Controversies of the Libyan Coast Guard and EU Policies

This chapter explores the contentious practices of the Libyan Coast Guard, bolstered by the European Union's support to curb migrant arrivals. It highlights the questionable conditions faced by migrants in Libya, including exploitation and abuse in detention facilities, while addressing the ineffectiveness of EU efforts to influence local militias. The analysis reveals the challenges of European migration policy and its detrimental effects on human rights in the Mediterranean region.