The House of Representatives called on all executive, administrative, regulatory, and security authorities to “counter any measures or arrangements that could be interpreted or exploited as a prelude to or a cover for any project aimed at settling foreigners or bringing about demographic change in the country,” affirming its commitment to the provisions of Law No. (24) of 2023 regarding the fight against the settlement of foreigners in Libya.

In Statement No. (2) of 2026, it affirmed that “protecting the sovereignty of the Libyan state, upholding the will of its people, and preserving its cultural and demographic identity represent national constants and red lines that are non-negotiable and must not be crossed,” stressing its rejection of any projects, policies, or understandings—whether declared or undeclared—that would directly or indirectly lead to the settlement or resettlement of foreigners or affect the demographic composition of the state.

House of Representatives: Libya Will Not Be a Dumping Ground for the Fallout of International and Regional Policies

He clarified that “Libya will not be a venue for exporting crises or a dumping ground for the repercussions of international and regional policies, and will not accept any solutions imposed at the expense of the interests of its people, its national security, or its social stability,” noting that the country’s citizens have made great sacrifices in defense of its unity, sovereignty, and national decision-making autonomy.

The Council noted that “irregular migration poses a challenge with security, humanitarian, and developmental dimensions; however, addressing it must be done within the framework of respecting national sovereignty and enforcing Libyan laws, in a manner that ensures the protection of the state’s interests and prevents the imposition of any permanent reality that conflicts with the law or the national will.”

National Priority

The statement emphasized that the national priority at the current stage “must focus on addressing the issues of Libyan citizens, foremost among which are providing adequate housing for young people, creating job opportunities, improving basic services, and addressing the economic and social repercussions of the crises the country has endured.”

The House of Representatives reiterated that Libya’s sovereignty, the unity of its people, and its national security are not matters open to negotiation or compromise, and that preserving Libya’s national identity is a constitutional duty and a collective responsibility incumbent upon all state institutions and national forces.

Controversy Over Building Housing for Migrants

The statement comes at a time when the Libyan scene is witnessing an escalating controversy over the issue of irregular migration, following the circulation of allegations on social media regarding the construction of housing for migrants, which the Ministry of Labor of the “Interim Government of National Unity” denied, affirming that its jurisdiction is limited to regulating and monitoring legal foreign labor, while the relevant security agencies handle cases of illegal immigration.

The statement’s release also coincided with calls for a demonstration in front of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) office in Tripoli to demand the suspension of its operations in Libya. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the “Interim Government of National Unity” had previously affirmed its refusal to resettle irregular migrants and its adherence to national principles in addressing this issue.