The Libyan News Agency [4] reported on April 27 that the son of Moammar Qaddafi [5], Saif al-Islam Qaddafi [6], and other ex-officials have appeared for their trial via video conferencing. Saif al-Islam Qaddafi appeared at his trial [7] through video-conferencing because he has been held in Zintan by a militia since 2011. Human Rights Watch reported [8] in February that Libya has failed to grant due process rights to Qaddafi and other detained officials. There are 37 defendants in the trial, facing a variety of charges including the killing of protesters during the 2011 civil war. The trial commenced [9] earlier in April.
From Jurist [10], April 27. Used with permission.
