The repatriation occurred in collaboration with the International Organisation for Migration (IOM). This was done under the Voluntary Humanitarian Return (VHR) programme for 2023. A third batch of 134 Ghanaians was repatriated from Misrata to Ghana under the same programme on October 10, 2023. In total, 629 Ghanaians were beneficiaries of Voluntary Humanitarian Return programme in 2023As part of the repatriation, Ghanaians in detention centres or with medical challenges were given priority. Individuals with children, stranded persons and people who were destitute and needing assistance to return to Ghana were also prioritised.

Source: Libya Today February 10, 2024 01:00 UTC