Nasser Al-Hawari, a Libyan human rights activist, has been released by Egypt after 16 days in detention. Arrested in Alexandria, his family could not contact him during this period. Rights groups condemned his detention as illegal, highlighting the need for better protection of human rights for activists.

Egypt has released Libyan human rights activist Nasser Al-Hawari after he spent 16 days in detention. His release was confirmed by the Libyan Crimes Watch Organization. Al-Hawari was arrested on February 11 in Alexandria by plainclothes security officers and was held at an undisclosed location, making it impossible for his family to contact him during his detention.

Human rights groups pressed the Egyptian authorities to reveal Al-Hawari’s whereabouts and guarantee his basic rights, including communication with his family. They emphasized that Al-Hawari’s detention was unsupported by legal grounds and breached international human rights standards. This case drew attention to the treatment of activists within Egypt.

Prior to his detention in Egypt, Al-Hawari had faced challenges in Libya, including detention by the country’s Criminal Investigation Department in January 2023. His case highlights ongoing concerns regarding human rights and the treatment of activists in both Libya and Egypt.

The release of Nasser Al-Hawari underscores the importance of adhering to international human rights standards and the ongoing struggle for activists’ rights in the region. His detention and subsequent release shed light on the broader issues of human rights abuses and the need for proper legal processes.

Original Source: libyaobserver.ly