‘No limit’ to cruelty of traffickers in Libya, says UN agencies

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Two United Nations agencies have voiced ‘deep concern’ for the safety of hundreds of migrants and refugees – including many children – held captive by smugglers or criminal gangs at an unknown location in Libya after videos showing their abuse … Read More

UN Africa forum launches high-level migration panel

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Amid growing concern for the safety of migrants, particularly in Africa, as they undertake extreme risks in hopes of a better future or to escape violence and persecution, a high-level body established by the United Nations development arm in the … Read More

African migrants reportedly sold in ‘slave markets’ in Libya – IOM | Les migrants africains vendus sur les «marchés d’esclave» en Libye – OIM

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[column width=”47%” padding=”6%”] Hundreds of migrants along North African migrant routes are being bought and sold openly in modern day ‘slave markets’ in Libya, survivors have told the United Nations migration agency, which warned that these reports “can be added … Read More

UN report says number of international migrants rises above 232 million

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Photo: World youth alliance PANA New York, US – A new report by the UN on Wednesday said the number of international migrants has risen in recent times, with Asia seeing the largest increase over the past decade, and the … Read More