The group, which included women and children, departed from Benina International Airport in Benghazi, Libya, and was flown back to Nigeria.

At least 159 Nigerians stranded in Libya have been repatriated with the support of the Libyan Department for Combating Illegal Migration (DCIM), consular officials, and the International Organisation for Migration (IOM).

The group, which included women and children, departed from Benina International Airport in Benghazi, Libya, and was flown back to Nigeria.

Migrant Rescue Watch, an organisation monitoring migration issues, confirmed the development on Wednesday via its official X handle.

"DCIM in coordination with consular staff and IOM support repatriated 159 #migrants incl. women and children of Nigerian nationality via Benina Int. Airport," it said.

This repatriation is part of ongoing efforts to address the challenges faced by Nigerian migrants stranded in Libya.

Many Nigerians travel to Libya, hoping to cross into Europe in search of better opportunities. However, they often find themselves trapped in harsh conditions, facing detention, exploitation, and human rights abuses.

In recent years, the IOM and the Nigerian government have been working together to facilitate the voluntary return of these migrants. According to the IOM, thousands of Nigerians have been repatriated from Libya under its Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration (AVRR) programme.

Despite these efforts, the plight of Nigerian migrants in Libya remains a pressing issue, with many still stranded and facing uncertain futures. The recent repatriation highlights the need for continued international cooperation to protect the rights and welfare of migrants.

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