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Libya Review
09-07-2025
- Politics
- Libya Review
Attorney General Orders Arrest of 172 Libyan Security Officers for Torture & Murder
On Wednesday, Libya's Attorney General issued arrest warrants for 172 members of the Stability Support Apparatus (SSA), following investigations that revealed their involvement in serious crimes, including murder, torture, kidnapping, and arbitrary detention. According to an official statement, the investigative committee assigned to the case documented 146 incidents of severe human rights violations committed by members of the Apparatus. These crimes included unlawful killings, torture, enforced disappearances, and illegal detentions. The investigation confirmed the direct involvement of numerous SSA personnel in these violations. The Attorney General also confirmed that 11 suspects have already been placed in pre-trial detention as investigations continue. He has instructed all law enforcement bodies to act swiftly in executing the arrest orders. Authorities were also directed to identify the current locations of the suspects and to coordinate with their workplaces to suspend them from duty, ensuring their compliance with judicial proceedings. The investigation involved the testimonies of 201 individuals, shedding light on the depth of abuses linked to the agency. Meanwhile, search efforts remain ongoing to locate several missing persons connected to these cases. In his statement, the Attorney General reaffirmed that Libya remains committed to pursuing justice and holding all violators accountable, regardless of their position or affiliation. He stressed that protecting human rights and ensuring justice are non-negotiable priorities for the state. The Stability Support Apparatus has been one of the most powerful and controversial security forces in Libya, long accused of operating beyond the rule of law. The agency has faced repeated allegations from both local and international human rights organizations regarding arbitrary detentions, torture, and extrajudicial killings. This unprecedented legal action represents a significant step by the Libyan judiciary toward addressing longstanding demands for accountability and justice in the country, which has been marred by years of conflict, lawlessness, and the unchecked power of armed groups. Tags: Attorney GeneralCrimeslibyaSecurity Officerstorture
The Hindu
31-05-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Gulzar Houz fire: Telangana Fire Department counters allegations of victims' family
The Telangana State Fire Department (TGFD) has issued a rebuttal to allegations levelled by the family of victims who died in the fire accident near Gulzar Houz in Hyderabad on the morning of May 19, terming many of their claims as baseless or technically inaccurate. A statement from the department said that the victims' family had raised serious concerns over what they described as delays, equipment shortages, and lack of urgency on part of the fire personnel. In a rejoinder, the TGFD insisted that their team acted promptly and professionally under extremely difficult conditions. The department stated that its first fire engine arrived at the site within three minutes of receiving the call. 'There was no delay. The water tender had a full 4,500-litre tank,' a senior official said, dismissing the family's claim that the vehicle had no water. On the charge that firemen lacked essential gear such as torches and oxygen masks, TGFD clarified that all fire vehicles are stocked with Dragon Lights and Breathing Apparatus sets. 'Six personnel were fully equipped and operated on-site. Our teams undergo daily checks for fuel, water, and gear readiness,' the statement read. Responding to concerns over rescue operations, the department defended its strategy, citing extreme heat, poor visibility, and hazardous materials stored on the ground floor as major impediments. 'Firefighting is not a game of bravado. We must first ventilate smoke, cool the site and then enter,' TGFD's statement explained. 'Our men accessed all three levels, ground, first floor and terrace, and conducted operations as fast as conditions allowed.' The department also rejected the claim that locals carried out the rescue. 'It is common during such incidents for concerned individuals or volunteers to hover around and assist in carrying equipment or injured persons, but the primary operations were entirely led by fire personnel,' the department maintained. As for the claim that a fireman could not climb the ladder, the department noted that personnel had indeed reached the terrace via ladders and carried out search and rescue using breathing equipment. Addressing concerns about alleged leakages from fire engines, TGFD clarified that what appeared to be leakage was actually coolant water discharge, a design feature in certain engine models. A hosepipe was reportedly damaged due to crowd interference on the ground. The family had also alleged a delay of over 90 minutes before any rescue began. To this, the department responded that access to the site was severely compromised due to plywood interiors, batteries, bikes, and thick smoke. 'A wall had to be broken for access. Simultaneous efforts were made on all levels,' the rejoinder stated.
