Libyan forces detain 10 activists at Sirte checkpoint
Ten activists from eight countries were stopped while attempting to cross Libya en route to Gaza. Libyan Arab Armed Forces detained the group at a checkpoint in Sirte.
jpost.comLibyan Arab Armed Forces detained ten activists at a checkpoint in Sirte as the group tried to enter Libya while traveling toward Gaza. The activists came from Spain, Poland, Italy, Argentina, Uruguay, Portugal, Tunisia, and the United States. They were traveling in a convoy of vehicles when security forces stopped them.
No further details on the length of detention or any charges were provided in the report.
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The activists remain in Libyan custody pending any further proceedings.
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