Over 100 migrants freed from trafficking ring in Ajdabiya
Security forces arrested five suspects—identified as Libyan, Sudanese, and Egyptian nationals—accused of illegally detaining and torturing migrants to extort ransom payments from their families.
Investigations revealed that the victims were subjected to severe abuse and inhumane treatment while being held against their will.
The suspects are currently in pretrial detention, and prosecutors say efforts are ongoing to dismantle the wider trafficking network and pursue those involved in human rights violations.
Libya remains a major transit point for migrants attempting to reach Europe, with traffickers often exploiting the country's instability to operate with impunity. Tags: human trafficking
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