The number and nationalities of deportees remain unclear. Libya has faced international condemnation for “harsh and life-threatening” prison conditions and arbitrary detention, according to the US ...

“The conditions in the prison were tough and very uncomfortable. Once they hear that someone is a Nigerian, they treat the person poorly.

In response to these concerns, Mr al-Mahjoubi said the "concerns that were raised were taken seriously and current events are testimonial to that." Mr al-Arebi said they have no objections to NGO ...

The Associated Press reports on a mass prison break in Tripoli, Libya: Libya's Supreme Security Committee says 120 prisoners have escaped from jail in the capital city of Tripoli, where security ...

President of the Nigerian community in Libya, Mr Peter Omoregbe, has said thousands of Nigerians are stranded and living with mental health conditions in the North African country after failing to ...

2 minute read The Ain Zara prison, which was handed over to the Justice Ministry from a Tripoli-based militia, seen in Tripoli, Libya on Feb. 2, 2012. Ismail Zetouni—Reuters ...

Some of the worst prison conditions were mostly evident in old buildings. Mr Barclay says that some of the newly built establishments could meet international standards.