reacting to cnn s exclusive reporting on slave auctions in libya. exposing the modern day buying and selling of african migrants. the president of nations says the brutal images show how slavery is still present around the world and he says all forms of slavery are, quote, an aberration. can t be tolerated. he released a statement to mark the international day for the abolition of slavery and to reaffirm italy s commitment to the fight against that trade. that cnn exclusive report is also sparking global shock and outrage after revealing african migrants auctioned off as slaves. 400. 700. 700? 800. the numbers roll in. these men are sold for 1200 libyan pounds, $400 a piece.