Bodies of 93 killed by thirst found in Libya

The bodies of 93 Africans who died of thirst have been found in the desert on Libya's southern border.

A Niger-registered truck carrying residents from various African countries entered Libyan territory May 8th and broke down, leaving the 93 to die. Another 26, including the Sudanese driver, were able to escape and receive medical care.

The bodies were found in several parts of the southern Murzuq region, said security officials quoted by the agency.

Hundreds of thousands of Africans flock each year into Libya in search of employment.

AFP