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African Migrants Bought, Sold Openly in 'Slave Markets' in Libya

According to the United Nations migration agency, survivors have revealed that hundreds of migrants along North African migration routes are being bought and sold openly in modern day 'slave markets' before being held for ransom, forced labour or sexual exploitation.

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