Libya has recently deported several migrants, including seven Nigerians, three Ghanaians, and three Bangladeshis, claiming they broke the country’s laws. The group had been held at the Qanfoudah Immigration Detention Centre before being flown out through Benghazi’s Benina International Airport.

Migrant Rescue Watch, an organization that monitors migrant activity, shared the news on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. According to their statement, Libya’s Department for Combating Illegal Migration (DCIM) carried out the deportations due to alleged violations of Libyan law.

The situation highlights Libya’s ongoing efforts to address illegal migration and enforce its laws. The deported migrants have now been returned to their home countries, though the specifics of the law violations were not disclosed.