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Tag Archives: Slavery in Libya

16Jul/17

Young Gambian shines light on risks of perilous migrant routes

July 16, 2017ImmigrationAfrica, BANJUL, Benin, Continent: Europe, Country: Libya, Country: The Gambia, Eastern Mediterranean, Gambia, Geography of Africa, Ghana, Guinea, Italy, Lamin, Libya, Mali, Mustapha, Niger, Nigeria, Slavery in Libya, Social Issues, South Africa, Togosmbale

Like many young Gambians in search of a better future, 25-year old Mustapha set off on the perilous journey from Africa to Europe. He now shares his harrowing experience with other young people to deter them from following in his footsteps.

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11Apr/17

Migrants traded in “slave markets” in Libya, U.N. agency says

April 11, 2017ImmigrationAtlantic slave trade, Country: Libya, Eastern Mediterranean, European migrant crisis, Gambia, Geneva, Geography of Africa, Human geography, Human migration, International Organization for Migration, Italy, Libya, Maghreb, Maritime Migrant Smuggling to Spain, Nigeria, North Africa, Othman Belbeisi, Politics, Racism, Sabha, Senegal, Slavery, Slavery in Libya, Social Issues, Switzerland, Worldsmbale

The United Nations says a growing number of migrants passing through Libya are being traded in “slave markets”.

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