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According to IOM Libya, 1,067 migrants were intercepted by the Libyan authorities and brought back to Libya between January 1 and January 7. Conditions for migrants in Libya are consistently being described as "undignified" and "inhumane."
The number of migrants who were intercepted at sea and brought back to Libya by Libyan authorities last year is equal to 24,684 persons, a 24% decrease compared to 2021 when they were 32,425.
International Organization for Migration (IOM) said Monday 1,042 migrants were intercepted and returned to Libya in the period of 11 - 17 December 2022.