To Libya We Go: Potential US Deportation of Migrants Sparks Controversy
U.S. plans to send migrants back to Libya - U.S. Pursues Plan to Return Migrants to Libya
Hey there! Let's get into the scoop about the US administration's reported plans to ship some migrants off to Libya. Hang on, we ain't got all the deets yet, though—it's still up in the air if this'll go down.
According to some media outlets like CNN, NYT, and NPR, a group of these illegal migrants might find themselves on a military plane bound for good ol' Libya. Here's the twist—Libya's in a bit of chaos right now, mired in a bloody civil war since former dictator Muammar al-Gaddafi got booted in 2011. You got that mess of militias fighting for power, with outside influences like Russia and Turkey adding fuel to the fire.
Amid this chaos, the Prime Minister of the UN-recognized government in Tripoli, Abdel Hamid Dbaiba, made it clear that they ain't welcoming no deported migrants. He told reporters that any agreements with "illegal circles" don't square with the Libyan state.
Now, you might wonder, "Why Libya, of all places?" The answer lies in the US government's deterrence tactics, ain't that a peachy phrase? These tactics have previously seen migrants locked up in El Salvador's notorious high-security prison.
There's more heat, too—US talks with Rwanda are on the table about an agreement for rejected asylum seekers from the US. Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe confirmed this little tidbit of info.
However, it's essential to note that these deportation plans are still uncertain, and there's no official confirmation yet from US officials. So, keep your eyes peeled for further updates on this pressing matter.
As for legality and humanitarian concerns, organizations like Human Rights Watch are strongly against shipping migrants to Libya, given the country's grim record of human rights abuses and horrendous detention conditions. Moreover, a federal judge in the US has ruled that such deportations would violate international law, risking the lives of detainees. We'll keep you posted on developments as they unfold! 🌟
The Commission is proposing to extend the period of validity of the potential agreement between the US and Libya to cover the period from 1st January to 31st December.
This proposal comes amidst the controversial plan to deport some migrants to Libya, a country still grappling with a bloody civil war.
According to recent reports, if this agreement is finalized, migrants may find themselves on military planes bound for Libya. The Libyan Prime Minister, Abdel Hamid Dbaiba, has expressed that his government would not welcome deported migrants, viewing such agreements as illegal.
Despite the uncertainty surrounding the plan's implementation, negotiations with Rwanda are ongoing concerning an agreement for rejected asylum seekers from the US. This raises questions about the future of migration politics and general-news, both locally and internationally.
