Summary
The United Nations has reported severe abuse against migrants in Libya, including torture, rape, and forced labor. Migrants, asylum seekers, and refugees face prolonged detention while traffickers demand money for their release. The report urges a stop to returning migrants to Libya until their safety can be assured.
Key Facts
- The United Nations warns of severe dangers for migrants in Libya, such as torture and forced labor.
- Migrants are abducted, detained, and held until they can pay for release or are sold.
- The treatment of migrants is described as part of a profit-driven business model.
- Libya is a transit route for migrants from various regions trying to reach Europe.
- The European Union has supported the Libyan Coast Guard, which intercepts and returns migrants.
- Racism and xenophobia are reportedly increasing against migrants in Libya.
- The UN report shared experiences of women who faced violence and exploitation.
- The report calls for ending returns to Libya until human rights conditions improve.
