Libya: Court Convicts Members of Criminal Group of Migrant Smuggling, Human Trafficking, Abduction, and Torture (opens in new tab)

On April 28, 2026, the Tripoli Criminal Court in Libya convicted four members of a criminal group for migrant smuggling, human trafficking, abduction, extortion, and torture. The court sentenced them to between 12 and 22 years in prison. The case is notable because, according to news outlets, the defendants did more than smuggle irregular migrants. … Continue reading “Libya: Court Convicts Members of Criminal Group of Migrant Smuggling, Human Trafficking, Abduction, and Torture”