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Report urges sanctions on Libya and Sahel drug networks
The international report highlights a rise in cocaine smuggling through Libya and the Sahel region, confirming that smuggling networks are exploiting the land corridor between Mali, Niger, and Libya to transfer significant quantities of drugs from Latin America to Europe. It explains that these trafficking operations have expanded since 2019 due to increased production and growing demand, with ongoing political and military control over the smuggling networks, as armed groups and political protectors rely on large-scale transportation. Cocaine smuggling is fueling conflicts and boosting the influence of armed groups, with indications that extremist organizations such as ISIS are benefiting from this trade. The report recommends strengthening international cooperation and intensifying sanctions against major traffickers and intermediaries to disrupt these networks and reduce their impact on the region's economy and conflicts.
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