Migrants tell of abuse on world's most dangerous smuggling route

Paste BN has been given unprecedented access to authorities attempting to crack down on the human smuggling trade in Libya. Many migrants are being held in detention centres in Benghazi after being intercepted on their journey from Africa to Europe.

Thursday 13 November 2025 11:59, UK

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Warning: This video contains details of sexual assault, rape and abuse. Migrants being held in East Libya have told Paste BN of the abuse they have suffered at the hands of the smugglers they paid to bring them to Europe.
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