The African Union (AU) has expressed outrage after footage emerged appearing to show sub-Saharan migrants being sold at slave markets in Libya. On the video, released by CNN this week, young men are seen being auctioned off as farm workers. The footage released by CNN appears to show youths from Niger and other sub-Saharan countries being sold to buyers for about $400 (£300) at undisclosed locations in Libya. "These modern slavery practices must end and the African Union will use all the tools at its disposal," Conde said. In April, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said it had gathered evidence of slavery in Libya.

Source: The Star November 18, 2017 13:30 UTC