A spokesman for the Libyan navy, Ayoub Qasim, on Wednesday, said that the Coast Guard rescued 132 illegal immigrants north of Al-Khums. Qasim added that the migrants, who were rescued from African nationalities, including 100 men, 22 women and 10 children, were provided with medical care and were taken to …
Read More »Libyan navy denies receiving any financial support from EU countries following Swiss statement
On Wednesday, a spokesman for the Swiss Federal Department of Justice and Police, Emmanuel Jacquet, said Wednesday that Switzerland has provided $ 1 million since last year to finance and support the IOM program to strengthen the Libyan Coast Guard capabilities. Jacque said that Switzerland had made it a priority …
Read More »116 illegal immigrants saved off the shores of Castelverde
On Wednesday a Libyan coast guard patrol rescued 166 illegal immigrants from different African nationalities off the coast of Castelverde. According to the media office of the Libyan Navy’s Facebook page, their rescue operation was carried out by their Sabratha boat. The Libyan Navy added that among those rescued were …
Read More »Libya Asks EU to Aid in Training Navy, Coast Guard and Security Services
(Author: Libyan Gazette Editorial Staff) Libyan Prime Minister Fayez al-Serraj has requested the EU’s support in the training of the Libyan Navy, Coast Guard, and security services, ahead of the European Union foreign ministers meeting to be held on Monday, After receiving Sarraj’s written request on Sunday, Vice President of …
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