During a lull in fighting between rival forces in Libya, boat departures have resumed in the Western Libyan coast. IOM has confirmed that the Libyan Coast Guard stopped two boats on 30 April and one on 1 May, carrying 113 migrants and returned to two western towns away from the Tripoli frontline, where they were placed in detention centers. The migrants were originally from Bangladesh as well as from Arab and sub-Saharan African countries. Regarding the situation, IOM stated that “While we follow up to provide needed assistance in the detention center, we reiterate that Libya is not a safe port and that arbitrary detention must end”.