Protests Erupt in Libya: Migrants Under Fire Amidst Political Turmoil
The U.N. says Libya has no resettlement program as demonstrators blocked UNHCR’s office and later marched to the U.N. mission.
- On Thursday, hundreds of demonstrators blocked the UNHCR office in Tripoli's Sarraj neighbourhood, erecting tents and using a truck of sand to barricade the main gate.
- Protesters blame migrants for social and economic problems visible during 15 years of conflict in Libya, chanting "Libya belongs to Libyans" while accusing the U.N. agency of attempting to settle undocumented migrants.
- Libya hosts around 900,000 migrants among a population of about 7 million. Demonstrator Ahmad al-Ghasa blamed migrants for break-ins, stating, "These phenomena were not present in Libyan society before."
- The United Nations Support Mission in Libya warned against "misleading information and hate speech" regarding its work, while acting foreign minister Taher al-Baour denied any settlement project, telling Libya Alahrar the country cannot handle these numbers.
- Amid ongoing political division, the High Commission for Refugees Affairs works to find solutions outside Libya, including evacuation to third countries and voluntary return when circumstances allow.
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Protests Erupt in Libya: Migrants Under Fire Amidst Political Turmoil
Libyan demonstrators in Tripoli blocked access to the UN refugee agency to protest against migrants using Libya as a transit route. The protesters blamed migrants for societal issues exacerbated by years of conflict. Tensions highlight Libya's struggle with migration amidst economic and political challenges.
Several hundred Libyans gathered today in front of the headquarters of the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) in Tripoli to protest against the presence of migrants and refugees.
Hundreds in Libya protest against migrants, refugees
Hundreds of Libyans gathered outside the UN refugee agency headquarters in Tripoli on Thursday to protest against irregular migrants and refugees they say should leave Libya. Demonstrators chanted “Libya belongs to Libyans” among other chants and called for the closure of the UNHCR headquarters in the capital. They accused the UN agency of seeking to settle irregular migrants in the North African country. Protesters were seen holding signs readi…
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