Two Mass Graves of Migrants Uncovered in Libya
February 10, 2025
Tripoli, Libya – The remains of hundreds of migrants have been discovered in two mass graves in Libya, according to the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL).
The graves were found in the southern Libyan city of Sabha and contain the bodies of at least 600 people, mostly from sub-Saharan Africa.
The discovery highlights the dire conditions faced by migrants in Libya, where they are often subjected to abuse, torture, and extortion at the hands of smugglers and human traffickers.
Libya has become a major transit point for migrants seeking to reach Europe across the Mediterranean Sea. In recent years, the country has seen a surge in arrivals as people flee conflict and poverty in their home countries.
However, the journey to Europe is perilous, and many migrants have died trying to cross the sea. In 2023, more than 1,000 migrants died or went missing in the Mediterranean, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM).
The discovery of the mass graves has shocked the international community and renewed calls for action to address the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Libya.
UNSMIL chief Johannes Hopps called the discovery “a horrific reminder of the human toll of the uncontrolled flow of migrants through Libya.”
He urged the Libyan government and international community to take immediate action to protect migrants and prevent further tragedies.
The Libyan government has condemned the discovery of the mass graves and vowed to investigate. However, it remains unclear when or how the investigations will proceed.
Meanwhile, humanitarian organizations are calling for increased aid to Libya to help address the needs of migrants and refugees in the country.
“These mass graves are a tragic testament to the urgent need for safe and legal pathways for migration,” said a spokesperson for the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).
“We call on all states to work together to ensure that migrants are protected from harm and have access to the assistance they need.”
Two mass graves of migrants uncovered in Libya
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