed its consistent stance against immigrant resettlement, highlighting its categorical rejection of such plans during the Trans-Mediterranean Migration Forum in July 2024. Additionally, it expressed commitment to working with the European Union and other international partners to address illegal immigration while respecting national sovereignty and human rights.
Libya, since the downfall of Muammar Gaddafi in 2011, has emerged as a significant departure point for African immigrants aiming to cross the Mediterranean Sea towards Europe. In February, Prime Minister Abdul-Hamed Dbeibah reiterated support for UN efforts to enhance the stability of Libya during a meeting with Hanna Serwaa Tetteh, the newly-appointed Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Libya.
This meeting marked Tetteh’s first official engagement in her new role, reflecting the ongoing dialogue between Libyan authorities and international bodies to address pressing regional challenges.
The GNU’s denial of plans to resettle undocumented immigrants underscores Libya’s firm rejection of such strategies and its commitment to national sovereignty. As Libya continues to navigate its complex geopolitical situation, partnerships with international organizations like the EU and the UN are crucial in addressing illegal immigration while safeguarding human rights.
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