Militia detains 300 migrants in the desert in Libya's effort to contain sea crossings

According to reporting by the Associated Press Libyan military officials say they have apprehended hundreds of migrants crossing the country’s vast desert. The 444 Brigade, a powerful militia group that operates under the auspices of the Libyan army, said in a statement that its patrolling commanders detained more than 300 migrants and referred them to authorities. The apprehensions come as Libya remains a primary point of departure for people  from the Middle East and Africa aiming to reach Europe.