Migration in Libya: A spatial network analysis

This paper provides the first systematic analysis of migration to, within, and from Libya. The data used in are Displacement Tracking Matrix set International Organization for Migration. uses this unique source data, combining several techniques to analyze various dimensions First, a detailed description demographic characteristics national composition migrant populations Next, it discusses determinants flow within findings show that Libya can be characterized as forced migration, because conflict intensity is main determinant decision relocate across provinces. Finally, describes direction, composition, evolution international flows passing through identifies mechanisms location selection by migrants identifying hotspots cluster