The case of Libyan nationals arrested at a military camp unfolds in South Africa’s court. Get the inside scoop on this significant legal development.
On Monday, the 95 Libyan nationals who were apprehended during a raid on an alleged covert military instruction facility appeared in court in Gauteng, South Africa.
According to a social media post by the police on platform X, Libyan nationals claimed they were in the country on study visas for security guard training. However, upon investigation, authorities found evidence indicating they have undergone military training instead.
The Libyan citizens, apprehended near the town of White River approximately 360km (220 miles) east of Johannesburg, will face charges related to inaccurate information provided on their visa applications based on a statement from South Africa’s National Prosecuting Authority.
Monica Nyuswa said that although they had relocated from Libya to South Africa for their studies, it was discovered that the individuals were undergoing military training at their current location.
To enable the court to secure an interpreter fluent in Arabic, the case has been delayed until August 5th.
All the 95 individuals who were present in court wearing regular clothes, are to be kept detained.
The authorities announced their investigation regarding the existence of additional unlawful bases in other regions within the country.
