Nasser Al-Hawari, a Libyan human rights activist, has been released from detention in Egypt after 16 days. He was arrested by plainclothes security officers, and his family was unable to contact him throughout his detention. Rights groups advocated for his release, deeming the detention unlawful and in violation of human rights standards.
Nasser Al-Hawari, a Libyan human rights activist, has been released from detainment in Egypt after spending 16 days in custody, as confirmed by the Libyan Crimes Watch Organization. He was arrested on February 11th near his residence in Alexandria by officers in plain clothes, who were operating in unmarked vehicles. Al-Hawari was subsequently taken to an undisclosed location, leaving his family without means to contact him throughout the duration of his detention.
During his time in custody, rights organizations pressed Egyptian authorities to reveal his location and uphold his basic rights, including family communication. They called for his immediate and unconditional release, emphasizing that his detention lacked legal justification and contravened international human rights standards. Al-Hawari had been previously detained in January 2023 in Tripoli by Libya’s Criminal Investigation Department before he left the country.
The release of Nasser Al-Hawari, following significant international attention and calls from human rights advocates, highlights continued concerns regarding the treatment of activists in the region. His detainment was met with widespread condemnation due to its illegality and violation of human rights. Moving forward, the situation underscores the importance of safeguarding the rights of individuals in custody.
Original Source: libyaobserver.ly
