The United State Government has reacted on the recent attack on a migrant detention center in Libya which affected over 100 lives.
It was recorded that 44 people lost their lives amongst which there were 9 Nigerians. Also about 100 people were fatally injured.
In a statement released by the President Donald Trump administration;
“The United States strongly condemns the abhorrent attack on a migrant detention facility in Tajoura, Libya, which reportedly killed 44 and injured more than 100 innocent civilians. We extend our deepest condolences to families of those killed and wish a speedy recovery to those injured.
“This tragic and needless loss of life, which impacted one of the most vulnerable populations, underscores the urgent need for all Libyan parties to de-escalate fighting in Tripoli and return to the political process, which is the only viable path to lasting peace and stability in Libya.”
Deaths tolls has risen from the initial 44 to 53 in just 3 days. More bodies are still being pulled out of the rubble, indicating that the body count has not stopped.
BBC reports that the first missile landed in a garage beside the camp, while a second struck a hanger occupied by at list 120 European dream seekers.
Two of the migrants made it known that they were coerced to work for a local militia. At list 500 more stranded migrants are vulnerable to attacks according to the UN report.
“There are reports that following the first impact, some refugees and migrants were fired upon by guards as they tried to escape,” the UN report said.
“Humanitarian actors call for the immediate release of refugees and migrants from detention centres and for relocation to safe shelter,” the report added. Fathi Bashagha, Libya’s Minister of Interior, was quoted by the Libyan Observer, as saying that the government is considering closing all detention centres.
As at the time of this report, Nigeria’s foreign affairs ministry has failed to address the issue with no press release even on their Twitter handle.
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