Systematic Violations: The Plight of Migrants in Libya

The United Nations' Human Rights Office reports that migrants in Libya face systematic human rights abuses including killings and torture. The report urges an end to the interception and return of migrant boats at sea, highlighting the involvement of trafficking networks linked to Libyan authorities and international criminals.

The United Nations' Human Rights Office has raised serious concerns about the treatment of migrants in Libya, citing systematic human rights abuses such as killings and torture. The office is calling for an immediate halt to the interception and forced return of migrant boats at sea.

A joint report by the UN Human Rights Office and the UN Support Mission reveals that migrants in Libya are often targeted by criminal trafficking networks. These networks are believed to have connections with Libyan authorities as well as international criminal syndicates.

The report underscores the urgency of addressing these gross human rights violations and calls for coordinated international efforts to protect migrants from further abuses.

(With inputs from agencies.)