US Deportation Plans to Libya Face Hurdles

The Trump administration is reportedly preparing to deport migrants to Libya via U.S. military flights as early as this week, which would be the first time such transfers occur. However, Libya’s two rival governments have denied any agreement to accept deportees, and the plan could change due to logistical, legal, or diplomatic challenges. The number and nationalities of migrants targeted for deportation have not been specified. Human rights groups and the U.S. State Department have condemned the dangerous and inhumane conditions in Libyan detention centers. The deportation effort is part of a broader strategy in which the U.S. seeks agreements with countries like Rwanda, Benin, Eswatini, and Moldova to accept deported migrants. Critics argue that sending migrants to Libya violates humanitarian standards, while the administration insists it is necessary for security.