Thee United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) on Sunday said 120 illegal migrants were rescued and returned to Libya.
“Earlier today, some 120 persons were rescued/intercepted by the Libyan Coast Guards in two disembarkation operations,” UNHCR tweeted.
“The individuals were returned to the Tripoli Naval Base where UNHCR and its medical partner IRC provided urgent humanitarian assistance,” it said.
🚨Earlier today, some 120 persons were rescued/intercepted by the Libyan Coast Guards in two disembarkation operations. The individuals were returned to the Tripoli Naval Base where UNHCR and its medical partner IRC provided urgent humanitarian assistance. pic.twitter.com/ovIOJ6yOQl
— UNHCR Libya (@UNHCRLibya) August 15, 2021