The Permanent Committee for Monitoring Libyan Prisoners Abroad, chaired by Justice Minister Halima Ibrahim, is reviewing prisoner exchange agreements with countries including China and Ethiopia. The initiatives follow recent diplomatic visits to several countries to negotiate terms for Libyan prisoners. A database of prisoners is also being developed for better oversight and assistance.

The Permanent Committee for Monitoring the Conditions and Issues of Libyan Prisoners Abroad recently convened its inaugural meeting for the year, led by Justice Minister Halima Ibrahim. The committee focused on various draft memorandums of understanding and prisoner exchange agreements, particularly with China and Ethiopia.

As reported by the Our Government platform, the discussions included a review of current negotiations with multiple nations. These negotiations follow the visit of the Ministry of Justice’s Deputy General to Lebanon, Egypt, Malta, Tunisia, and Turkey, aimed at facilitating the return of Libyan prisoners to serve their remaining sentences in Libya.

Additionally, the committee emphasized the importance of developing a comprehensive database that catalogues Libyan prisoners in nations where the Ministry of Justice maintains legal attachés. Plans to broaden this database to include prisoners in other countries were also addressed, as per information from Our Government.

The meeting led by Justice Minister Halima Ibrahim underscores Libya’s commitment to addressing the status of its prisoners abroad. The potential agreements with countries such as China and Ethiopia reflect ongoing diplomatic efforts to facilitate prisoner exchanges. The establishment of a broader database for Libyan prisoners is a significant step towards enhancing the government’s oversight of its citizens incarcerated overseas.

Original Source: libyaobserver.ly