Recovery and Burial Operations of Irregular Migrants along the Western Coast

Over the past week, the coastline from Zuwara to Ras Ajdir was surveyed, resulting in the discovery of remains of three bodies in Mellitah and twelve bodies in Zuwara, all belonging to irregular migrants. The bodies were recovered and transferred to the morgue for autopsy and documentation, and later buried in Abu Kammash Cemetery, where each grave is marked with a forensic identification number, in the presence of the relevant authorities.

During the past two weeks, 8 bodies were recovered last week and 26 bodies the week before from Zuwara, Abu Kammash, and Mellitah. Additionally, 5 bodies were transferred from Tripoli to be buried in Zuwara, while 7 identified bodies were transported from Zuwara to Tripoli for handover to their families.

The teams continue to operate in accordance with the approved procedures — Surveying, Recovery, Autopsy, and Burial — ensuring the preservation of human dignity at every stage.

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