South Africa Lifts Demands For 95 Libyans Allegedly Involved In Separatists

Illustration. Military in Uganda, Africa. (Pixabay-Nambasi)

JAKARTA - South African public prosecutor (JPU) has dropped charges against 95 Libyan citizens suspected of being separatist, Thursday 15 August.

They were arrested at an illegal military training camp in Mpumalanga Province, South Africa last month.

Police suspect dozens of men entering South Africa wearing student visas receiving military training at the camp. Firearms and ammunition were also found in the raid.

During the trial, 95 Libyans who became defendants said they received security training at the camp.

However, the South African National Prosecution Authority said there was insufficient evidence to indict the men on suspicion of being involved in separatist acts.

"The only lawsuit filed with the NPA (character) is a violation of the immigration law against 95 Libyan citizens," said a spokesman for the South African National Prosecution Authority, Monica Nyuswa, quoted from AP, Thursday, August 15.

After the charges are lifted today, the 95 Libyans will be deported in the next 48 hours. They have now been handed over to immigration officials.