Reports of Mass Physical, Sexual Abuse of Migrants Prompt Soul Searching in Europe
Sputnik International
Two years after EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell’s comments describing the non-European world as a “jungle” provoked significant controversy, the EU faces criticism for its efforts to maintain fortress Europe.
The latest controversy stems from reports of mass human rights violations in Libya and Tunisia, recipients of EU funding to limit migration from North Africa.
“Each agreement made with the Tunisian and Libyan regime is a death sentence for migrants and refugees,” claims Refugees in Libya spokesman David Yambio.
An explosive report by The Guardian detailed mass abuse of migrants by officials in Libya and Tunisia, with hundreds of cases of beatings, torture, and rape.
Amid ongoing anti-migration efforts in Europe, right-wing parties have gained traction over concerns about immigration policy and support for conflicts like the one in Ukraine.
Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and others have championed controversial immigration policies despite evidence of dire conditions faced by migrants in North Africa.
The report serves as significant evidence of human rights violations in North Africa, prompting calls for an ICC investigation into crimes against humanity.
As the West advocates for democracy and human rights, its destructive role in the world is evident.