United States Migrants Deportation Rejected by Libya: Statement Issued
In the turbulent landscape of Libya, once governed by the infamous Muammar Gaddafi, the nation is now a battleground between two rival executives. West Libya, home to the United Nations-backed Government of National Unity (GNU) led by Abdelhamid Dbeibah, stands in opposition to the eastern regime controlled by Marshal Khalifa Haftar and his offspring.
Recent reports from U.S. media outlets, like CNN, have pointed towards the possible return of migrants expelled from the States to third countries, including Libya. However, the GNU flatly denies any agreements or coordination regarding the reception of these migrants, following news of the U.S.'s intention to deport them to Libya.
The GNU views separate, illegitimate entities as the potential signatories of such deals that do not legally or politically bind the Libyan state. Dbeibah himself asserted, on his social media platform, that Libya rejects serving as a destination for expelled migrants, regardless of pretense. He reiterated that any agreements formed by illegitimate parties do not represent the Libyan state and do not entrap it politically or morally.
In a show of firmness, Dbeibah added a proclamation of prioritizing human dignity and national sovereignty, two non-negotiables.
Early May brought rumors of discussions between the Trump administration, Libya, and Rwanda about the possibility of sending individuals with criminal records in the U.S. to these countries. In the same week, one of Haftar's sons, General Saddam Haftar, journeyed to Washington.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the eastern executive released a statement denying the existence of any agreement or understanding on the establishment of migrants, regardless of their nationality. The current uncertainty surrounding the potential deportation of migrants to Libya raises significant legal and humanitarian concerns. U.S. officials note that deportations could commence as early as this week, but there's no reported coordination within Libya's internal factions.
In essence, there is no clear, formal agreement between the U.S. and Libya's political entities concerning migrant deportations. The situation remains clouded amidst legal challenges and political implications.
For further reading, take a look at the UN's warning of an escalation in racism and violence against immigrants in Libya.
[1] Libya's controversial history: https://www.baibars.com/libya/history/[2] U.S.-Libya relations: https://www.state.gov/u-s-relations-with-libya/
- Despite the GNU's denial and legal objections, U.S. officials are considering deporting migrants to Libya, a move that raises significant legal and humanitarian concerns.
- Amidst the ongoing power struggle between two rival executives in Libya, the possibility of U.S. migrant deportations to the nation is stirring controversy.
- Dbeibah and the GNU have voiced strong opposition to serving as a destination for expelled migrants, regardless of their nationality, citing human dignity and national sovereignty as non-negotiables.
- Reports suggest discussions between the Trump administration, Libya, and Rwanda regarding the potential deportation of individuals with criminal records to these countries are underway, and the situation remains unclear and clouded.
- As the Libyan government grapples with internal conflicts and political turmoil, the potential existence of secret negotiations on migrant deportations and the corresponding implications have raised concerns and alarms in the world of general news, crime and justice, and migration.
