UN reveal there are 235,000 migrants massed and waiting to cross the Mediterranean in Libya

UN envoy Martin Kobler revealed the migrants are ready to make the dangerous journey
He said a 'strong and unified army' is needed to tackle terrorism and human trafficking
Libya has become a popular point for migrants heading to Europe
The comments come amid renewed fears of civil war in Libya

Some 235,000 migrants in Libya are ready to make the dangerous Mediterranean crossing to Italy as soon as the opportunity arises, UN envoy Martin Kobler said in an interview published Thursday.

According to Italy's interior ministry, nearly 128,400 migrants have arrived via the Mediterranean since the start of the year - which is a five percent jump over the same period in 2015.

'We have on our lists 235,000 migrants who are just waiting for a good opportunity to depart for Italy, and they will do it,' Kobler told Italian daily La Stampa.

'Reinforcing security is the most important issue at the moment. If we have a strong and unified army... then the dangers of terrorism and human trafficking will cease,' he added.

Libya's UN-backed Government of

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