Libya deports 486 illegal migrants

**This is a 60-seconds sample of the video. For the full version, please contact us.**

Libya deports 486 illegal migrants

STORY: Libya deports 486 illegal migrants DATELINE: Aug. 22, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:55 LOCATION: Tripoli CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the press conference 2. various of the illegal migrants 3. various of the press conference STORYLINE: Libyan Interior Minister Emad al-Tarabelsi announced Monday that 486 illegal migrants have been deported to their countries of origin. In a press conference following the announcement, the minister said that 294 of them are from Egypt. Al-Tarabelsi said that the deportees include those recently left stranded near the Tunisian border after being expelled by Tunisian authorities. "The international community and the European Union must help Libya to reduce this phenomenon, which has burdened the country with the presence of large numbers of migrants," al-Tarabelsi said. "The Ministry of the Interior has launched an expanded security campaign ... to arrest human traffickers and refer them to court. These efforts will be intensified in the future," he said

  • Product Code
  • ILEA001631675
  • Registered date
  • 2023/8/22 00:00:00
  • Credit
  • Xinhua / Kyodo News Images
  • Media source
  • Xinhua News Agency.All Rights Reserved
  • Media size
  • 1920 × 1080 pixel
  • Deployment size
  • 183.77(MB)*
  • Special instruction

*File size when opened in Photoshop, etc.

Similar Images & Videos

    174 migrants deported from Libya to Nigeria

    STORY: 174 migrants deported from Libya to Nigeria SHOOTING TIME: June 25, 2024 DATELINE: June 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:35 LOCATION: Tripoli CATEGORY: SOCIETY/POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the migrants 2. various of the migrants departing STORYLINE: A total of 174 migrants were deported from Libya to Nigeria on Tuesday with the assistance of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), according to a Libyan official. Muhammad Baraida, an assistant for security affairs with the Libyan Illegal Immigration Control Department, told Xinhua that the repatriated migrants were mostly women "who tested positive for infectious and chronic diseases." The migrants were deported through IOM's Voluntary Humanitarian Return (VHR) program, which facilitates the return of migrants stranded in Libya to their countries of origin. Baraida added that the voluntary repatriation was carried out in collaboration with IOM and the Nigerian embassy in Libya. Since the 2011 downfall of late leader Muammar Gadd

      World Bank Group approves new financing for Egypt

      STORY: World Bank Group approves new financing for Egypt SHOOTING TIME: File DATELINE: June 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:46 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of banks in Egypt STORYLINE: The World Bank approved on Monday the provision of 700 million U.S. dollars in financing the Egyptian government, within the framework of the Development Policy Financing (DPF) program, to enhance macroeconomic stability. The DPF program is designed to support the government's efforts to address short-term economic challenges, contribute to strengthening structural reforms, increase the competitiveness of the economy, and improve the business environment in Egypt. Egyptian Minister of International Cooperation Rania Al-Mashat said the Egyptian government pledges to implement ambitious economic and structural reforms, aiming at creating a more competitive economy. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Cairo. (XHTV)

        Japan to respond appropriately, any time to excessive yen moves: currency official

        STORY: Japan to respond appropriately, any time to excessive yen moves: currency official SHOOTING TIME: June 20, 2024/Earlier footage DATELINE: June 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:39 LOCATION: Tokyo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Bank of Japan 2. various of banks in Japan 3. various of Tokyo Stock Exchange 4. various of Nikkei stock index STORYLINE: Japan stands ready to take appropriate steps against volatile currency moves at "any time," the country's top currency diplomat said Monday, as the yen neared the 160 line against the U.S. dollar, a level that previously prompted authorities to intervene in the market. Masato Kanda, vice finance minister for international affairs, warned that excessive yen fluctuations negatively affect the economy. "We are ready to take appropriate action at any time," he told reporters. The yen's weakness persists after the Bank of Japan's decision this month to hold off reducing bond-buying stimulus until its July meeting. The yen weakened to 159.94 per U.S. doll

          Morocco sends medical aid to Palestinians in Gaza

          STORY: Morocco sends medical aid to Palestinians in Gaza SHOOTING DATE: June 24, 2024 DATELINE: June 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:33 LOCATION: Rabat CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of C-130 2. various of loading medical aid STORYLINE: Moroccan King Mohammed VI has given order on Monday to send humanitarian medical aid to Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. According to a press release from the Moroccan Foreign Ministry, the aid consists of 40 tonnes of medical supplies, containing equipment for treating burns and emergencies as well as essential medicines. The Moroccan aid will be transported via the same land route used for the food aid sent in March, during which Morocco delivered over 40 tonnes of food, it said. Regarding the current situation in Gaza, the Moroccan Foreign Ministry earlier issued a statement calling for the protection of innocent civilians and the smooth flow of humanitarian aid. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Rabat. (XHTV)

            Iran, Bahrain agree to begin talks on bilateral ties resumption

            STORY: Iran, Bahrain agree to begin talks on bilateral ties resumption SHOOTING TIME: June 23, 2024 DATELINE: June 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:33 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the meeting STORYLINE: Iran and Bahrain have agreed to start talks on the resumption of bilateral political relations following an eight-year diplomatic freeze, the two countries announced in a joint statement. Iran's Caretaker Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani and Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani met in the Iranian capital Tehran on Sunday within the framework of the two countries' historical and brotherly relations, religious and neighborly bonds, shared history and mutual interests, according to the joint statement published on the Iranian Foreign Ministry's website early Monday. "In this meeting, the two sides agreed on the creation of the necessary mechanisms for starting bilateral talks on how to resume relations between their countries," the statement said. The mee

              France's investments in Egypt amount to 7.2 bln USD: Egyptian PM

              STORY: France's investments in Egypt amount to 7.2 bln USD: Egyptian PM SHOOTING TIME: June 24, 2024 DATELINE: June 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:49 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the cabinet headquarters 2. various of the meeting STORYLINE: In a meeting with a delegation of the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry and representatives of French companies working in Egypt on Monday, Egypt's Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly stated that French investments in Egypt amounted to about 7.2 billion U.S. dollars through 940 French companies in the country. During the meeting, Mostafa Madbouly reviewed the projects implemented by these companies in Egypt, their future plans, and their proposals to develop their investments in Egypt. The Prime Minister expressed hope for French companies to increase their investments in Egypt, particularly in sectors like transportation, especially metro projects. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Cairo. (XHTV)

                Egypt reports growth in electronic payment gateway operations

                STORY: Egypt reports growth in electronic payment gateway operations SHOOTING TIME: June 23, 2024 DATELINE: June 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:47 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Ministry of Finance 2. various of Egypt's Minister of Finance Mohamed Maait speaking STORYLINE: Egypt's Minister of Finance Mohamed Maait said on Sunday that the Government Electronic Payment Gateway (GePG) has experienced growth in its operations from July 2023 to May 2024, referring the total value of services processed through GePG reached 2.5 trillion Egyptian pound (EGP) (about 51.9 billion USD) during this period, compared to 2.1 trillion EGP (43.6 billion USD) in the previous fiscal year. The electronic payment service for workers' salaries in the country saw a growth rate of 24 percent, amounting to 299.4 billion EGP (6.21 billion USD), versus 242.2 billion EGP (5.03 billion USD) in the same period of the last fiscal year. The minister further highlighted that the value of the electronic payment service

                  Israeli army confirms killing of senior Hamas commander in Gaza

                  STORY: Israeli army confirms killing of senior Hamas commander in Gaza SHOOTING TIME: June 20, 2024 DATELINE: June 21, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:33 LOCATION: Jerusalem CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Israeli troops near the border with the Gaza Strip in southern Israel 2. various of smoke after Israeli strikes in the Gaza Strip STORYLINE: The Israeli army confirmed on Thursday the killing of a Hamas commander in an airstrike in the town of Beit Hanoun in the northern Gaza Strip. Israeli military spokesperson Avichay Adraee said in a press statement that Ahmed Al-Sawarka, who led sniper operations in the Beit Hanoun area and played a role in "terrorist" acts against Israeli forces, was killed by a military aircraft. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Thursday that IDF troops are continuing to operate in the central Gaza Strip and the southern Rafah area. The health authorities in Gaza said in a press statement that as of Thursday, the Palestinian death toll from Israeli military operatio

                    China strives to strengthen int'l cooperation on cultural heritage protection

                    STORY: China strives to strengthen int'l cooperation on cultural heritage protection SHOOTING TIME: June 20, 2024 DATELINE: June 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:49 LOCATION: QINGDAO, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): MA XIAOLIN, Curator of Henan Museum 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ARAZ BAGRILI, Head of the International Organization Cooperation Department, Ministry for Culture of Azerbaijan 4. various of the event STORYLINE: The 2nd Council Meeting of the Alliance for Cultural Heritage in Asia was held in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, from Wednesday to Thursday, attracting around 150 attendees from 23 countries and 2 international organizations. The alliance has been running for a year. Attendees from China and other countries to the meeting have spoken highly of China's efforts and shared their views on the future of cultural heritage protection in Asia. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): MA XIAOLIN, Curator of Henan Museum "I have a deep feeling about this meeting.

                      9 dead, 46 injured in fire, explosions at Chad munitions depot

                      STORY: 9 dead, 46 injured in fire, explosions at Chad munitions depot SHOOTING TIME: June 18, 2024 DATELINE: June 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:15 LOCATION: N'Djamena CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the explosions STORYLINE: At least nine people have been killed and 46 others injured following a fire that triggered explosions at an ammunitions depot in the Chadian capital of N'Djamena, Abdelmadjid Abderrahim, the country's health minister, said on Wednesday. The cause of the fire and explosions, which occurred late Tuesday, is not yet known, Abderrahim told a press conference, which was also attended by five other ministers. Local media reported that civilians, including children, were among the victims. Earlier Wednesday, Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno visited those injured and the disaster site, located at the city's Goudji neighborhood. "The situation is under control. The state will take care of those that were injured," Deby told reporters after the visit. "This se