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300 Migrants Headed to UK Kidnapped, Threatened With Organ Removal
BBC News·Tuesday, 9 June 2026
Around 300 Iraqi Kurdish migrants trying to reach the UK were kidnapped by a militia. The kidnappers demanded a ransom of $5,000 per person and threatened to remove their kidneys. The migrants were captured while attempting to make the journey to Britain.
Why It Matters
This case puts a harsh spotlight on the dangers faced by migrants attempting to reach Europe and the UK, and raises questions about the networks that profit from human smuggling.
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