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Italy and Libya are accused of abusing the human rights of African migrants.

According to BBC.com on September 12, Italy and Libya are accused of abusing the human rights of African migrants. It is said that between the years 2003 and 2005 2,800 Libyans and Somalians were deported from Italy. The migrants were sent back to their homelands where many of them faced persecution and torture for leaving.
Bill Frelick, the Director of Refugee Policy for Human Rights Watch, believes that Libya and Italy worked together to keep African migrants from reaching Europe. He also states on BBC.com that Libya is not a safe place for refugees. Most if not all returning refugees are persecuted in some way.This article proves that racism still goes on today. It is sad that many people that are just trying to make their lives better are force to return home were they are tortured and beaten.

posted by Anonymous @ 9/23/2006 11:35:00 PM