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Libyan forces detain Gaza land convoy activists at Sirte checkpoint

Libyan forces detain Gaza land convoy activists at Sirte checkpoint

Summary

Forces aligned with Libyan commander Khalifa Haftar detained members of a convoy carrying aid to Gaza. Activists from Europe and the US responded by sharing video appeals. Rights groups say Haftar's forces have a history of detaining people without reason and using torture.

Key Facts

  • Libyan forces loyal to Khalifa Haftar stopped and detained aid convoy members.
  • The convoy was attempting to deliver humanitarian help to Gaza by land.
  • Activists from Europe and the United States made video messages about the detention.
  • Human rights organizations accuse Haftar’s fighters of unlawful arrests and torture.
  • The detained convoy members were involved in bringing aid to a conflict-affected area.
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