Militia detains 300 migrants in the desert in Libya's effort to contain sea crossings

Libyan military officials from the 444 Brigade have apprehended over 300 migrants in the country’s desert, aiming to cross the Mediterranean Sea to Europe, condemning smuggling and human trafficking. Libya remains a key departure point for migrants seeking a better life, with 38,000 people arriving in Italy and Malta this year. The country’s political turmoil following the fall of Moammar Gadhafi has allowed human traffickers to thrive, with migrants facing torture and abuse while detained.

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