African migrants

Europe accused of failing migrants in Libya as human traffickers thrive

Wed, 06 Jun 2018 - 11:30 GMT

Rising populism across Europe is fuelling human trafficking in Libya where a growing number of migrants are being trapped in detention and sold into slavery.

Algeria worried about rise in illegal migrants as Europe tightens controls

Thu, 26 Apr 2018 - 10:40 GMT

Algeria expects to get more illegal migrants from sub-Saharan Africa after the European Union made it more difficult to reach Europe by boat.

Egypt praises Libyan Council’s decision to investigate migrant-related crimes

Tue, 28 Nov 2017 - 01:47 GMT

Egypt condemns the violations committed against African migrants and refugees attempting to transit through Libya to Europe.

Libyan government says investigating migrant "slave market"

Thu, 23 Nov 2017 - 10:10 GMT

Libya's U.N.-backed government said it was investigating reports of African migrants being sold as slaves and promised to bring the perpetrators to justice.

UN chief 'horrified' at buying and selling of African migrants

Mon, 20 Nov 2017 - 11:42 GMT

Expressing horror at news reports and videos showing African migrants in Libya allegedly being sold as slaves.

Netanyahu Pledges to deport African migrants

Mon, 04 Sep 2017 - 06:27 GMT

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledged various steps to deport more of the country’s remaining 38,000 African migrants.

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