2 sourcesPartial overlap24 June 2026generalsomalia

Eastern Libya bans citizens from four African countries

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The Libyan Government Bans Citizens from Four African Countries from Entering

According to data released by the United Nations earlier this year, there are currently more than 900,000 migrants in Libya.

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Benghazi, Libya – The administration governing eastern Libya has announced a ban on citizens from four African countries, stating that this measure is part of the "reorganization of foreign citizens entering Libya."

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There are more than 900,000 migrants in Libya according to the United Nations. (reported by Shabelle Media, BBC Somali)

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Shabelle Media

The eastern Libyan authorities have announced a ban on citizens from four African countries.

BBC Somali

The Libyan government has banned citizens from four African countries from entering Libya.

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Shabelle Media and BBC Somali independently report the same central fact — There are more than 900,000 migrants in Libya according to the United Nations. — making it the most reliable part of this coverage.

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Shabelle Media07:26

Bariga Liibiya oo laga mamnuucay muwaadiniinta afar dal oo Afrikaan ah

Eastern Libya bans citizens from four African countries

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BBC Somali08:57

The Libyan Government Bans Citizens from Four African Countries from Entering

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2 reports · 07:26 to 08:57 UTC

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