Tripoli, January 30, 2026 – The Refugee Commission announced the return of 110 Syrian refugees to their country on a voluntary flight from the Libyan capital, Tripoli.
The Commission stated in a release that this flight, the third of its kind this year, was carried out in cooperation and coordination with the Ministry of Interior and with support from Sweden to facilitate the return of these families to their homes.
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Tripoli
Tripoli is the capital and largest city of Libya, located on the country’s Mediterranean coast. Historically, it was founded by the Phoenicians in the 7th century BC and has since been ruled by the Romans, Arabs, Ottomans, and Italians, serving as a major port and cultural crossroads. Its historic core, the medina of Old Tripoli, contains significant architecture from these various periods.
Syrian
Syria is a country in the Middle East with a rich cultural history as one of the world’s oldest centers of civilization, home to ancient cities like Damascus and Aleppo. Historically, it has been a crossroads for numerous empires, including the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman, which have left behind significant archaeological sites such as Palmyra and the Krak des Chevaliers.
Libyan
Libya is a country in North Africa with a rich history that includes ancient Phoenician and Greek settlements, Roman rule, and a significant period as part of the Ottoman Empire. In the modern era, it was an Italian colony before gaining independence in 1951, later becoming known for its long rule under Muammar Gaddafi from 1969 until the 2011 revolution. Its cultural sites include the well-preserved Roman ruins of Leptis Magna and the historic old town of Ghadames.
Sweden
Sweden is a Nordic country with a rich history as a former great power in Northern Europe, known for the Viking Age and the 17th-century Swedish Empire. Today, it is a constitutional monarchy renowned for its modern welfare state, design, and cultural contributions like the Nobel Prize. Key cultural sites include the Vasa Museum in Stockholm, which houses a preserved 17th-century warship, and the ancient burial grounds at Gamla Uppsala.
































































































































































































































































































































