US may soon deport migrants to Libya – reports
The Trump administration is reportedly preparing to deport migrants to Libya for the first time, potentially using U.S. military flights. This move, part of the administration's aggressive immigration enforcement strategy, has raised concerns due to Libya's poor human rights record, including life-threatening prison conditions and political instability. While the exact number and nationalities of the migrants remain unclear, the proposed deportations face opposition from both Libya’s Government of National Unity (GNU) and the eastern-based Libyan National Army (LNA), which have rejected the plan citing lack of consent and a violation of sovereignty. The U.S. State Department has labeled Libya as unsafe due to instability and security risks. Despite these concerns, Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicated the administration's intent to broaden its deportation destinations beyond El Salvador, emphasizing a preference for distant countries. The administration has already deported 152,000 people […]
