Desert Shield Battalion apprehends 135 illegal migrants at the border

* Libya - In concerted efforts to secure southern borders on 25.03.20 Desert Shield Battalion apprehended 135 illegal migrants of different African nationalities near Toum border crossing with Niger. Migrants upon basic medical and humanitarian aid were handed over on 30.03.20 to Niger Border Forces in Madama District for completion of legal proceedings and repatriation.

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