…Libya Deports 48 Nigerian Women
The Dutch government is moving forward with its plan to deport failed asylum seekers to Uganda, despite concerns over European laws and human rights conventions, officials confirmed on Thursday.
The initiative, led by Foreign Trade and Development Aid Minister Reinette Klever and Asylum and Migration Minister Marjolein Faber, targets asylum seekers who have exhausted all legal options and cannot remain in the Netherlands. Those unable or unwilling to return to their home countries will be sent to Uganda until their final departure, local media reported.
Defending the policy, both ministers described it as “innovative” and assured that it aligns with existing regulations, including the European Convention on Human Rights.
Meanwhile, Libya’s Department for Combating Illegal Migration (DCIM), with assistance from Nigeria’s consular services and the International Organization for Migration (IOM), has deported 48 Nigerian women and two children.
The repatriation was carried out via Mitiga International Airport, ensuring their safe return to Nigeria. This effort is part of ongoing initiatives to assist Nigerian nationals facing hardships abroad, particularly in conflict-affected areas like Libya.
Migrant Rescue Watch confirmed the development in a statement on Thursday.
