The European Union Delegation to Libya has welcomed the release of a group of detainees by judicial authorities, commending this step, which it said strengthens the rule of law and human rights.
In a statement, the mission expressed its deep concern over the disturbing reports of arbitrary disappearances, including the disappearance of Mohamed El-Gamaty, brother of activist Hossam El-Gamaty.
The statement called on the Libyan authorities to immediately investigate these cases and take the necessary measures to ensure the release of the disappeared and their return to their families.
This European position is in line with the statement issued by the United Nations Support Mission in Libya, which stressed the need to end arbitrary detention and disappearances and ensure respect for human rights in accordance with international standards.
Head of the Presidential Council, Mohamed Menfi, announced Friday an initiative that led to the release of Hassan Jaballah Al-Farjani, a member of the House of Representatives from the city of Tarhuna, after more than a year of his detention in Mitiga Prison in Tripoli.
