Libya’s eastern authorities have announced a ban on entry for citizens of Sudan, Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Somalia, citing restrictions across all land, sea, and air border crossings. Exemptions apply to diplomats and workers in the health and education sectors.
The measure comes as Libya remains a major transit route for migrants and refugees attempting to reach Europe across the Mediterranean. The decision also follows rising tensions over refugee resettlement and increased security operations targeting migrant communities.
Key developments:
- Sudanese, Eritrean, Ethiopian, and Somali nationals are barred from entering eastern Libya.
- Exemptions apply to diplomats and health and education workers.
- The United Nations estimates more than 900,000 migrants and refugees are currently in Libya, with Sudanese nationals forming the largest group.
- Many intercepted migrants are returned to detention centres that UN investigators say have been linked to serious human rights abuses.
ℹ️ AP News
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