Archive · 23 Jun 2025
Greece Deploys Frigates to Deter Migrant Flows from Libya
Greece is sending warships to the waters near Libya to stop migrants from coming to its islands.
More and more people are trying to travel by sea from Libya, including people from Sudan, to reach Greece.
The Greek Prime Minister said that the situation is alarming.
The ships, which include frigates and a support vessel, will work with Libyan authorities and other European forces.
Greece has been a popular place for migrants to enter Europe in the past, especially in 2015, when a large number of people arrived.
Greece and Egypt have discussed the recent increase in migration.
Greece will deploy three naval vessels off Libya to deter migrant arrivals.
The move is in response to a surge in sea arrivals from Libya.
Over 800 migrants have attempted to reach Greek islands since Thursday.
The deployment includes two frigates and one support vessel.
The action will be coordinated with Libyan and other European forces.
- Who
- Greek government, Greek Navy, migrants from Libya and surrounding areas.
- What
- Greece will deploy naval vessels to deter migrant arrivals.
- When
- Deployment to begin in the coming days; surge in arrivals in recent months.
- Where
- Off Libya's territorial waters, near Greek southern islands.
- Why
- To deter migrant arrivals and address increased flows from Libya.
- Vessels Deployed
- Two frigates and one support vessel
- Location of Deployment
- Off Libya's territorial waters
- Reason for Deployment
- To deter migrant arrivals
- Coordination
- With Libyan authorities and other European forces
- Arrival Surge
- More than 800 migrants since Thursday
- Origin of Migrants
- Mainly from Middle East and North Africa
