87 African migrants intercepted in Ghadames border operation

The Ministry of Interior has reported that 87 undocumented migrants of various African nationalities were detained during security operations in the vicinity of Ghadames.
According to a statement posted on the ministry’s Facebook page, patrols from the Ghadames Security Sector of the Border Guard Service conducted searches across desert areas, valleys, and unimproved roads leading to the city.
The ministry stated that the individuals received humanitarian assistance following their interception and were transported to sector headquarters to await transfer to appropriate authorities in accordance with established legal procedures.
These operations are part of ongoing security measures implemented by border patrol units in the region.
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