Libya expels 10 aid groups over migration support allegations

Libyan authorities have ordered ten international aid organizations, including Doctors Without Borders and the UN refugee agency, to suspend operations, accusing them of facilitating the resettlement of African migrants without proper authorization. The Internal Security Agency claims this activity threatens the demographic balance of Libya, likening it to hostile actions against the nation. This crackdown follows a history of chaos since the 2011 ousting of Muammar Gaddafi, leading to a proliferation of armed militias and human trafficking. Aid organizations assert they have been targeted through harassment, and Doctors Without Borders has already suspended its work due to increasing pressure from local authorities. The Libyan government is emphasizing the need for oversight in humanitarian efforts, highlighting its commitment to controlling migration flows. The situation reflects ongoing tensions between the need for humanitarian assistance and national security concerns regarding migration.