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‘Young want to leave’: Libya’s brain drain, 15 years after Tripoli fell

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Fifteen years after the fall of Tripoli, Libya is experiencing a significant brain drain as a growing number of young professionals depart the country. Many of those who have already emigrated report that they have no intention of returning, citing the ongoing state of turmoil and instability as primary drivers for their decisions.

The trend reflects a broader pattern of demographic shifts within the nation, with current reports indicating that a substantial portion of the remaining youth population is actively considering emigration. This exodus of skilled labor highlights the long-term socioeconomic challenges facing Libya as it struggles to recover from years of political and civil unrest.

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