Overview

• At least 47 bodies have been recovered from two mass graves in southeastern Libya, with some showing evidence of gunshot wounds.
• The graves were uncovered during police raids that also freed 76 migrants from forced detention by human traffickers.
• Authorities fear the larger grave in Kufra may contain up to 70 bodies, though the exact number remains unconfirmed.
• The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and rights groups have long documented severe abuse, including torture and exploitation of migrants in Libya.
• Libya's ongoing political instability and rival governments have allowed human traffickers to exploit migrants attempting to reach Europe.