Egypt has repatriated 2,635 of its citizens from Libya since the start of 2025, the Foreign Ministry announced on Monday, December 22 as part of ongoing efforts to protect Egyptians abroad. Of those repatriated, 1,132 were from Tripoli and western Libya, and more than 1,500 from Benghazi and the eastern region.
The ministry highlighted close coordination with Libyan authorities to locate Egyptians reported missing or detained, underscoring Egypt’s commitment to citizen safety amid challenges posed by illegal migration and fragile security conditions in Libya.
Libya continues to serve as a major transit point for migrants traveling to Europe. Egypt has intensified measures to curb irregular migration through a national strategy aimed at preventing its territory from being used as a transit route. Last week, 14 Egyptians perished when a migrant boat sank while traveling from Libya to Greece.
