Rwanda and Libyan Refugees

Recently, video footage has shown that Libyans are being sold off as slaves for around $400. These Libyans often are seeking refuge in Europe, but do not always make it there. Instead, smugglers capture them and sell them off or they hold them for ransom which the families most of the time can not pay. As slaves, they are sold for little money and receive little to no money for their work. However, Libyans are not the only ones being sold off as slaves. Most migrants come from Mali, Senegal, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Sudan, Egypt, Eritrea, and Somalia. Those countries that do not border that waters dividing Africa and Europe, travel through Niger, Chad, and Libya.

In response with these horrific events, Rwanda pledged to aid around 30,000 refugees. Foreign Minster of Rwanda, Louise Mushikiwabo said that although Rwanda is a small country, they would accomodate those that are being smuggled and sold off into slavery. She made it clear that while no one gave aid to stop the Rwanda genocide, they can not idly stand by and do nothing. Lastly, BBC noted that:

The minister also said negotiations were also continuing with Israel about accommodating African migrants seeking asylum there.

Last week, the AU expressed outrage after the footage emerged appearing to show slave markets in Libya (BBC).

Slavery in the 21st century that looks like what we have read in textbooks. 

If you would like anymore information or would like to read the article from which I collected my information, simply click on the link below. 

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-42095629