Abdel-Razzaq Al-Aradi, a member of the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum, has called on the Government of National Unity in Tripoli to stop acting as a “guard dog” for Europe with regard to the handling of migrants in Libya.
In a recent statement, Al-Aradi expressed his concern that any delay in counting and regulating migrants and African workers in Libya may lead to endangering national security and the livelihood, health, and security of Libyan citizens.
According to Al-Aradi, the government should prevent unregistered migrants from using or leasing property until a clear plan is developed on how to deal with their presence in the country. He also stressed that Europe should take responsibility for the issue and not rely on the Libyan government to act as a guard dog.
“The government should not take on the role of a guard dog for Europe,” Al-Aradi said. “If Europe does not assume its responsibilities, then the Libyan government should open the way for them in this case.”
The issue of migrants in Libya has been contentious for many years, with many migrants and refugees attempting to make the perilous journey to Europe from Libya’s shores. Despite the risks involved, many continue to attempt the journey due to a lack of opportunities and security in their home countries.