The Civil Society Commission rejects attempts to resettle irregular migrants, stressing that Libya's demographic stability is a red line.

Benghazi, March 17, 2025 (LANA) – The Civil Society Commission warned on Sunday against any attempts to resettle irregular migrants in Libya, stressing that Libya's national security and demographic stability are a red line that cannot be violated, whether internally or externally, under the pretext of defending rights and freedoms and rejecting hate speech or racial discrimination.

The Commission said in a statement issued on Sunday that it is closely monitoring reports circulating in local and international media outlets about attempts by some countries and foreign organizations to exploit the political division in Libya and explore opportunities to resettle irregular migrants and integrate them into Libyan society.

The Commission noted that it has monitored numerous reactions and statements issued by various parties working on the Libyan issue, particularly those issued by civil society organizations, which included false news and information that pose a direct and serious threat to Libyan national security.

The Commission called for respect for international human rights conventions, agreements, and covenants, and for avoiding hate speech and discrimination in all its forms. It also called for avoiding double standards from any party in this regard, stating that it is one of the most committed to preventing their violation and the need to preserve them.

In its statement, the Commission condemned the claims, demands, and statements issued by various local and international parties that attempt to impose the resettlement of illegal immigrants within Libya. It emphasized the importance of adhering to Libyan laws and international treaties and covenants, as well as Article 22 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, paragraph 2: "No restrictions may be placed on the exercise of this right other than those which are prescribed by law and which are necessary in a democratic society in the interests of national security or public safety, public order, the protection of public health or morals or the protection of the rights and freedoms of others."

The Commission urged the need to address the issue of illegal migration by providing all means of support and stability in the countries of origin of illegal migrants and improving their standard of living in their countries by providing them with job opportunities in their homelands. It called on all foreign countries concerned with the issue of illegal migration, especially European countries, to work to provide relevant agencies and institutions in Libya with all necessary materials and equipment, electronic surveillance systems, and advanced means and technologies to assist in border control, in order to curb this phenomenon.

The Commission warned against leniency and complacency in dealing with this phenomenon, which poses a threat to Libyan national security and the security of the entire region. In its statement, it noted the exploitation and involvement of some terrorist or criminal groups operating in the region in the smuggling of illegal migrants, which has contributed to rising crime rates. It emphasized the importance of raising awareness among all segments of Libyan society about the dangers of illegal migration and the methods used by smugglers. It also warned against the infiltration of terrorist groups into Libya.

At the end of its statement, the Commission warned all civil society organizations against calling for facilitating the resettlement of illegal migrants in Libya and that it would take all necessary legal measures to refer violators to the competent courts.

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