Yesterday, Saturday, the Chief of Staff of the Libyan Naval Forces announced the rescue of 179 illegal immigrants who were on their way to European shores on board two rubber boats.
The Libyan (Wasat Gate) stated that the boat "Phoenix 3", after being equipped with the necessary capabilities for the rescue and recovery operation, managed to rescue 119 migrants of different nationalities; While the security of the base managed to rescue 60 immigrants of African and Asian nationalities.
The Libyan Navy pointed out that the Migration Control Authority will follow up the process of caring for migrants and completing the procedures for their deportation to their countries.
The number of migrants rescued in the Mediterranean Sea - this year - reached 9,216 illegal immigrants, compared to 7,106 migrants rescued last year, according to what was announced by the Minister of Interior in the Libyan National Unity Government Khaled Mazen, on the seventh of this year. This June.
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