Officially, these camps are administered by the Libyan government, but in reality it’s the country’s militias that hold sway. They see refugees as a source of money: Migrants can be kidnapped and tortured, with militias then demanding ransom from relatives at home or abroad. The documentary lays bare the human rights violations faced by migrants and political refugees in Libya. During the civil war, many were forced to fight alongside militias, while some were even stuck in areas being bombed. The EU gives Libyan authorities millions in aid, trains its coast guard and provides it with vessels to prevent people-smuggling.

Source: Libya Today May 27, 2022 17:33 UTC