Tunisians rally for political prisoners' release on uprising anniversary
Tunisians protested on Tuesday in the capital on the 14th anniversary of the uprising that sparked the Arab Spring revolts
Authorities in Libya said Wednesday that up to four in five foreigners in the North African country are undocumented, and hosting migrants hoping to reach Europe has become "unacceptable".
Libya, about 300 kilometres (186 miles) from Italy, is a key departure
point for migrants, primarily from sub-Saharan African countries, risking
perilous Mediterranean Sea journeys to seek better life in Europe.
But with mounting efforts by the European Union to curb irregular
migration, many have found themselves stranded in Libya.
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