Transit Countries: Libya and European Commission

transit countries: It wants refugees in Libya, Egypt, Niger, Sudan, Chad and Ethiopia to be the focus, according to Metro News. Libya is the main jumping-off point for many people willing to brave potentially perilous sea voyages across the Mediterranean in search of better lives in Europe. The EU's executive branch, the European Commission, said it has set aside 500 million euros 587 million for the effort. Egypt, Sudan, Chad and Niger one of the main migrant transit countries in Africa all border Libya. Europe has to show that it is ready to share responsibility with third countries, notably in Africa. Most of the migrants crossing the Mediterranean probably would not qualify for asylum in Europe, but the EU wants to make sure that genuine refugees do not have to face the dangerous sea crossing. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.