Format: 25mn

Story based on testimonies received by InfoMigrants

Report by: Adel Gastel

Muhamad, a 25-year-old Somali migrant, had run away from the fear in his country to reach Europe. He arrived in Libya in 2017 and was abducted by smugglers. He tells his story to InfoMigrants journalists : his path to exile, his ordeal, his love and escape.

Tortured, insulted and harassed for several months, Muhamad meets the woman of his life, Amina, in an underground prison. This living hellhole without daylight did not stop them from weaving their love story and fighting for survival. After months of suffering, torture, separation and the kidnapping of Amina by smugglers, the young couple finally succeeded in escaping and are now in Europe.

This animated documentary is produced by InfoMigrants and France 24's journalist Adel Gastel, also looks at the situation of thousands of migrants who are still being illegally detained in Libya, in inhuman conditions that are regularly denounced by the UN and human rights NGOs.

« A love story in hell », a special Reporters Plus will be aired on Saturday 14 January from 9 pm* on France 24’s English, followed by a debate with guests. This documentary can also be found in French, Arabic and Spanish.

Paris Time*

About InfoMigrants:

InfoMigrants is a news and information site for migrants to counter misinformation at every point of their journey: in their country of origin, along the route, or in the places where they hope to start a new life. InfoMigrants is available in six languages: French, Arabic, English, Dari, Pashto and Bengali. It supplies migrants with verified and balanced information. InfoMigrants is a collaborative multi-platform project led by three major European media: France Médias Monde (France 24, RFI, MCD), the German international news channel Deutsche Welle, and the Italian news agency ANSA. It is co-financed with the European Union.

About France24:

France 24, the international news channel, broadcasts 24/7to 481.4million households around the world in French, Arabic, English and Spanish. The four channels have a combined weekly viewership of 97.8million viewers. France 24 gives a French perspective on global affairs through a network of 160 correspondent located in nearly every country. It is available via cable, satellite, DTT, ADSL, on mobile phones, tablets and connected TVs, as well as on YouTube in four languages. Every month, France 24’s digital platforms attract 23.2million visits, 132.8million video views (2021average) and 59.9million followers on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram : france24.com