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The security forces in Sabratha have thwarted an attempt to smuggle illegal immigrants and arrested them in the city, while members of the smuggling gang fled.
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The International Organization for Migration (IOM) confirmed the rescue and interception of about 246 migrants off the Libyan coast and their return to Libya during the period from 24 to 30 April.
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A humanitarian organization: a non-governmental organization called "Save the Mediterranean”, confirmed the disappearance of 12 illegal immigrants off the Libyan coast.
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Pope Francis has denounced the “sordid agreements” the European Union (EU) has made with Libya to turn back migrants and said Europe must show humanity in welcoming them, calling for the Mediterranean to be a “theater of solidar
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Doctors Without Borders says at least 90 people have drowned after their boat capsized off the Libyan coast early Saturday morning.
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Italian Interior Minister, Luciana Lamorgese, has stated that migration flows to the Italian coasts from Libya, Tunisia and Algeria have been in steady decline since last November.
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The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has said that from February 13 to 19, 632 migrants were intercepted in the Mediterranean and returned to Libya.
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The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has condemned the “excessive use of force” by Libyan Stabilization Support Apparatus that caused the death of one immigrant and injury of others in a sea interception
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