Libyan court sentences man to 30 years for human trafficking
A criminal court in Tripoli convicted a member of an organized human trafficking network and sentenced him to 30 years imprisonment. The case involved trafficking for sexual exploitation.
5 stories for 2026-02-28 · Refugees, displacement & migrant rights
Libya
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Additional migrant remains found off Libya coast
A body believed to belong to an undocumented migrant was discovered on a beach east of Tripoli, according to the Libyan Red Crescent. The organization also reported discovering seven migrant bodies in the Al-Khiyar area, about 35 kilometers from Ghaniema, on the previous Saturday.
Egypt
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Coordinated online campaign incites against Syrian refugees in Egypt
An investigation by the Arab Fact-Checking Society has documented an organized digital campaign using the hashtag #Deport_Syrians_National_Security in Egypt between January and February 2026. The campaign is part of a broader discourse targeting refugees generally, not exclusively Syrians.
Morocco
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Displaced Moroccans face Ramadan in camps fleeing floods
Residents forced to flee their homes in northwestern Morocco due to floods have arrived in camps unprepared to observe Ramadan. Those displaced by the flooding are now marking the holy month in difficult conditions.
Regional
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Palestinian refugees from Gaza face prolonged asylum procedures in Belgium
A Migrant News team met with four Palestinian asylum seekers and refugees from Gaza in Brussels. The men described experiencing injustice due to lengthy asylum processing procedures, despite coming from Gaza. They also mentioned waiting periods that did not include their families stuck in Egypt, and internal conflict between integrating into what they describe as a harsh system versus isolating themselves.