Libya refused to host the US-declared migrants, sovereignty says ‘not pervasive’
The Tripoli-based government on Wednesday dismissed media reports by the National Unity (GNU), stating that Libya had reached an agreement with the United States, which was to accept the migrants expelled from the US earth. In his official response, GNU clarified that “there is no such deal or coordination” and was called to honor Libya’s national sovereignty. The government also warned that the “parallel institutions” could be involved in unauthorized unauthorized discussions to work on behalf of Libya the state that do not hold any legal or political weight. Libya is divided between an Eastern administration led by un-recognized GNU and Khalifa Hafar located in the west, whose forces control parts of the country with Bengaji and Tobruk. The report appeared during a visit to Washington by Hafar’s son, Saddam Hafar, which raises concerns about informal diplomatic engagement. GNU Prime Minister Abdulmid Dabibah, while strengthening the message on social media, said that Libya “denies to be a destination for expelled migrants, which is whatever excuse,” and insisted that any deals made by illegitimate actors are zero. Echoing GNU’s stance, the Eastern administration also issued a statement refusing any participation in a migrant rehabilitation deal. Both sides agreed that the sovereignty of Libya should be retained.
