Libya Targets Somali, Sudanese, Ethiopian and Eritrean Migrants

Authorities in eastern Libya have launched a security crackdown targeting migrants from Somalia, Sudan, Ethiopia and Eritrea following a decision by the eastern-based administration to prohibit nationals of the four countries from entering or remaining in territories under its control.

According to local Libyan media, security forces have stepped up inspections at checkpoints between cities and in areas believed to shelter irregular migrants. The operations are aimed at identifying and detaining…