
“Bija,” celebrated in the streets of Zawiya after his release from prison in April 2021. He had been arrested by Libyan authorities six months earlier for human and fuel trafficking. (Photo published on X by Italian journalist Francesca Mannocchi)
The Libyan coast guard and human trafficker, assassinated on Aug. 31, straddled dangerous lines across his various networks while promoting his actions to Western media.
OLJ / By Amélie ZACCOUR, 06 September 2024 15:34
“Bija,” celebrated in the streets of Zawiya after his release from prison in April 2021. He had been arrested by Libyan authorities six months earlier for human and fuel trafficking. (Photo published on X by Italian journalist Francesca Mannocchi)