UNHCR Malta

Somali asylum seekers among victims of militias in Libya

It is hoped that the elections, due to take place in June 2012, might set Libya on track for a brighter future, but at the moment the country remains divided at the mercy of heavily armed militias.

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"It was the music and the lights which drew us to safety," Somali survivor

One Somali national told UNHCR Malta that they left Tripoli some seven days ago. He also said that seven individuals had died during the voyage.

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“I’m not racist, but …”

NCPE launched “I’m not racist, but …”, a project, aimed at promoting equality and empowering of minorities.

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Refugees struggle to get by in Tripoli

Life for foreigners during Gaddafi's rule was always uncertain because of unpredictable policies on migrant workers, who are essential to the Libyan economy.

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Did you know...

Over 16,000 persons arrived in Malta by boat since 2002

56% of all asylum seekers were granted protection in Malta from 2002-2...

26% of the total arrivals in 2011 are from Somalia

that 5% of those granted international protection in 2011 came from Sy...

65% of all beneficiaries of protection hail from Somalia, ...

around 1,800 persons are living in open centres in Malta

that around 4,000 refugees and migrantse from sub-Saharan countries li...

4.4%of the total population in Malta are foreigners

that 1,500 individuals are believed to have died in an attempt to cros...

that 31 individuals returned voluntarily to their country of origin i...