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Libya Observer
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Libya Observer
Weekly News Roundup: Friday, May 09, 2025
EU on Al-Dressi's video: Investigation and arresting perpetrators to justice are vital PM Dbeibah rejects deportation of immigrants to Libya from the US Haftar arrives in Moscow with his son Saddam Youth ministry delivers equipment to local youth councils ICC responds to Libyan leaks with silence over ongoing investigations Menfi receives letter from Emir of Qatar as political dialogue continues Libya, Austria reaffirm diplomatic coordination and cooperation Public Prosecution orders detention of GNU Health Minister Ministry of Transport discusses increasing flights between Libyan and Turkish airports Italian military delegation visits Air Force Academy in Misrata Libya court jails health officials over faulty medical equipment deal Takala rejects transfer of immigrants or convicts to Libya Al-Koni urges officials to leave power in response to torture footage of MP Al-Dressi Takala urges UN support for early HCS leadership vote UNSMIL announces receipt of final report from Advisory Committee Attorney General to take legal action against those involved in importing medicine from Iraq Presidential Council calls for joint international–national investigation into Al-Dressi's fate Libya marks International DNA Day Benghazi antiquities team to exhibit 5-million-year-old whale skeleton Central Bank of Libya stresses need for regular transfer of oil revenues Dbeibah reviews progress of Eni energy projects Ministry of Interior, Sudanese Embassy discuss voluntary return program NIHRL condemns torture of abducted MP Al-Darsi, urges international probe Ministry of Interior: 40 illegal migrants detained by Al-Qurayyat security patrols US envoy Norland to retire from diplomatic service in May UN official thanks Libya for hosting Sudanese refugees amid growing pressures US Weatherford oilfield services company resumes operations in Libya Libya wins three medals at African Karate Championship in Cairo Bus engulfed in flames on Tripoli highway, no injuries reported UNSMIL warns of rising disinformation and incendiary rhetoric HoR rejects "UK's tampering" with Libyan frozen assets Menfi calls on HoR to refer its approved laws to Presidential Council Government of National Unity condemns "dehumanizing detention" of lawmaker Ibrahim Al-Dressi Libya condemns Israeli occupation's nuclear threats against civilians in Gaza Libyan movement urges PC to stand by its decrees Libyan rights committee inspects detention facilities in Tripoli and Tajoura MMRA explores cooperation with Chinese firm ZPEC Oil Minister reviews with Maltese ambassador cooperation in energy sector Industry Ministry urges cancellation of electricity tariff hike on businesses CBL holds E-Payment Forum in Tripoli Menfi arrives in Tripoli after receiving medical treatment in Germany Shakshak signs agreement to transfer AFROSAI headquarters from Cameroon to Morocco 20 parties reject Washington's efforts to send migrants to Libya Egyptian national arrested for unauthorized pharmacy practice in Al-Bayda Immigration Agency clears Benghazi Corniche sidewalk of gatherings of immigrants Residential building and commercial stores evacuated within the fence of Mitiga Airbase as military assets Red Crescent recovers 16 bodies from Misrata coast SSA forces step up border patrols with Tunisia New US lawsuit filed against Khalifa Haftar and Son Inspection campaigns find out dangerous bacteria in several clinics in Tripoli Libya, Turkey discuss energy cooperation Tripoli hosts workshop to review Libya's immunisation programme
Libya Observer
07-05-2025
- Politics
- Libya Observer
Presidential Council calls for joint international–national investigation into Al-Dressi's fate
The Presidential Council has called for a transparent, impartial, and comprehensive investigation under the supervision of a joint (international–national) committee that possesses credibility, neutrality, and the capacity to uncover the fate of the House of Representatives member who has been forcibly disappeared for a year. The Council stressed that the investigation must ensure 'full disclosure of facts, achieve justice, and hold accountable anyone proven to be involved in acts that violate the law or undermine public trust in state institutions.' In a statement, the Council said it is following 'with great concern and sorrow' the footage and images attributed to MP Al-Dressi, which 'document conditions that are inconsistent with any legal or humanitarian standards.' The Council noted that these visuals constitute a grave violation of the dignity of the Libyan citizen and his elected representatives and raise serious questions about the circumstances of his disappearance, place of detention, and treatment. The Council expressed its full solidarity with the MP's family, tribe, colleagues, and all those affected by practices that contravene the rule of law. It voiced deep concern over the persistent ambiguity surrounding the case, especially in the absence of tangible results from the relevant authorities, allowing the controversy and uncertainty to persist without justice being served. The Presidential Council reaffirmed that this case, along with similar ones, can no longer tolerate further delays. It urged all competent authorities to fully cooperate with any adopted investigation mechanism to ensure accountability and protect the human rights of all citizens without discrimination. Photos and videos released on Monday showed MP Ibrahim Al-Dressi stripped of his clothes, shackled by an iron chain around his neck, and in a state of exhaustion due to what he had endured in his place of detention.
