Libya: 134 illegal migrants rescued and provided urgent assistance

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) on Monday, September 20, said that 134 illegal migrants were rescued off western coast of Libya, reported Xinhua. Taking to Twitter, UNHCR Libya stated that after being rescued or intercepted, 134 persons were disembarked at Azzawiya Oil Refinery. United Nations Refugee ncy furr reiterated that Libya was t a safe port to return refugees and migrants. 

UNHCR rescues illegal migrants

UNHCR Libya mentioned on ir official social media handle that refugee ncy and International Rescue Committee were present during disembarkation to assist survivors. UNHCR Libya in a tweet said, "Last night, 134 persons were disembarked at Azzawiya Oil Refinery after being rescued/intercepted at sea". It said, "UNHCR & IRC were present at disembarkation to provide urgent assistance to survivors. We reiterate that Libya is t a safe port to return refugees & migrants to."

Earlier on September 16, UN Refugee ncy said that y h rescued 345 illegal migrants. y disembarked 32 persons at Azzawiya Refinery point while 313 ors were returned to Tripoli after being rescued at sea. UNHCR Libya mentioned that refugee ncy and International Rescue Committee were present during both disembarkations. UN Refugee ncy in a tweet said, "32 persons were disembarked today at Azzawiya Refinery point (western Libya) and 313 ors were returned to Tripoli last night after being rescued/intercepted at sea". It said, "during both disembarkations, UNHCR and IRC were present to provide urgent medical help and humanitarian assistance to all survivors".

More than 22000 illegal migrants rescued

More than 22000 illegal migrants have been rescued so far this year, while hundreds more have died or gone missing off Libyan coast on Central Mediterranean route, news ncy ANI cited International Organisation for migrants. Rescued migrants end up being in crowded centres across Libya. Since assassination of late Libyan leer Muammar Gdafi in 2011, rth African country has been plagued by insecurity and chaos, making it a popular region for illegal migrants hoping to cross Mediterranean Sea to European coastlines. 

(With inputs from ANI)

Im: Twitter/@UNHCRLibya