Amendments to the leadership of the Supreme Judicial Council raise concern in run up to elections
Dec 14 Sami Zaptia

Amendments to the leadership of the Supreme Judicial Council raise concern in run up to elections

By Sami Zaptia.Tripoli, 14 December 2021: The Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) reported today that it had held an exceptional meeting with a "full quoru...

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HNEC head Sayeh meets Attorney General as part of election candidates’ legal purge
Nov 20 Sami Zaptia

HNEC head Sayeh meets Attorney General as part of election candidates’ legal purge

By Sami Zaptia.Tripoli, 20 November 2021:Emad Sayeh, the head of Libya’s High National Elections Commission (HNEC), visited Sideeg Al-Sour, the Attorn...

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Sep 15 Sami Zaptia

The detention of the mayor of Sabrata for corruption: Analysis

By Sami Zaptia.London, 15 September 2021:The Attorney General’s Office reported yesterday that it has held the suspended Mayor of Sabrata in pretrial...

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Sep 7 Sami Zaptia

UNSMIL says release of Saadi Qaddafi and political prisoners a significant step, calls for release of thousands of others

By Sami Zaptia.London, 7 September 2021:UNSMIL said yesterday that it took note of the release, on 5 September, of Saadi Qaddafi, along with Ahmed Ram...

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Aug 11 Sami Zaptia

UNSMIL condemns Tripoli abduction of Benghazi Cabinet Office head

By Sami Zaptia.London, 11 August 2021:UNSMIL said yesterday that it was deeply concerned about the abduction and disappearance of Rida Fretees, Chief...

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Aug 6 Sami Zaptia

The referral of state employees to court for receiving bribes from foreign contractors sends a message of hope on rule of law and state institutions: Analysis

By Sami Zaptia.Attorney General Sideeg Al-Sour has referred two state employees to court for receiving bribes from foreign contractors (Photo: Archive...

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Upon instructions from Attorney General, Interior Ministry tries to impose rule of law by reclaiming state-owned lands in Sabrata
Jun 22 Sami Zaptia

Upon instructions from Attorney General, Interior Ministry tries to impose rule of law by reclaiming state-owned lands in Sabrata

By Sami Zaptia.London, 22 June 2021: In implementation of the instructions of the Attorney General, a force from the Interior Ministry’s Tripoli Law E...

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Jun 14 Sami Zaptia

State-recognized militia clashes in Ajilat lead to civilian deaths – expose continued weakness of state

By Sami Zaptia.The Attorney General Sideeg  Al-Sour described security in Ajilat as deficient (Photo: Archives Min of Justice).London, 14 June 2021:Th...

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Attorney General Al-Sour meets HoR head Saleh to discuss difficulties facing judiciary – agree on need for better coordination and joint input in drafting legislation
Jun 9 Sami Zaptia

Attorney General Al-Sour meets HoR head Saleh to discuss difficulties facing judiciary – agree on need for better coordination and joint input in drafting legislation

By Sami Zaptia.London, 9 June 2021:Attorney General, Sideeg Al-Sour, met Ageela Saleh, the head of parliament (the House of Representatives (HoR) at S...

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Jun 7 Sami Zaptia

UNSMIL concerned over arrest of municipality member

By Sami Zaptia.London, 7 June 2021:The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) said Friday that it is concerned over the arrest of Mr Hassan...

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