Libyan authorities announced the arrest of hundreds of irregular migrants during a security operation in the city of Sabratha. The Sabratha Security Directorate's media office reported that the migrants were arrested during a large-scale campaign conducted by security forces, targeting their presence at workers' stations and public places.
On August 5, Libya's Anti-Illegal Immigration Agency announced the arrest of 350 irregular migrants of various nationalities during a large-scale security operation in the Tobruk municipality.
Libya announced the deportation of 10,069 irregular migrants in 2023.
Libya is a major transit point for irregular migrants seeking to reach Europe.