A survey conducted late last year on conditions in Libya reveals what UNICEF describes as appalling levels of abuse along the migration route. At that time, 256,000 migrants were recorded in Libya, including 30,803 women and more than 23,102 children. One third of the children in Libya were unaccompanied, although the real figures are believed to be at least three times higher. There is a lot of trafficking for sexual exploitation and abuse.“Child prostitutionKhan said children, particularly young girls, often were brought to different countries as prostitutes by networks of criminal gangs. In addition to the horrific experiences, the report noted that many children died along the dangerous migratory route from North Africa to Europe.

Source: The North Africa Journal February 28, 2017 18:11 UTC