Is there really a slave trade in post-Gaddafi Libya?

A video of men appearing to be sold at auction in Libya for $400 has shocked the world and focused international attention on the exploitation of migrants and refugees the north African country. read more

Yes there is a slave trade in Post-Gaddafi Libya. How it works: West African Migrants want to live in Europe as it’s portrayed as a paradise on earth where they can live happily, find work and be well-fed. So they pay human smugglers to take them to Libya where they can then get on boats to migrate illegally into Europe. read more

Libya is the main transit point for refugees and migrants trying to reach Europe by sea. In each of the last three years, 150,000 people have made the dangerous crossing across the Mediterranean Sea from Libya. read more

There are a few ways to help stop the slave trade in Libya, as Bustle pointed out in a much-applauded post, and raise awareness about the 40 million people enslaved worldwide. Supporting the International Organization for Migration, which is working in Libya, helps them protect migrants in the country. read more