A Tunisian human rights organization has urged authorities to secure the release of 120 Tunisian nationals detained in Libya. Mustafa Abdel Kabir, head of the Tunisian Observatory for Human Rights, stated that many of the detainees face what he called "minor or fabricated charges," with sentences ranging from one to five years.
According to Abdel Kabir, the majority of these individuals were arrested over work-related disputes, the absence of medical certificates, or alleged customs violations. He emphasized that all detainees had entered Libya legally, either as workers, traders, or visitors.
Abdel Kabir dismissed any links between the detainees and extremism, describing them as "ordinary citizens," most of whom are aged between 22 and 30, with some aged 45 to 55.
He appealed to Tunisian authorities to collaborate with Libyan counterparts for their release, pointing out that many have already served half of their sentences. He also highlighted the presence of 32 Tunisian women and children, reportedly family members of individuals affiliated with the Islamic State group, who remain detained in Libya and have yet to be repatriated.