Nasser Al-Hawari, a Libyan human rights activist, was released after 16 days of detention in Egypt. Arrested on February 11, his family was unable to contact him while he remained in undisclosed custody. Rights groups condemned the lack of legal grounds for his detention and called for his immediate release, advocating for the protection of his fundamental rights.
Nasser Al-Hawari, a Libyan human rights activist, has been released after 16 days in detention in Egypt, as confirmed by the Libyan Crimes Watch Organization. His arrest occurred on February 11, near his residence in Alexandria when plainclothes security officers apprehended him in unmarked vehicles. Following his arrest, Al-Hawari was taken to an undisclosed location, and his family was unable to contact him during his detention.
In response to Al-Hawari’s situation, rights organizations urged Egyptian authorities to reveal his whereabouts and safeguard his fundamental rights, including communication access with his family. They called for his immediate and unconditional release, asserting that his detention was without legal justification and contravened international human rights standards. Notably, Al-Hawari had been previously detained in Tripoli in January 2023 before departing Libya.
The release of Nasser Al-Hawari marks a significant victory for human rights advocacy, highlighting the importance of transparency and lawful treatment in detention proceedings. His previous experiences with the authorities demonstrate ongoing challenges that human rights defenders face in Libya and the surrounding region. Continuous vigilance and advocacy from international and local rights groups remain crucial for the protection of activists in similar situations.
Original Source: libyaobserver.ly
