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Written question asked by Lord Hylton (Crossbench) on Friday, 22 October 2021, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Friday, 5 November 2021. It was answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Conservative) on Friday, 5 November 2021 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Libya: Refugees

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of reports of up to 4,000 migrants being arrested in Libya; and what steps they are taking, if any, to either (1) register those migrants as refugees, or (2) repatriate those migrants.

Answer

The UK is deeply concerned by abuses of migrants and refugees in Libya. We continue to urge the Government of National Unity to take steps to end the exploitation and abuse of migrants and to implement a better functioning system that respects human rights.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL3344
Session
2021-22
Subjects
Arrests Refugees Repatriation Libya
Link
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