Libya: rights group calls for release of abducted journalist
The National Human Rights Institution in Libya has called on the Government of National Unity to immediately and unconditionally release abducted journalist Abdelbaset Al-Tir, according to the Libya Review.
On August 15th Al-Tir was abducted by Internal Security Agency officials whilst travelling from Tripoli to Al-Aziziya after participating in a public event.
The NHRI is calling for a full and transparent investigation, and to end arbitrary detentions outside of legal frameworks.
Libya Review
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