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Behind the Bastards

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Exploited Lives: The Plight of Migrants in Libya

This chapter examines the harrowing conditions faced by migrants in Libya, detailing violence, torture, and human trafficking exacerbated by government and organized crime involvement. The discussion includes the troubling prospect of U.S. deportations to Libya, alongside historical contexts of colonialism and the ramifications of international policies on migration. Through a critical lens, the chapter addresses the failures of international law to protect human rights and highlights the ongoing exploitation of vulnerable populations in the region.

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