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Libya's "Magafe" Gangs Target Somali Migrants with Ransom Demands
In a distressing development, Libyan gangs known as "Magafe" are demanding ransom payments from the families of Somali migrants who have left their homes without informing relatives. The calls place parents under immense emotional and financial strain.
askFinz Newsroom· Jun 21, 2026#libya#"magafe"#gangs#demand
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- Libyan gangs known as "Magafe" are targeting Somali migrants, demanding ransom payments.
- Migrants face severe conditions including starvation, physical abuse, and threats in Libya.
- Families are under immense emotional and financial pressure due to the ransom demands.
- The secretive nature of the operations makes it difficult for authorities to provide assistance.
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