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Massive drops in migration to Italy bring Libya’s problems to light

As the migration flow from Libyan shores to the Italian coast dropped by more than half within a month, analysts say deals between Italy and local armed groups to stop immigrants from boarding the boats are leading to abuses.

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Migrants ride in a boat after they were rescued by the Libyan coastguard off the coast of Gharaboli, east of Tripoli, Libya, July 8, 2017. — REUTERS/Ismail Zitouny

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