“Torture, rape and slavery should be stopped in Libya”, Swedes protest (Photo)

A recent CNN video showing people from African countries allegedly sold as slaves for $100 has drawn the anger of many, including the United Nations.

The protest, followed by close to 4,000 people in the Swedish capital, was organised by Lovette Jallow, author and founder of the online composition platform for black people and colored people, “Black Vogue”.

“Don't forgive me, because I'm the organiser, this is what you all have to do, we're in this action together,” she said, reports “Al Jazeera”, contract Periscopi.

“Open your eyes, ask information not to be lied to, thinking that this is happening to them and not to us, we know very well that slavery has not ended”, the 30-year-old entrepreneur said.

Its Facebook publication, calling for protests against Libya's incident, drew a response from thousands of people. Similar protests were held simultaneously in several other Swedish cities.

Addressing crowds of different backgrounds, Jallow said the change begins at home and how important it is to change attitudes at home. Now is the time to say enough! ”

Libya was launched into chaos very soon after the long-standing leader Muammar Gaddaf fell, following a bloody revolt in 2011. The country is divided with two competitive governments and dozens of combat groups engaged in human trafficking wars.

Libya has been a popular transit destination for migrants and refugees who escape their countries in Africa to reach Europe./Periscopi/