Nasser Al-Hawari, a Libyan human rights activist, was released from 16 days of detention in Egypt. His arrest by security officers raised alarms over his treatment and access to communication. Human rights groups condemned the detention, calling it unlawful and a violation of international standards, while also demanding transparency from the Egyptian authorities.
Nasser Al-Hawari, a Libyan human rights activist, was released from detention after 16 days in Egypt, as confirmed by the Libyan Crimes Watch Organization. Al-Hawari, arrested on February 11 near his Alexandria home, was taken by plainclothes officers to an undisclosed location. His family was unable to contact him during his detention, raising concerns regarding his rights and safety.
Human rights organizations had actively urged the Egyptian authorities to disclose Al-Hawari’s whereabouts and allow him communication with his family. These groups deemed his detention unlawful, lacking legal justification, and violating international human rights standards. They called for his immediate and unconditional release, highlighting the urgency of protecting his fundamental rights.
Prior to this incident, Al-Hawari faced detention in January 2023 in Tripoli by Libya’s Criminal Investigation Department, from which he was able to leave the country. This history of detention raises further concerns about the treatment of human rights activists in both Libya and Egypt, underscoring the need for safeguarding their rights in the face of political repression.
The release of Nasser Al-Hawari marks a significant, albeit overdue, acknowledgment of human rights concerns related to his detention in Egypt. Rights advocates continue to call for the protection of activists’ rights, while Al-Hawari’s prior detainment in Libya further complicates the landscape of human rights in the region. Observers must remain vigilant in demanding accountability and protecting activists against unlawful detentions.
Original Source: libyaobserver.ly
