Migrant Rescue Watch: January 2020

Thursday, January 30, 2020

IOM provides humanitarian assistance to stranded migrants at Qanfoudah

* Libya 27.01.20 - IOM staff supplied new mattresses, blankets and cleaning materials to stranded migrants at Qanfoudah Immigration Shelter.

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Wednesday, January 29, 2020

Repatriation of 145 migrants stranded at Qanfoudah Immigration Shelter

* Libya 27.01.20 - 57 migrants of Egyptian nationality including women & children were repatriated over land border crossing at Qanfoudah Immigration Shelter.

* Libya 28.01.20 - 88 Chadian and Sudanese migrants stranded at Qanfoudah Immigration Shelter transferred to Kufra Immigration Detention Center and are scheduled for repatriation.

Joint Turkish - Libyan migrant rescue operation 28.01.2020

🔴 SAR Op 28.01.20 - Joint rescue efforts - Turkish Navy frigate TCG GAZİANTEP and Libyan Coast Guard ship "Sabratha" rescued 30 migrants incl. women from 1 rubber boat. All disembarked safely at Tripoli Naval Base. (VIDEO)

[UPDATE] SAR Op 28.01.20 - Turkish Navy and Libyan Coast Guard rescued jointly 78 migrants including 1 women from 1 rubber boat and NOT as previously reported 30 migrants. Rescued migrants were predominately of Sudanese nationality.

Undersecretary for Immigration Affairs Mohamed Al Shebani meets Italian Ambassador in Tripoli

* Libya 28.01.20 - Meeting of Interior Ministry Undersecretary for Immigration Affairs Mohamed Al Shebani with Italian Ambassador Giuseppe Buccino Grimaldi in Tripoli. During meeting number of matters related to illegal immigration & current challenges were discussed. Issue concerning efforts of the Libyan Coast Guard in rescue operations was also high on agenda.

Tuesday, January 28, 2020

Annaser Organization provided baby formula to stranded migrant women with children

* Libya 28.01.20 - Annaser Organization for Development and Relief staff provided baby formula and supplements to stranded migrant women with children at al-Nasr Immigration Detention Center in Zawiya.

1780 migrants detained and processed in Janzour Immigration Detention Center

* Libya 28.01.20 - According to official statistics issued today by DCIM administration for the period of 2018-19 a total of 1780 migrants were detained, processed and identified at Janzour Imm. Detention Center.

Sunday, January 26, 2020

Libyan Coastal Security patrol from Zuwara rescued 29 migrants

🔴 SAR Op 26.01.20 - Libyan Coastal Security patrol from Zuwara rescued 29 migrants incl. women & children from 1 boat 30 nm North of Mellitah. All disembarked safely at Zuwara. Upon medical assistance and humanitarian aid migrants were transferred to Security Directorate for processing and accommodation.

Libyan Coast Guard ship "Fezzan" SAR Op 25.01.2020

🔴 SAR Op 25.01.20 - Libyan Coast Guard ship "Fezzan" rescued 49 migrants incl. 2 women and 6 children from 1 boat off Zuwara. Migrants disembarked safely at Hamidiya Point in Tajoura ca. 21.00 hrs. Upon medical attention and humanitarian aid all rescued were released.

Nationality of rescued: (Male) Morocco 19, Bangladesh 10, Egypt 4, Nigeria 2, Somalia 2, Senegal 1, Gambia 1, Ghana 1, Palestine 1 - (Female) Nigeria 1 (pregnant), Ghana 1 - (Children/Male) Somalia 4, Bangladesh 2.

Saturday, January 25, 2020

Libyan Red Crescent provided clothing & personal hygiene products to migrants

* Libya 25.01.20 - Libyan Red Crescent provided clothing, baby milk, diapers and personal hygiene products incl. soap, shampoo, toothpaste & toothbrushes to a group of migrant women & children scheduled for repatriation at Kufra Immigration Shelter. Only Libyan Red Crescent answered the call for humanitarian assistance despite many requests issued by DCIM administration in Kufra to authorities and international organizations.

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Head of the Greater Benghazi DCIM inspects Qanfudah Immigration Shelter

* Libya 24.01.20 - Head of the Greater Benghazi DCIM Lt. Col. Ashraf Hussein Howaidi inspected Qanfudah Immigration Shelter and supervised issue of Friday's meal to stranded migrants. The Friday's meal comprised of couscous with chicken and stuffed peppers plus soft drinks & mineral water.

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Thursday, January 23, 2020

Arab Spring Foundation donated blankets & clothing to stranded migrants

* Libya 23.01.20 - The Arab Spring Foundation donated blankets & clothing to stranded migrants and distributed sweets to children at Qanfudah Immigration Shelter / Greater Benghazi.