Fourteen (14) Somali immigrants who were arrested by the Libyan army while trying to migrate to Europe were freed, according to the Somali embassy.
Ayub Hanshi Isse, the first secretary of the Somali Embassy in Libya, confirmed to Somali National News Agency (SONNA) the citizens to be repatriated tomorrow.
“We thank Libyan Government for their acceptance of releasing our nationals after numerous rounds of talks,” added Mr Isse. “As always, we prioritize to deliver our duties”.
Libya remains Africa’s main departure point to Europe for migrants seeking safety and opportunity. But due to escalating conflict, conditions are now unsafe for refugees.
Source: Somali National News Agency