You Leave Libya

Libya is not safe. Aside from the conflict, Libya has not ratified the 1951 Refugee Convention or the 1967 protocol, and has failed to adopt asylum legislation. Libyan law criminalises unauthorised migration and does not distinguish between migrants, refugees, victims of trafficking or others in need of international protection (all are considered illegal immigrants). "Illegal immigrants" are subject to fines, detention and expulsion.

The surrounding countries aren't exactly safe havens for you either. Returning to Syria also isn't really an option. The best option out of these is Europe. There are simply no choices left...


See beneath video for your choices

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Notes & Sources: HRW, Danish Refugee Council, Video of the lives/ desperation of migrants caught in Libya
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