US sanctions Libyan smugglers after investigation
The United States imposed sanctions against six men for their involvement in human trafficking and smuggling of migrants in Libya in a case first exposed by a CNN undercover investigation.
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France calls for UN Security Council meeting on Libya slave auctions
French President Emmanuel Macron called the sale of migrants at slave auctions in Libya "a crime against humanity" and vowed to press for sanctions.
UN Security Council seeks investigation into Libya slave trade
Diplomats at a UN Security Council meeting on human trafficking called Tuesday for investigations into slave auctions in Libya following a CNN report last week on the practice.
UN chief: Libya slave auctions may be crimes against humanity
The UN secretary-general said Monday he is "horrified" at reports showing African migrants sold as slaves and called for immediate investigations.
Libya opens investigation into slave auctions following report
Libyan authorities have launched a formal investigation into slave auctions in the country following an exclusive CNN report earlier this week, the government said Friday.
