The militias control the human trafficking trade, and many young Libyans lacking work are eager to join. The rubber boat broke down and the Coast Guard of Tripoli did not not send me any means to replace it. The Coast Guard headquarters here consists of a concrete house overlooking a small port. Often the Coast Guard itself recovers rafts ... and gives them to the militias that control human trafficking. The plan called for giving €400m ($423m) to Libya, offering training and equipment to the Libyan Coast Guard, and improving detention centres.

Source: Libya Today March 02, 2017 10:07 UTC