The Iraqi Embassy in Libya has overseen the repatriation of a second group of Iraqi migrants, with 97 individuals returning voluntarily from Libya to Erbil aboard Iraqi Air Force aircraft. This latest flight brings the total number of citizens returned under the humanitarian programme to 197. The initiative follows directives from Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to provide urgent assistance to Iraqis abroad and facilitate their safe return.
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Dr Ahmed al-Sahhaf, Iraq’s Chargé d’Affaires, stated that the operation involved rigorous diplomatic coordination to provide essential medical and food supplies. The flights were secured by units from the National Intelligence Service alongside medical teams from the Ministry of Health to ensure the well-being of the passengers. Al-Sahhaf commended the close cooperation with Libyan authorities and the Department of Foreign Relations in the Kurdistan Region, noting that embassy staff in Tripoli worked around the clock to execute the mission. He highlighted that these efforts reflect both the strength of Iraq-Libya bilateral relations and a steadfast commitment to resolving the plight of migrants.