Key facts
- Amnesty International accuses the EU of complicity in human rights abuses in Libya.
- The abuses include mass arrests, detentions, and expulsions of migrants.
- Migrants from Sudan are among those affected by the crackdowns.
- Amnesty International states these actions occurred without due process.
- Egyptian security forces detained hundreds of people near the Sudan border.
- Detainees are accused of illegal gold mining and smuggling.
- Mining equipment was seized during the Egyptian operation.
Amnesty International has accused the European Union of complicity in human rights abuses occurring in Libya. The organization points to intensified crackdowns on migrants, which have resulted in mass arrests, detentions, and expulsions. These actions have reportedly been carried out without due process, affecting nationals from countries including Sudan. The report highlights concerns over the treatment of migrants within Libya, suggesting EU involvement enables these abuses.
In a separate but related development, Egyptian security forces have detained hundreds of individuals near the border with Sudan. These detentions are linked to accusations of illegal gold mining and smuggling activities. The operation also led to the seizure of mining equipment. The proximity of this operation to the Sudanese border suggests a potential connection to cross-border illicit activities.