Libyan militia chief admits deal with Tripoli to stem migrant flow

Bel Trew, Cairo | Abdullah Oshah, Sabratha | Tom Kington, Rome
A powerful Libyan militia commander and suspected trafficking kingpin has struck a deal with Tripoli to stem the flow of migrants to Europe in exchange for cars, boats and the recognition of his force as a legitimate security body.
Ahmed Dabbashi, who commands the Anas Dabbashi brigade, said that he met officials from Libya’s UN-backed government in July to discuss how to shut down people trafficking along the coast. In the meeting the officials agreed to clear the accusations of criminality hanging over his brigade.
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Source: https://www.thetimes.co.uk/