The Italian authorities stated, they acted in accordance with the bilateral agreements with the former regime in Libya, that had come into force on 4 February 2009 and which was suspended on 26 February 2011, to fight illegal immigration. According to BBC, the migrants said that their identities have not been checked nor were they told where they are going. The judgment, which was welcomed by UNHCR, is final and sentenced Italy to pay 15.000€ compensation to each applicant.
European Court of Human Rights: Press Release
BBC: European Court censures Italy over African migrants
The Guardian: Italy violated human rights by returning migrants to Libya, court rules
