“The more IOM engages inside Libya, the more we learn that it is a vale of tears for many migrants. SC told IOM that when somebody died or was released, kidnappers returned to the market to ‘buy’ more migrants to replace them. Kidnappers held her and others in Misrata, Libya, by Somalian men. The IOM released a report in October 2016 detailing stories of migrants going through slavery before they attempt an escape to Europe. In February, UNICEF’s report documents awful details children endured on their journey to Europe.

Source: The North Africa Journal April 12, 2017 14:05 UTC