IOM says helps over 11,000 migrants in Libya return home so far this year


TRIPOLI, Oct. 2 (Xinhua) -- The International Organization for Migration (IOM) announced on Wednesday that it has helped more than 11,000 migrants in Libya voluntarily return to their countries of origin so far this year.

"VHR (Voluntary Humanitarian Return) is a vital part of IOM's mission to ensure safe, humane, and dignified returns, offering essential support to migrants who wish to return home," IOM said in a statement.

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