Why the UN still matters across the Maghreb
In our increasingly un-reported World, well, that part of the media circus that doesn’t involve celebrity and assorted trivia,
According to recent data from the Mixed Migration Center the number of migrants departing from Libya to Europe has decreased by 25% during the first quarter of 2025. Just over 9,000 migrants have arrived in Italy in the first three months of this year, with 93% of them departing from Libyan shores. At the same time the report highlighted a significant rise in the number of illegal migrants and refugees residing inside Libya. The report also noted that Libya remains a major hub for migrants heading toward Europe.
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