Libya: Death Penalty Falls Heavily on Niger Migrants

The Libyan government handed over 276 prisoners to authorities from neighbouring Niger on Jun. 17. But none of the dozen or more Nigeriens facing the death sentence in Libya were among them.

According to news reports, those released had been convicted of minor offences like theft or were awaiting trial.

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