Eritrean refugees in Libya

It has been reported recently that there are about 600 Eritrean refugees in detention in different places in Libya. Currently 15 Eritrean refugees from Jewazat Prison in Tripoli are facing deportation to Eritrea.

As per its mission statement and in line with the urgent need to protect the basic rights of the Eritreans in the country, NECS-Europe has established appropriate contacts with the UNHCR headquarter in Geneva. NECS-Europe has so far received assurances that the UNHCR is following closely the situation and is having its branch office in Tripoli defend their case legally within the frame work of the applicable international law.

NECS-Europe will ceaselessly exert pressure to have its efforts materialize. Its objectives are twofold: a) block any deportation attempts and b) procure the liberation of all those who are being locked in the detention centres.

NECS-Europe is thus calling upon all Eritreans in Diaspora to rally behind the cause of Eritrean refugees in general and those at risk of deportation in particular.

NECS-Europe: necs_europe@yahoo.com