At least 20 illegal African immigrants wounded during mass escape in Libya

Local sources said 107 immigrants – 23 from Ethiopia, 73 from Eritrea and 11 from Somalia – tried to escape from a hiding place in a site called “factory 51” when the local trafficker holding them named “Musa Diyab” opened fire at them, leaving more than 20 wounded.

The immigrants were taken to Bani Walid hospital. A doctor said the injuries vary from medium to severe. There were no reports of deaths.

Bani Walid is a hotspot for collecting immigrants and taking them to the coastal towns before sailing to the Italian shores.