By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions.
Accept
Okay.ngOkay.ngOkay.ng
Font ResizerAa
  • News
    • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Business & Economy
  • Sport
  • Tech
Reading: AU Repatriates 13,000 Migrants From Libya
Share
Font ResizerAa
Okay.ngOkay.ng
  • News
  • Entertainment
  • Business & Economy
  • Sport
  • Tech
Search
  • News
    • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Business & Economy
  • Sport
  • Tech
Follow US
  • About Okay.ng
  • Advertising on Okay.ng
  • Contact Okay.ng
  • Careers
  • Meet the Team behind Okay.ng
  • Ownership and Funding of Okay.ng
  • Editorial Principles at Okay.ng
© OKN MEDIA PUBLISHING 2022 - All rights reserved
News

AU Repatriates 13,000 Migrants From Libya

Farouk Mohammed
By Farouk Mohammed
Published: January 30, 2018
Share
2 Min Read
SHARE

The African Union (AU) on Monday disclosed that more than 13,000 migrants have been repatriated from Libya since the beginning of December.

The number, less than the projected 20,000 the AU planned to fly-out of the conflict-torn nation, is still significant as the body continues with its efforts.

This disclosure was made by the chairperson of the AU commission Moussa Faki Mahamat.

“We have 13,000, and every day, the number increases,” Faki told a press conference after the closing of an AU summit in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa.

- Advertisement -

“I believe that this process is on course, although with a bit of delay. Already more than two thirds… have been repatriated,” he added.

Faki announced the repatriations after media reports emerged in November showing black Africans being sold as slaves in Libya, which has no central government.

He said the process is being aided by the United Nations and the European Union with flights organised by individual African countries.

He added that those who are unable to return to their home countries have been offered refuge by Rwanda and Niger.

- Advertisement -

Libya sunk into the chaos it currently is after the 2011 revolt that led to the ouster and murder of long-time head of state, Muammar Gaddafi created the power vacuum being fought over by various militia and jihadists groups.

The country’s strategic placement as a direct route into Europe has, however, caused many to still risk their life by going there to make the jump.

This has been taken advantage of by people smugglers who sell their now-helpless clients into slavery.

Stay Updated on the Go with Our Latest News—Join Our WhatsApp Channel Now!
TAGGED:AULibya
Share This Article
Facebook Whatsapp Whatsapp Telegram Email Copy Link Print
ByFarouk Mohammed
Publisher
Follow:
Farouk Mohammed is a Head Editor at Okay Nigeria (Okay.ng). He has been publishing for 10 years and focused more on Local/World News on Okay.ng
Previous Article Watford Sign Gerard Deulofeu On Loan From Barcelona
Next Article LASG Speed Up Work On International Airport Road

Connect with Okay on Social

FacebookLike
XFollow
InstagramFollow
TelegramFollow

Dollar/Naira Rates

Dollar to Naira Rate

Okay.ng Logo
Buy Rate ₦1,560.00
Sell Rate ₦1,570.00

Updated: 1 day ago

Displayed rates are for informational purposes only and are subject to change.

Quick Converter

- Advertisement -
- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image
- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image

Recent Posts

President Bola Tinubu Suspends Implementation of Financial Reporting Council Amendment Act 2023
News
Aminu Dantata to be Buried in Madinah After Saudi Approval
News
VIDEO: NDLEA Issues Strong Advisory to Travellers Against Carrying Unknown Bags
Crime Video
SERAP Demands Transparency from Nigeria’s Governors on Security Vote Spending
News
Security Situation Improving, CDS Urges Continued Support from Nigerians
News Security
- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image

You May Also Like

PoliticsTop stories

David Mark to Lead Anti-Tinubu Coalition Under African Democratic Congress Platform

Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
June 29, 2025
InternationalNews

FG to Plant 20 Billion Trees Next Rainy Season in National Reforestation Drive, Says VP Shettima

Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
June 28, 2025
NewsTop stories

Federal Government to Overhaul Civil Servants’ Healthcare Policy Amid Rising Concerns

Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
June 28, 2025
Okay.ngOkay.ng
Follow US
© OKN MEDIA PUBLISHING 2025 - All rights reserved
  • About Okay.ng
  • Advertising on Okay.ng
  • Contact Okay.ng
  • Careers
  • Meet the Team behind Okay.ng
  • Ownership and Funding of Okay.ng
  • Editorial Principles at Okay.ng
adbanner
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?