Tag: Emad Trabelsi
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Tensions rise between the EU and Khalifa Haftar’s rump dictatorship over blackmail with migrants and maritime borders
Following its visit to Libya’s capital Tripoli to discuss migration, the EU delegation flew to Benghazi but was told to turn away upon arrival at Benina International Airport. The EU delegation was composed of EU Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration Magnus Brunner, Maltese Home Affairs Minister Byron Camilleri, Italian Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi and…
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Libya to impose the hijab on women and re-introduce morality police
Last week, Libya’s Tripoli-based Home Affairs Minister, Emad Trabelsi announced plans for new Islamic laws that will make the wearing of the hijab for women as compulsory. He also announced the re-introduction of morality police and strict gender laws for women. Amnesty International has condemned these plans saying that: “The Minister of Interior’s threats to…