Migrant Population in Libya Rises to 858,000 Amid Sudan Conflict

Migrant population in Libya rises to 858,000 amid Sudan conflict

Libya hosted more than 858,000 migrants in the first two months of 2025, representing a 4% increase from December 2024 figures, according to new data from the International Organisation for Migration. The latest Displacement Tracking Matrix report shows the migrant population has grown from 824,131 at the end of last year, driven largely by people […] The post Migrant population in Libya rises to 858,000 amid Sudan conflict appeared first on Lib…

What It’s Like To … Fight for Migrant Rights in Libya

Libya is not often in the news, but when it is, the headlines tell gruesome stories about mass graves, slave markets, and migrants being tortured in detention centres. The situation for migrants and asylum seekers has been dire for years, and it continues to worsen as Libya, like other North African countries, falls prey to populist rhetoric, xenophobia, and EU border policies. Taking action against these human rights violations has become excee…