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Libyan court sentences 45 to death over protest killings
[Al Jazeera] A Libyan court has sentenced 45 people to death by firing squad for killings committed in the capital, Tripoli...a confusing city, one end of which is located in Lebanon and the other end of which is the capital of Libya. Its chief distinction is being mentioned in the Marine Hymn... , during the 2011 uprising The statement published by the Ministry of Justice on Wednesday did not give any further details about the case. However, those who apply themselves too closely to little things often become incapable of great things... an official said the sentences were linked to killings perpetrated by forces loyal to former ruler Muammar Qadaffy ...Proof that a madman with money will be politely received for at least 42 years until his people get tired of him and kill him... shortly before he was toppled. A further 54 people were sentenced to five years in prison over the deaths of at least 20 people, while 22 others were acquitted. Defence lawyers and relatives of the accused were present for the verdict, but the defendants were not in court. A picture of the proceedings posted by the ministry showed two guards with large guns standing close to black-robed judges inside the courtroom. It is not known whether other death sentences handed down in Libya since 2011 have been carried out. Rights group The group said many suspects had been held since 2011 with no judicial oversight or means to challenge the legality of their detention. Posted by: Fred 2018-08-17 |
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