Libyan court jails four human traffickers for up to 22 years, attorney general says
A Libyan court has sentenced four human traffickers to prison terms ranging from 12 to 22 years. The defendants were convicted for their involvement in human trafficking, abductions for ransom, and torture. Libya has become a significant transit route for migrants attempting to reach Europe, often facing perilous conditions.
- ▪The Tripoli Criminal Court convicted four members of a criminal gang involved in human trafficking.
- ▪The sentences for the traffickers range from 12 to 22 years, with one defendant sentenced in absentia.
- ▪The gang was charged with smuggling illegal migrants and kidnapping them for ransom.
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| Publication time | Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:43:03 +0800 |
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Libyan court jails four human traffickers for up to 22 years, attorney general saysSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPublished Apr 29, 2026, 06:43 AMUpdated Apr 29, 2026, 06:48 AMListenTRIPOLI, April 28 - Libya's Tripoli Criminal Court on Tuesday convicted four members of "a criminal gang" involved in human trafficking, abductions for ransom and torture, with sentences up to 22 years, the attorney general's office said on its Facebook page.The attorney general's office did not disclose the names of the four defendants, who were sentenced to between 12 and 22 years in prison.
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