Haftar’s moves signal bid for greater global recognition
The recent expulsion of European diplomats from eastern Libya, an area controlled by military commander Khalifa Haftar, is being seen
Eastern Libyan authorities deported 700 Sudanese migrants by land to Sudan last Friday, Africa News reported, citing the region’s migration directorate. The move is part of a broader crackdown on human trafficking led by forces loyal to commander Khalifa Haftar. Some deportees were reportedly ill or had criminal records. Libya remains a key transit point for migrants fleeing conflict, with over 240,000 Sudanese currently residing in the country.
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