UN condemns 'heinous' sale of migrants in Libya as slaves

The UN Security Council has condemned the sale of African migrants into slavery in Libya as heinous abuses of human rights that may constitute crime against humanity.

A presidential statement approved by all 15 Council Members and read at an open meeting called for speedy investigation to bring the perpetrators to justice.

The statement comes after an emergency Council meeting on November 28, held amid global outrage over a CNN video footage, showing African men being sold at a slave market in Libya.

The Security Council urged Libyan authorities and all UN member-states to comply with their obligations under International law, including respect for the rights of migrants.  

SOURCE: NEWS24
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