Salah al-Maskhout and eight others reportedly killed in shootout in Libya after allegedly masterminding key route for refugees from Africa and the Middle EastThe alleged ringleader behind the smuggling of thousands of people from Libya to Europe is believed to believe been killed in a shootout.Salah al-Maskhout was reportedly killed on Friday alongside eight other men in the Libyan capital. He was known to operate in Zuwara, a coastal city in north-west Libya which has become a hub for refugees and migrants trying to reach Europe. Related: European countries at heart of refugee crisis seek to ease tensions Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com