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Libya protest organiser dies in custody in Tripoli
Abdul Moneim al-Marimi, a prominent political activist and protest organiser in western Libya, died in custody last week, prompting widespread anger, street protests, and calls for an independent investigation. The circumstances surrounding his detention and death have become the subject of competing official narratives, further fuelling public suspicion and outrage. Al-Marimi was detained by Libya’s Internal Security Agency, affiliated with the…
Abdel Monem Al-Marimi was one of the leaders of the protest movement against the Government of National Unity of Abdel Hamid Dbeibah. Arrested and brought before the Tripoli Public Prosecutor's Office, he reportedly died after being thrown into a stairwell, reported the Libyan authorities on Saturday, July 5. The UN is demanding an investigation into this suspicious death.
UN Urges Investigation into Death of Libyan Activist
The United Nations has called for a full investigation into the death of prominent Libyan activist Abdel Monem al-Marimi, who prosecutors claim died after throwing himself down a stairwell shortly after being detained. Marimi, a vocal critic of Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah, had been actively involved in anti-government protests and was known for his outspoken political stance. According to the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), he was re…
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