Libyan Coast Guard Migrant Interceptions (“Pull-Backs”) Steadily Increasing

Per UNHCR, the number of migrants being intercepted and subject to forcible return to Libya by the Libyan Coast Guard is steadily increasing:

UNHCR Flash Update, 26 Jan. 2018 – So far in 2018, over 1,430 refugees and migrants were disembarked in Libya by the Libyan Coast Guard (LCG). In January 2018, UNHCR has observed an increase in numbers of rescue/interception operations conducted by the LCG when compared to the same month in 2017 (1,025 individuals) and previous months such as November (1,214 individuals) and December 2017 (1,157 individuals). During January, departures were predominantly recorded in the area east of Tripoli, near Garabulli, and to a lesser extent in areas around Sabratha and Zwara. UNHCR partner International Medical Corps provided medical assistance and distributed core relief items at disembarkation points and detention centres.

UNHCR Flash Update here.

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