Libyan authorities announced the detention of 60 Egyptians who had entered the country illegally in an attempt to migrate to Europe.
According to officials, patrols from the Directorate Support Force in the western region intercepted the migrants as they prepared to embark on a sea voyage from the city of Zuwara. The migrants were transported to the Directorate Support Force headquarters to complete legal and humanitarian procedures before their deportation.
Information revealed that most of the detained Egyptians are from the city of Sahel Selim in Asyut Governorate, southern Egypt. They travelled to Libya in January for work, intending to migrate to Europe later through human trafficking networks.
Egypt has called for decisive action against human trafficking networks and has implemented strict laws to combat illegal migration. The country has also tightened border controls to prevent illegal migrants from leaving its shores.
