Libya: Retrial of Political Prisoners a Step Forward

by Haitham Sabbah on 10/15/2005

Authorities Should Promptly Provide Fair Trials, Reform of Repressive Laws
The Libyan Supreme Court�s reported decision on Sunday to retry 86 political prisoners is a hopeful sign of reform, Human Rights Watch said today. These Muslim Brotherhood members have served seven years in prison for nonviolent activities after being convicted by a now-closed tribunal that violated fair-trial standards under Libyan and international law.

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