The European Union on Sunday announced a 7.4 billion-euro ($8 billion) aid package for cash-strapped Egypt as concerns mount that economic pressure and conflicts in neighboring countries could drive more migrants to European shores.
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The International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Libya signed on Tuesday a new cooperation agreement with the British Government aimed at preventing human trafficking and increasing the provision of vital humanitarian assistance along one of the most critical migration routes worldwide.
The Sabratha Security Directorate has announced thwarting an operation to smuggle 60 irregular migrants to Europe via Libyan shores.
International Organization for Migration (IOM) Chief of Mission in Libya met on Sunday with the Director of the International Organizations Department at the Libyan Foreign Ministry, according to IOM.
The Libyan Government held a forum in Benghazi on Monday discussing “ways to eliminate the phenomenon of illegal migration and considering its implications on society,” according to the Government.
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the Commission, Josep Borrell, met in Brussels with Mousa Al-Koni, Vice President of the Presidential Council of Libya.
On Saturday evening, the rescue ship Humanity 1 was detained in Crotone, southern Italy, after disembarking 200 people rescued from distress at sea, said SOS Humanity NGO.
Benghazi witnessed an extraordinary security meeting on Sunday, headed by Interior Minister, Major General Issam Abu Zariba, to discuss the dire repercussions of irregular migration.
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, discussed on Monday political developments in Libya and migration with the Acting Foreign Minister of the Government of National Unity, Taher al-Baour.
The European Commission plans new deals on migration with Tunisia and Egypt later this year while material and financial support is already being stepped up to the two North African countries, along with support for Libya, according to a a newly-revealed annex a letter from European Commission.