Somalia Moves to Repatriate Citizens Detained in Eastern Libya
Somali Human Rights Delegation Visits Benghazi Prison Ahead of Planned Repatriation of Detainees A delegation from Somalia’s Independent National Human Rights Commission has conducted a field visit to Qanfouda Prison in Benghazi, eastern Libya, to assess the conditions of Somali detainees as part of ongoing efforts to facilitate their release and voluntary return to Somalia. During the visit, Libyan authorities explained that the majority of the Somali detainees are being held on charges related to irregular migration and have not been sentenced by any court. Officials indicated that preparations are underway for their release and confirmed that the necessary arrangements are being made to support their voluntary repatriation, with travel expenses to be covered by the relevant authorities. According to information presented during the visit, around 300 Somali nationals are currently detained in prisons across eastern and southern Libya. Approximately 70 of them are being...
