Libyan Unity Government leader Abdel-Hamid Dbaiba welcomed European Union (EU) ambassadors to Libya at the Council of Ministers in Tripoli.
According to the media office of the Unity Government leader, the meeting focused on the latest political developments and the progress of reopening the remaining embassies in Libya.
Additionally, discussions were held to coordinate efforts for the upcoming Mediterranean Migration Forum, set to take place in Tripoli in mid-July, involving both African and EU countries.
During the meeting, there was a strong emphasis on supporting the United Nations Support Mission in Libya’s efforts to achieve elections under fair laws.
The ambassadors also expressed their support for the activation of municipal elections and praised the government’s initiatives in this regard.
The ambassadors commended the government’s efforts in addressing irregular migration, highlighting the importance of active European participation in the upcoming forum in Tripoli to mitigate this issue.
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The Libyan Coast Guard has forcibly returned 7,100 migrants during the first six months of 2024, according to data released by the International Organization for Migration (IOM).
The IOM report also highlights the dire situation in the Mediterranean, recording 282 deaths and 449 missing migrants within the same period.
The escalating humanitarian crisis sees an increasing number of migrants attempting the perilous journey across the Mediterranean Sea in search of a better life in Europe.
Libya’s strategic location has made it a critical departure point for migrants. However, ongoing political instability and conflict have led to severe human rights abuses.
The IOM report indicates that detainees in Libyan detention centers face dire conditions, including overcrowding, lack of medical care, and mistreatment.
