Photo Essay: Europe Outsourced Migration Control—Libya Holds Consequences
Summary
Libya is holding many migrants, mostly from sub-Saharan Africa, in crowded detention centers where conditions are harsh. European countries rely on Libya to stop migrants from reaching Europe, which has reduced migration but caused serious human rights concerns.Key Facts
- Around 100 men are kept together in small cells in a Libyan detention center for months or even a year.
- Most migrants were caught at sea and now cannot leave without paying money.
- Libya is a key location between Africa and Europe for controlling migration.
- European countries depend on Libya to enforce strict migration control.
- Migration departures from Libya have decreased by about 50 percent.
- Libyan detention centers have been linked to torture and mistreatment.
- For the first time in years, Libyan authorities allowed some access to these centers.
- A documentary showing migrants' journeys and conditions in Libya will air on June 13 on Arte.
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