Human Rights Watch has called on Lebanese authorities to immediately release Hannibal Gaddafi, describing his detention for nearly a decade as an arbitrary act that violates international law. In its statement, the organisation said that Gaddafi’s case exposes deep flaws in the Lebanese judicial system, which it described as being subject to political interference. It demanded that he receive compensation and that those who violated his fundamental rights be held accountable.
The organisation had previously contacted Lebanon’s interior and justice ministers and the prime minister in April to inquire about Gaddafi’s judicial status, but has not yet received an official response.
Tripoli is ready to settle Imam Sadr’s case
Meanwhile, Halima Abdelrahman, the justice minister for the Government of National Unity (GNU), affirmed Tripoli’s readiness to cooperate with Lebanese authorities to uncover the truth behind the disappearance of Imam Musa al-Sadr in 1978. The minister noted that her country had presented a proposal with a roadmap for a settlement in exchange for Gaddafi’s release.
Abdelrahman stressed that her ministry is following the case to protect the rights of Libyan citizens. She warned that Lebanon’s delayed response reflects a political exploitation of the file, which could negatively impact the course of justice.
