Libyan MP Saeed Amghib has issued a strong warning about the escalating influx of illegal migrants into Libya, describing it not merely as a humanitarian or social challenge, but as a direct threat to national security and state sovereignty.
In a Facebook post, Amghib stressed that Libyan cities have become primary destinations for migrants of various nationalities. With oversight mechanisms largely absent, their numbers are growing at an alarming rate—prompting urgent concern over both immediate and long-term consequences.
He outlined near-term risks, including mounting pressure on essential services such as healthcare, education, and public infrastructure. He also pointed to rising crime, smuggling networks, and potential security disruptions caused by extremist or suspicious individuals hiding among migrant groups. Social and economic tensions are also intensifying due to cultural disparities and the growing burden on local communities.
Looking ahead, Amghib warned of deeper structural threats: shifts in Libya’s demographic composition, gradual erosion of sovereignty through foreign interventions under the pretext of migrant protection, and economic strain caused by capital outflows and currency instability. He also raised concerns about the weakening of national identity and the risk of forced resettlement through international deals that could sideline Libyan citizens.
Amghib concluded by emphasizing that the gravest mistake any government can make is to approach this issue with complacency or randomness. He called for clear, decisive national policies to shield Libya from the destabilizing effects of irregular migration and safeguard its future.
