Al Jufra, January 3, 2026 – A security force belonging to the Joint Security Chamber in Al Jufra managed to apprehend a number of illegal female migrants of Nigerian nationality, who were present on Libyan territory without carrying any identification papers or official documents proving the legality of their entry.

The Joint Security Chamber explained that one of its security checkpoints managed to intercept a “Fiat” vehicle carrying nine Nigerian women suspected of being illegal migrants. Upon inspecting the vehicle, it was confirmed that the women on board were not carrying any official documents.

The Chamber confirmed that it had taken the necessary legal measures regarding the incident, as the detainees were referred to the General Investigations Department of the Al Jufra Security Directorate to complete the legal procedures in accordance with the applicable laws.

The Joint Security Chamber in Al Jufra also stressed the importance of redoubling efforts to apprehend lawbreakers and confront all negative phenomena, which contributes to maintaining security and public order within the region.

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Al Jufra

Al Jufra is a district in central Libya, historically significant as a key crossroads for trans-Saharan trade routes and home to several ancient oases. It gained modern prominence during the 2011 Libyan Civil War when its largest city, Hun, became a major stronghold for anti-Gaddafi forces. The area’s history reflects both its long-standing strategic importance and its role in contemporary Libyan conflicts.

Joint Security Chamber

The Joint Security Chamber is a historic meeting room located within the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) of Panmunjom, Korea. It was established in 1953 as a venue for direct communication between North Korea and the United Nations Command following the Korean War armistice, famously used for negotiations and sometimes dramatic confrontations. Today, it remains a potent symbol of the ongoing division and delicate truce on the Korean Peninsula.

General Investigations Department

The General Investigations Department (GID), also known as the Mukhabarat, is the primary civilian intelligence agency of Jordan. It was established in 1964 and is renowned for its effectiveness in regional security and counterterrorism, playing a key role in maintaining the stability of the Hashemite Kingdom. Its history is deeply intertwined with modern Jordanian statecraft and Middle Eastern geopolitics.

Al Jufra Security Directorate

The Al Jufra Security Directorate is a Libyan government administrative and security headquarters located in the central Al Jufra District. Historically, the region and this facility gained significant strategic importance during the 2011 Libyan Civil War and subsequent conflicts, as it is a key location near vital airbases and crossroads in the country’s interior.