In December 2023, Libyan authorities issued a call for European support to help them address the nearly 700,000 migrants in Libya. Libya is in the middle of an economic downturn in which residents struggle to access salaries and buy imported goods. The complexity of immigration management will necessitate sustained support for Libyan authorities. Key Judgement-1: Libyan authorities will likely pursue international collaboration and deportation to curb migration in the next 12 months. Key Judgement-3: It is likely that Libyan authorities will seek more support from European institutions to manage migration in the next 6 months.
