ARIJ’s investigation “A bloody route through Libya” by journalist Mahmoud Elsobky is competing with 8 other Arab investigations in the 2024 True Story Award. The award aims to provide recognition for exceptional written reports in all countries, works can be submitted in nine languages including Arabic.
This investigation uncovers how human trafficking networks and travel agencies exploit Syrians wanting to migrate to Europe, by taking them to Libya on flights operated by the private Syrian Airline company, Al Cham Wings, in cooperation with the Military Investment Authority of the Libyan National Army, under the command of Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar.