We have spoken to some hostages who have since been released, and seen photo evidence suggesting that forced operations did take place.
The former captives showed us evidence of torture, and said they had been kept in cramped conditions, with nearly 180 people sharing a cell. BBC reported.
At least one hostage is known to have died, and it is unclear how many remain captive.
The militia was supposed to be guiding the migrants through Libya to the Mediterranean coast. However, a dispute over payment had broken out with the Iraqi Kurd people-smuggler, Noah Aaron, who had organised the migrants' journey.
