Ahmed Ibrahim [4], former minister of education and information for Libya, was sentenced to death on July 31 for inciting citizens in Moammar Qaddafi's hometown and place of death, Sirte [5], to oppose the rebellion. He is the first member of Gaddafi's ministry to receive a death sentence [6], which is to be carried out via firing squad. Ibrahim was also a high ranking member of the "revolutionary committees," organizations of Gaddafi's loyalists known for enforcing his policies. Human rights activists have raised concerns [7] that the Libyan criminal courts based in Misrata do not meet international standards. The conviction must be confirmed [8] by the Supreme Court before the sentence can be carried out.
From Jurist [9], Aug. 1. Used with permission.
