Tunisian nationals abducted near Zawiya, Libya
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Mostafa Abdelkebir, president of the Tunisian Observatory for Human Rights, announced on Sunday, June 14, 2026, the abduction of a group of Tunisian nationals near the city of Zawiya in western Libya. He stated on social media that armed groups operating outside state authority are believed to be responsible. Abdelkebir suggested the abductions are linked to the detention of several Libyan nationals in a Tunisian prison, who are being prosecuted for alleged involvement in criminal activities. He condemned the act as "cowardly" and held Libyan authorities responsible for the safety of the detained Tunisians, calling for their immediate release. He emphasized that "the security of our children is a red line." In a subsequent post, Abdelkebir denounced the hostage-taking of Tunisian citizens to secure the release of Libyan detainees, calling it a "shameful act" and reiterated his call for their prompt liberation. He urged Tunisian authorities to take immediate action and called on Libyan officials and dignitaries to intervene swiftly. As of now, neither Tunisian nor Libyan authorities have officially confirmed the abduction or the exact number of Tunisian nationals involved.
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