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The Libyan coast guard sometimes torch migrant boats. (Photo: Nikolaj Nielsen)

Libya to get new EU-funded boats despite crimes

The European Commission aims to deliver new 'P150' class patrol boats to the Libyan coast guard, despite possible crimes against humanity at detention centres where migrants intercepted at sea are often sent.

The planned delivery comes in light of a recent UN rights report describing conditions in Libyan migrant detention centres as a possible crime against humanity.

The boats will be u...

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