The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) resettled a batch of 71 asylum seekers from Libya to Canada. According to the UNHCR, currently, there are at least 41,404 refugees and asylum seekers registered in Libya for resettlement. UNHCR resettled 71 refugees, including 37 children, from Libya to Canada supported by @IOM_Libya. @CitImmCanada pic.twitter.com/cwxF9GiRUO — UNHCR Libya (@UNHCRLibya) November 21, 2021📊 UNHCR Libya 🇱🇾 weekly update and a summary of activities and distributions of assistance across the country. pic.twitter.com/wqaOIw6nQu — UNHCR Libya (@UNHCRLibya) November 21, 2021Spike in number of illegal migrants off Libyan coast sparks tensionsMeanwhile, there has been a considerable spike in instances of illegal migration off the Libyan coast.

Source: The North Africa Journal November 22, 2021 03:51 UTC