Military intervention, free and protect them, urge the rule of law and democracy

Indignation and condemnation for the sale of slaves in Libya, after the "humanitarian" intervention. Around 1.3 million people are in a situation of humanitarian emergency in the country.

Indignation continues after a report by the CNN news network that showed images of a men's auction in Tripoli, Libya. These are people of sub-Saharan origin, mostly, who are kidnapped on their way to Europe. Although it was an open secret, since human rights organizations have denounced the torture, ill-treatment and forced labor suffered by migrants held in this country, the photographs are overwhelming.

Thus, users of social networks have seen a clear relationship between the international intervention in the civil war in Libya, the deposition of Gaddafi and the current situation:

After the military intervention of NATO in 2011 in support of the rebels protesting against Muammar Gaddafi demanding democratic progress of the regime, the country has plunged into chaos.

The deposition of Gaddafi was followed by a civil conflict since 2014 between different groups seeking control of Libya, giving rise to a Government recognized by the West based in Tripoli, and another parallel government supported by the military.

In this context, the denunciations of violations of fundamental rights in the country do not cease, as well as those referring to discrimination and mistreatment of the country's black population.

Last year, for example, Intermon Oxfam warned in a report that migrants held in that country often suffer torture, ill-treatment and forced labor.

Also, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said last July that the sale of human beings and trafficking were taking place in crisis scenarios, especially in Libya. However, they did not have as much echo as on this occasion.

Libya maintains an agreement with the European Union (EU) to stop the flows of migrants and refugees from Africa. Cooperation with the Libyan coast guard costs Europe 130 million euros: 120 to train and equip its staff and 10.8 for humanitarian aid.

These figures were agreed after the Valletta Summit in Malta on 3 February. In addition, funding is provided for immigration detention centers in the country to "guarantee reception capacity and adequate conditions."

Italy has also signed a bilateral agreement with the Libyan authorities, where it is committed to providing support and financing to regions affected by illegal immigration, in addition to technical support to coastal authorities.

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