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Hundreds of Libyan protesters stormed the U.N. Support Mission's headquarters in Tripoli's Sarraj district on Thursday, blocking the UNHCR office by piling sand at its entrances. The demonstration was described as the largest of several recent anti-migrant protests in the country.

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Hundreds of Libyan protesters stormed the U.N. Support Mission's headquarters in Tripoli's Sarraj district on Thursday, blocking the UNHCR office by piling sand at its entrances. The demonstration was described as the largest of several recent anti-migrant protests in the country.

The U.N. Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) denied operating any migrant resettlement programs in Libya, stating that "none of its agencies, including UNHCR," operate resettlement programs in Libya and that allegations to the contrary are "categorically false."

The U.N. Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) denied operating any migrant resettlement programs in Libya, stating that "none of its agencies, including UNHCR," operate resettlement programs in Libya and that allegations to the contrary are "categorically false."

Demonstrators chanted "Libya belongs to Libyans" and carried signs reading "Our love for our country is not racism" outside UNHCR's Tripoli office. UNSMIL said it was concerned about the spread of misinformation and hate speech regarding its work in Libya.

Demonstrators chanted "Libya belongs to Libyans" and carried signs reading "Our love for our country is not racism" outside UNHCR's Tripoli office. UNSMIL said it was concerned about the spread of misinformation and hate speech regarding its work in Libya.

Libya's Foreign Ministry, the Head of the High Council of State and other senior officials all rejected migrant resettlement plans. Libya's acting foreign minister also stated there was no project "to settle migrants in Libya," adding that "Libya is not capable of handling these numbers."

Libya's Foreign Ministry, the Head of the High Council of State and other senior officials all rejected migrant resettlement plans. Libya's acting foreign minister also stated there was no project "to settle migrants in Libya," adding that "Libya is not capable of handling these numbers."

The International Organization for Migration estimated around 900,000 migrants and refugees were living in Libya as of mid-2024, most of them from Sudan. Saddam Haftar, deputy commander of eastern Libya's forces, ordered security agencies to end the "illegal presence" of irregular migrants.

The International Organization for Migration estimated around 900,000 migrants and refugees were living in Libya as of mid-2024, most of them from Sudan. Saddam Haftar, deputy commander of eastern Libya's forces, ordered security agencies to end the "illegal presence" of irregular migrants.

Libya's Grand Mufti Al-Sadiq Al-Gharyani said UNHCR operates illegally in Libya and called for its expulsion, while condemning incitement and attacks against migrants. A U.N. rights report covering 2024–2025 documented abductions, arbitrary detention and "extreme abuse" in Libyan migrant facilities.

Libya's Grand Mufti Al-Sadiq Al-Gharyani said UNHCR operates illegally in Libya and called for its expulsion, while condemning incitement and attacks against migrants. A U.N. rights report covering 2024–2025 documented abductions, arbitrary detention and "extreme abuse" in Libyan migrant facilities.

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Libyan protesters stormed the UN Support Mission's headquarters in Tripoli's Sarraj district on June 4, blocking the UNHCR office by piling sand at its entrances. Thursday's demonstration was described as the largest of several recent anti-migrant protests in the country.

Libyan protesters stormed the UN Support Mission's headquarters in Tripoli's Sarraj district on June 4, blocking the UNHCR office by piling sand at its entrances. Thursday's demonstration was described as the largest of several recent anti-migrant protests in the country.

UNSMIL denied operating any migrant resettlement programs in Libya, stating that "none of its agencies, including UNHCR, implement any resettlement programmes to Libya" and that allegations to the contrary are "categorically false."

UNSMIL denied operating any migrant resettlement programs in Libya, stating that "none of its agencies, including UNHCR, implement any resettlement programmes to Libya" and that allegations to the contrary are "categorically false."

The International Organization for Migration estimated approximately 900,000 migrants and refugees were living in Libya as of mid-2024, the majority from Sudan. Saddam Haftar, deputy commander of East Libya-based forces, ordered security agencies to end the "illegal presence" of irregular migrants on Libyan territory.

The International Organization for Migration estimated approximately 900,000 migrants and refugees were living in Libya as of mid-2024, the majority from Sudan. Saddam Haftar, deputy commander of East Libya-based forces, ordered security agencies to end the "illegal presence" of irregular migrants on Libyan territory.

Libya's Grand Mufti Al-Sadiq Al-Gharyani stated that UNHCR operates in Libya illegally and called for its expulsion, while also warning that incitement against migrants or attacks on them are religiously unacceptable. A UN human rights report covering 2024–2025 documented abduction, arbitrary detention and abuse of migrants held in Libyan facilities.

Libya's Grand Mufti Al-Sadiq Al-Gharyani stated that UNHCR operates in Libya illegally and called for its expulsion, while also warning that incitement against migrants or attacks on them are religiously unacceptable. A UN human rights report covering 2024–2025 documented abduction, arbitrary detention and abuse of migrants held in Libyan facilities.

Libya is being pushed past its limits — with 900,000 migrants in a country of just 7 million, Libyans have every right to demand their government act. The UNHCR's presence fuels suspicion that migration burdens are being offloaded onto an already fractured nation for Europe's benefit. Addressing this crisis through law and state institutions isn't xenophobia — it's basic national sovereignty.

Libya is being pushed past its limits — with 900,000 migrants in a country of just 7 million, Libyans have every right to demand their government act. The UNHCR's presence fuels suspicion that migration burdens are being offloaded onto an already fractured nation for Europe's benefit. Addressing this crisis through law and state institutions isn't xenophobia — it's basic national sovereignty.

Migrants in Libya aren't a policy problem — they're human beings being abducted, tortured, raped and sold into forced labor by criminal networks with ties to Libyan authorities. The UN runs zero resettlement programs in Libya, making protest claims flat-out false. Deporting vulnerable people back into this documented cycle of abuse violates international law and basic human decency.

Migrants in Libya aren't a policy problem — they're human beings being abducted, tortured, raped and sold into forced labor by criminal networks with ties to Libyan authorities. The UN runs zero resettlement programs in Libya, making protest claims flat-out false. Deporting vulnerable people back into this documented cycle of abuse violates international law and basic human decency.

Libyans Storm UN HQ in Anti-Migrant Protests

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Migrants in Libya aren't a policy problem — they're human beings being abducted, tortured, raped and sold into forced labor by criminal networks, some with alleged ties to Libyan authorities. The U.N. runs no resettlement programs in Libya, making many protest claims misleading or outright false. Deporting vulnerable people back into this well-documented cycle of abuse raises serious concerns under international law and violates basic standards of human dignity and decency.

Migrants in Libya aren't a policy problem — they're human beings being abducted, tortured, raped and sold into forced labor by criminal networks, some with alleged ties to Libyan authorities. The U.N. runs no resettlement programs in Libya, making many protest claims misleading or outright false. Deporting vulnerable people back into this well-documented cycle of abuse raises serious concerns under international law and violates basic standards of human dignity and decency.

Libya is being pushed past its limits — with around 900,000 migrants in a country of just 7 million people, many Libyans believe the issue can no longer be ignored. The UNHCR's presence fuels suspicion that migration pressures are being shifted onto Libya for Europe's benefit. The fallout from the 2011 NATO intervention fueled instability across the Sahel. Addressing the crisis through state authority is not xenophobia — it's a question of national sovereignty and public order.

Libya is being pushed past its limits — with around 900,000 migrants in a country of just 7 million people, many Libyans believe the issue can no longer be ignored. The UNHCR's presence fuels suspicion that migration pressures are being shifted onto Libya for Europe's benefit. The fallout from the 2011 NATO intervention fueled instability across the Sahel. Addressing the crisis through state authority is not xenophobia — it's a question of national sovereignty and public order.

There is a 61% chance that Libya will experience a successful coup d'etat before 2040, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

There is a 61% chance that Libya will experience a successful coup d'etat before 2040, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

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