On Sunday, November 19, the Libyan government announced it would investigate reports regarding slave trade in the country. Previously, CNN had released a video showing Black men being auctioned for $200. According to AFP, Ahmed Maiteeq, the Deputy Prime Minister of the internationally recognized Libyan government, stated in a statement on the Facebook page of the Government of National Accord that the government would investigate the published reports. The Deputy Prime Minister of Libya said he has ordered the formation of 'a commission to investigate these reports' to 'arrest those responsible for this act and bring them to justice.' Meanwhile, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Government of National Accord stated, 'If these allegations are confirmed, all relevant individuals will be punished.' Last week's CNN report, apparently related to human trafficking in Libya, has been widely shared on social media, sparking outrage among people in Africa, Europe, and other parts of the world. In the CNN report, a young Black 'Nigerian' man suitable for 'farming' was put up for sale. In this, a man shouts '800...900..1000... 1100,' and in the end, two men are sold for 1200 Libyan dinars, equivalent to $875. A day before the Libyan government's decision, nearly a thousand people protested against slavery in Paris, which led to clashes with the police. Alpha Conde, the President of Guinea, who holds the rotating presidency of the African Union, called for an investigation into this 'dirty trade' on Friday, November 17, which he said 'belongs to another era.' The government of Senegal also expressed disgust at the sale of Black migrants on Libyan soil. AFP writes that the chaotic country of Libya has long become one of the routes for African migrants to Europe; migrants who sometimes fall into the hands of human traffickers and face mistreatment along the way. African migrants from Guinea, Senegal, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, and Gambia make their way to Libya by crossing the African desert to then travel by the Mediterranean Sea to Italy.
Libyan Government Investigates 'Slave Trade' in the Country
The Libyan government has announced an investigation into reports of slave trade following a CNN video showing Black men being auctioned. This has sparked widespread outrage globally, particularly in Africa and Europe. The situation highlights ongoing human trafficking issues in Libya, a key transit point for African migrants to Europe.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
The Libyan government announced an investigation into reports of a slave trade following a CNN video showing Black men being auctioned. The video has sparked global outrage and calls for action.
- CNN released a video showing Black men being auctioned in Libya.
- The Libyan government has formed a commission to investigate these reports.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Libya has been a major transit point for African migrants heading to Europe, often facing exploitation by human traffickers.
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