Italian agency: The unjust detention of Hannibal Gaddafi calls into question the integrity of the Lebanese judiciary
The Italian “Presenza” agency confirmed that the detention of Captain Hannibal Gaddafi for nine years is “a story full of injustice,” adding that he is in prison in Lebanon without any charges or formal trials being brought, which raises deep concerns about the integrity of the legal systems in Lebanon.
The agency indicated, in its report, that the detention of Captain Hannibal is a clear reminder of the importance of protecting human rights and ensuring accountability within our legal systems, adding that Hannibal is a reminder of the fragility of freedom and the importance of holding powerful people accountable for their actions.
It pointed out that Captain Hannibal Gaddafi’s journey into the abyss of injustice began nearly ten years ago with his kidnapping in Syria, by a Lebanese armed group, after which he was transferred to Lebanon. He finds himself behind bars, his basic rights trampled on, and his voice silenced.
It explained that in the face of the serious violations to which Captain Hannibal was exposed, many voices were raised at the international level to demand that the Lebanese government respect human rights and the principles of law, noting that international pressure is necessary to address the issue transparently and resolve it, like countless cases in which people have been victims of arbitrary detention. Especially in Libya in the post-NATO war period.
It stated that the detention of Hannibal makes us think about an issue like the detention of Julian Assange, in the hope that his story will inspire us to be resilient in the struggle for a world in which freedom, justice and dignity are not just ideals, but realities that cannot be touched.
It added that the reasons for Captain Hannibal’s imprisonment are still shrouded in mystery, with some speculating that it was simply a mistake in identity, while others whisper that there were political machinations, adding, “Regardless of the reason for his detention, the result was the same: a man whose freedom, dignity, and future were robbed.”
It concluded that the weakness of the Libyan state and its sovereignty had reached the point that the pressures they were exerting had nothing to do with the case of Captain Hannibal Gaddafi and his release, noting that it was necessary for other countries to urgently demand that the Lebanese government and authorities achieve justice and respect human rights.
