The Libyan source said 4,000 migrants were identified during searches for suspected traffickers after a firefight between security forces and smugglers. All of them were deported.
Eastern Libyan forces have in recent days expelled thousands of Egyptians who were in the country illegally, sending them across the border with Egypt on foot, according to security sources on both sides.
The Libyan source said 4,000 migrants were identified during searches for suspected traffickers after a firefight between security forces and smugglers. All of them were deported.
But according to the Egyptian source, only 2,200 of the 4,000 were in Libya illegally and only they were deported. Most were Egyptian, but some came from other African countries.
When they were deported, they were taken to a location near the border and from there they walked about 2 kilometers to cross into Egypt, he added.
About half a million migrants live in Libya today, according to estimates by international agencies. Many hope to cross by boat to Europe, but others have settled there and found work.
The number of migrants attempting the Mediterranean crossing has risen sharply this year, according to Italy, the destination of most of them.
The Libyan source said security services destroyed a port used by traffickers.
In Western Libya the territories are controlled by numerous rival armed groups. Eastern Libya is controlled by the Libyan National Army of Marshal Khalifa Haftar.
Source :Skai
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