On Friday, six migrants died while others got injured. Libyan guards broke out the shooting process from a crowded area in Tripoli city.
The migrants had been detained for several days by local security officers. They were reported to have escaped from their expected faculties. The images taken showed those people boarding a bus in the city.
According to the International Organization for Migration, 20 other individuals are in hospitals getting treatment. Some of their colleagues escaped during the chaos. The investigation is still own to track their identity.
One week ago, there was a sweeping raid in Tripoli. They were targeting those irregular migrants from other nations. In that case, one citizen lost his life while another 15 people were wounded. As per the United Nations Support Mission in Libya, the wounded migrants survived the incident and were set free. The incident could be their starting point for conducting investigations.
Medical Charity Medicin Sans Frontiers released their report five days after the migrants were detained. They said over 5000 refugees and migrants had received poor treatment of violent mass attacks. They had a rough time in many areas they passed through. A group of unknown people is imposing inhuman activity.
The UN report confirmed that the raid led to the demolition of unfinished buildings. Even some makeshifts buildings were brought down. This has caused panic in the area. All the refugees and asylum seekers are alive in fear.
The Libyan authorities have come out clear on the detention that took place last week. It was as a result of anti-drug raids that happened in Gargaresh. This is a poor region in Tripoli, almost on the outskirts of the city.
During the shooting in Tripoli, a viral video shows many people passing through a gap in a fenced region. Other people headed towards the Tripoli streets. Two residents in the area said they saw several migrants on the streets, but they had nothing to do.
Another picture showed hundreds of migrants sitting on the floor, under tight security guards. They were having a cool moment when the shooting began. The security head has condemned the practice in Libya.
At one detention point, pregnant women and others with small babies were all crammed into cells. The number of women was around 500. The facilities were in poor condition. For example, a troop of 120 people was to share a single toilet. This looks inhumane.
The investigation done by the United Nations agency proved that Libya is against refugees and migrants. The number keeps on growing, but the hate expands daily. Several organizations have been forced to come in and intervene throughout the matter. Some citizens claim that those migrants might be criminals.
The Libyan government must come through to intervene in the matter. Everyone has a right to live, either you’re a citizen or a migrant. There is a need to support each other. Everyone has a role to play in growing the economy. Therefore, Libya should focus on fostering good relationships with migrants.
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