Libya deported migrants to Niger on Christmas Day, its first such deportation in years.

Libya deported a group of migrants to Niger on Christmas Day, marking the first such deportation in years. The migrants were sent back for breaking Libyan laws. Since the 2011 overthrow of Muammar Gaddafi, Libya has become a major transit point for African migrants heading to Europe. The International Organization for Migration estimates there are about 787,000 migrants in Libya, with 41% facing hardships like environmental, political, or economic issues before migrating.

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