In 2011 the NATO forces spearheaded by UK, France and the US overthrew the Libyan leader opening unexpectedly the Pandora’s Box. More than 140,000 people have made the journey so far this year with over 3,500 reported drowned or uncounted for. Earlier this week, in 48 hours, 11,000 additional migrants were saved in the Mediterranean by Italy’s coastguard after departing from Libyan coasts. EU countries like Greece witnessing the largest arrivals have called on the bloc to react. Tukey, following the failed military coup, has put the agreement with the EU to curb the flux of migrants on the line.

Source: The North Africa Journal October 07, 2016 15:56 UTC