Investigators have uncovered the remains of 28 migrants in a desert region of southern Libya, near a detention facility, YEPS News gathered.
According to a statement released Sunday, Libya’s Attorney General’s Office discovered the mass grave just north of Kufra, a city where dozens of migrants had been held in captivity.
Security forces successfully freed 76 individuals from the site, shedding light on what officials describe as a horrific case of human rights abuse.
Authorities suspect that a criminal gang had “illegally detained migrants, subjected them to brutal torture, and inflicted cruel, degrading, and inhumane treatment.”
Kufra, a remote desert city near the Egyptian and Sudanese borders, has long been a hotspot for migrant trafficking, YEPS News has learned.
Libya’s Migrant Crisis Deepens Amid Lawlessness
Libya’s security situation remains highly volatile after years of civil conflict, with armed groups—some with alleged ties to state agencies—running extensive human trafficking networks. These networks exploit migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers on a massive scale.
YEPS News has learned that reports of severe human rights violations are widespread, including unlawful killings, forced labor, and human trafficking for sexual exploitation.
This latest discovery adds to growing international concerns over the dangers faced by migrants traveling through Libya, a key transit point for those attempting to reach Europe.