North African countries have urged Europe at a Trans-Mediterranean Migration Forum in Tripoli to increase aid to help them stem the flow of refugees and migrants. Representatives from 28 African and European countries met in Libyan capital on Wednesday (17 July) to discuss ways to tackle irregular migration. The North African country is a main departure point for refugees and migrants, mostly from sub-Saharan African countries, risking perilous Mediterranean Sea journeys to seek better lives in Europe. Therefore, countries “have a moral responsibility” towards the people “who cross the desert and the sea” hoping to reach Europe, Libyan Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah said. Describing the EU financial aid as “insufficient to address the problem,” Tunisian Prime Minister Ahmed Hachani also called on the European Union to increase the funds to his and other countries to help tackle the flow of migrants from sub-Saharan Africa.

Source: The North Africa Journal July 18, 2024 19:42 UTC