Hundreds of Pakistanis rescued from captivity of human traffickers in Libya. Photo: facebook/@مؤسسة العابرين لمساعدة المهاجرين والخدمات الإنسانيةMore than 385 Pakistanis, including children, were rescued from the captivity of human traffickers in Libya, it was reported on Wednesday. According to details, these Pakistani immigrants were held by human traffickers for ransom and were rescued by security authorities in eastern Libya through raids at their warehouse. Read Pakistan starts DNA testing to identify boat victimsIt was also reported that these Pakistani migrants arrived in Libya with the intention of going to Europe but were detained by traffickers. Libya has become a major launching point for migrants seeking to reach Europe via a dangerous route across the desert and over the Mediterranean.

Source: Libya Today August 02, 2023 12:54 UTC