صحافة بلادي صحيفة إلكترونية مغاربية متجددة على مدار الساعة تعنى بشؤون المغرب الجزائر ليبيا موريتانيا تونس
Libya –Worrying indicators continue regarding the conditions of migrants in the desert corridors linking Libya, Algeria, and Niger, as available data reveal an escalation in mass deportations to isolated border areas, in extremely harsh humanitarian conditions.
According to what was announced by the “Alarmphone Sahara” organization, more than 1,800 migrants were deported during the month of February 2026 to what is known as “Point Zero”, which is a desert area located on the border between Algeria and Niger, where the deportees are left without sufficient logistical support or basic resources for survival.
One of the most prominent smuggling routes in southern Libya extends for a distance of approximately 600 kilometers, starting from the Libyan-Nigerian border all the way to the city of Sebha, before the roads branch off towards Algeria and Morocco. This route, known as “Gaddafi Road,” has turned since 2011 into an active crossing for human smuggling networks, in light of the fragility of the security situation and the expansion of the desert.
Identical testimonies from deported migrants speak of the confiscation of their money, phones, and personal documents before they are transported to desert border areas, where they are forced to travel long distances on foot in harsh weather conditions. Data also indicate that hundreds of Sudanese were among the deportees in recent weeks.
In the same context, the Libyan authorities recently announced the discovery of dozens of bodies in the south of the country, which reflects the extent of the risks surrounding migrants crossing desert routes, whether due to thirst, accidents, or the activity of smuggling networks.
These developments raise criticism from international human rights organizations, which called for respecting international standards related to the protection of refugees and asylum seekers, and ensuring that they are not exposed to life-threatening risks during deportation or deportation operations.
Between the requirements of controlling borders and combating irregular migration, the Niger Desert remains one of the most dangerous crossing points on African migration routes, as the journey north often turns into a daily battle for survival.
Source:“My press”
