Nasser Al-Hawari, a Libyan human rights activist, has been released in Egypt after 16 days in detention. Arrested by plainclothes security officers, his whereabouts were unknown for much of this time. Human rights organizations advocated for his rights and demanded his immediate release, citing violations of international standards.
The Libyan Crimes Watch Organization has confirmed that human rights activist Nasser Al-Hawari has been released after 16 days of detention in Egypt. He was apprehended by plainclothes security officers on February 11 near his residence in Alexandria, and subsequently taken to an undisclosed location. His family was unable to contact him during his time in custody, raising concerns over his well-being.
Rights groups had urged Egyptian authorities to clarify Al-Hawari’s location and to uphold his fundamental rights, which include the ability to communicate with his family. They emphasized that his detention was unlawful and contravened international human rights norms. The call for Al-Hawari’s immediate and unconditional release underscored the importance of due process.
Prior to his detention in Egypt, Al-Hawari had experienced an earlier arrest in January 2023 by the Criminal Investigation Department in Tripoli, Libya, before opting to leave the country. His recent detention has highlighted ongoing concerns regarding the treatment of activists in the region and the need for improved protections for human rights.
Nasser Al-Hawari’s release from detention in Egypt after 16 days marks a significant development in addressing the rights of activists. His case underscores the ongoing challenges faced by human rights advocates in the region and the importance of safeguarding their rights. Continued advocacy from rights groups remains crucial to ensure such occurrences do not happen in the future.
Original Source: libyaobserver.ly
