At least 158 undocumented migrants have been rescued off Libya’s northwestern coast, the country’s navy said Monday, Anadolu reports.
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Ever since the collapse of the central authority in Libya in 2011, the country’s northwestern coast has become a hub for illegal migration to Italy and other countries in Europe.
Libya represents a major transit point for African migrants seeking access to Europe, especially Italy.
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