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GNU Distances Itself from Arrested Nationals in South Africa.

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Tripoli, 27 July 2024 (Lana), Government of National Unity (GNU), denied any connection to the Libyans arrested in South Africa who were detained during a raid on a suspected military training camp in White River.

In a statement by the Foreign Ministry, the government is following with deep concern and commitment the statement issued by the police in South Africa on the arrest of 95 Libyans after a raid on a suspected military training camp in White River.

The Ministry's statement stated that the arrested persons were not sent by the government, nor were they assigned any official tasks.

The GNU has instructed the Libyan Military Attorney General and the Libyan embassy in South Africa to liaise with local authorities to understand the case’s details and affirmed its commitment to participate in investigations to uncover the facts and ensure the detainees’ safety and fair treatment under international agreements.

The statement concluded that the GNU condemned any actions that threaten the peace, security, or sovereignty of neighboring and friendly states, reiterating that Libya has moved beyond such transgressions and its rejection of using Libyan citizens for such purposes, and pledging to work with South African authorities to investigate and uncover the individuals and groups responsible for this incident.

Earlier on Friday, South African police announced the arrest of 95 Libyans suspected of undergoing military training at a secret camp. The camp, located on a farm in White River, was allegedly a training site for a security company but appeared to be a military base.

The detainees claimed they entered South Africa on study visas to train as security guards. However, police investigations suggested they were receiving military training.

Television footage showed a strong police presence at the camp, which included military-style tents and sandbags.

South African authorities are currently interrogating the detained Libyans to determine the full extent of their activities.

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