The Disappearance of Farouq Alsqidig Abdulsalam Ben Saeed
The streets of Tripoli bore witness to a chilling event on June 26, as Farouq Alsqidig Abdulsalam Ben Saeed, a military prosecutor, vanished without a trace. Despite the efforts of Ben Saeed’s family to engage the police and prosecution authorities, no substantive information regarding his fate or location has been forthcoming. The enforced disappearance of Ben Saeed has raised serious concerns for his safety and wellbeing.
Military prosecutor Farouq Ben Saeed has been forcibly disappeared since 26 June, amid fears that he is held for politically-motivated reasons by Al-Radaa militia, notorious for committing torture and other abuse. pic.twitter.com/d8F0skuLgu
— Amnesty MENA (@AmnestyMENA) August 2, 2023
Suspected Involvement of the Deterrence Apparatus for Combating Terrorism and Organized Crime
Speculation is rife that the Deterrence Apparatus for Combating Terrorism and Organized Crime, a state-backed militia infamous for its human rights abuses, including torture, may be holding Ben Saeed. While no concrete evidence has been presented to confirm this, the group’s notorious reputation has heightened fears for Ben Saeed’s safety.
Amnesty International’s Call to Action
Amnesty International has reacted to the situation by urging the Libyan authorities to disclose Ben Saeed’s fate and whereabouts immediately. The human rights organization’s call underscores the serious risk to Ben Saeed’s safety and wellbeing and emphasizes the responsibility of Libyan authorities to protect individuals from human rights abuses.
The Enigma Surrounding Ben Saeed’s Abduction
Despite the attention drawn to the case, details surrounding Ben Saeed’s abduction remain sketchy. Little is known about his personal background, his work as a military prosecutor, or the circumstances of his disappearance. The identities and motives of the armed men in plainclothes who reportedly abducted him are also shrouded in mystery.
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The Unseen Battle: The Enforced Disappearance of a Libyan Military Prosecutor
