Nearly 50 Migrants Found in Mass Graves in Libya Following Human Trafficking Raid

Authorities in southeastern Libya uncovered two mass graves containing the bodies of migrants, highlighting ongoing abuses tied to human trafficking in the region.

• Libyan authorities discovered two mass graves in Kufra, southeastern Libya, containing nearly 50 bodies, including migrants who were reportedly shot before burial.
• The graves were found during a raid on a human trafficking site, which also led to the rescue of 76 sub-Saharan migrants and the arrest of three suspects.
• Survivors reported that up to 70 people may have been buried at one of the sites, and authorities are continuing their search for additional remains.
• Libya remains a major transit point for migrants from Africa and the Middle East attempting to reach Europe, with widespread reports of abuse, including torture, rape, and extortion.
• The ongoing instability in Libya, following the 2011 NATO-backed uprising, has allowed traffickers to exploit vulnerable migrants, often leading to tragic outcomes like this discovery.

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