Libyans deported from South Africa are special forces trainees
Ninety-five Libyans deported from South Africa on August 18th were training to be special forces for eastern Libya commander Khalifa Haftar, whose lieutenants often monitored the program’s progress via webcam, according to The Arab Weekly plus agencies
On July 26, police conducted a raid on a camp near White River, approximately 360 kilometers (220 miles) east of Johannesburg, detaining the men who were in South Africa on study visas issued for security guard training.
An investigation revealed that the visas had been “irregularly acquired” and subsequently revoked.
The Arab Weekly and agenciesÂ
