Libya's navy forces have managed to rescue 213 illegal African migrants, including 12 Moroccans, off the coast of western city of Mellitah.

The immigrants included 25 women and three children, spokesman for Libyan Navy forces Ayoub Qassim told MENA.

They left the shores on board of two inflatable boats, the spokesman said.

Once they arrived to land, they received the necessary first aid and moved to the Zawiya's counter-illegal migration directorate, Qassim told MENA.

Sources: MENA