Libya’s Justice Ministry, led by Minister Halima Ibrahim, is reviewing prisoner exchange agreements with countries like China and Ethiopia. Discussions include ongoing negotiations from a recent tour involving several nations to allow Libyan prisoners to serve sentences domestically, alongside efforts to create and expand a prisoner database.
The Permanent Committee for Monitoring the Conditions and Issues of Libyan Prisoners Abroad convened its inaugural meeting for the year, presided over by the Minister of Justice, Halima Ibrahim. The focus was on reviewing several draft memorandums of understanding and prisoner exchange agreements with nations such as China and Ethiopia.
The committee evaluated ongoing negotiations stemming from the recent trip undertaken by the Ministry of Justice’s Deputy General to Lebanon, Egypt, Malta, Tunisia, and Turkey. This initiative aims to facilitate arrangements permitting Libyan prisoners to complete their sentences in Libya.
Additionally, the committee emphasized the development of a comprehensive database that will catalog all prisoners in countries where the Ministry of Justice has legal attachés. There are plans to expand this database to encompass other nations as well.
In conclusion, the Permanent Committee is actively pursuing prisoner exchange agreements with various countries, thus enabling Libyan prisoners to serve their remaining sentences in Libya. The establishment of a detailed database of prisoners reflects a commitment to enhancing awareness and management of the conditions faced by Libyan detainees abroad.
Original Source: libyaobserver.ly
