The Office of the Attorney General confirmed that Mohamed Bahroun, commonly known as ‘Al-Far’, the commander of the First Support Brigade, has voluntarily submitted to investigative procedures related to the assassination of citizen Abdel Rahman Salem Milad, famously known as ‘Al Bidja’.
The judicial control unit of the Attorney General’s Office took custody of Bahroun on Thursday, who complied voluntarily with the search and investigation processes. The assigned judicial officer has begun hearing his testimony and will present the findings to the investigative authority.
On Wednesday, the Office revealed that the investigative authority had directed the judicial officer to hear the testimony of the suspect who surrendered himself in the assassination case. Furthermore, the authority has issued orders to detain three additional suspects found to be implicated in the crime; the Interior Ministry has been directed to enforce these orders.
The Attorney General’s Office disclosed that the investigative authority had managed to clarify the identities of two suspects believed to be involved in the assassination that took place between Tripoli and Zawiya.
Libya has been in chaos since a NATO-backed uprising toppled longtime leader Muammar Gaddafi in 2011. The county has for years been split between rival administrations.
Libya’s economy, heavily reliant on oil, has suffered due to the ongoing conflict. The instability has led to fluctuations in oil production and prices, impacting the global oil market and Libya’s economy.
The conflict has led to a significant humanitarian crisis in Libya, with thousands of people killed, and many more displaced. Migrants and refugees using Libya as a transit point to Europe have also faced dire conditions.
The planned elections for December 2021 were delayed due to disagreements over election laws and the eligibility of certain candidates. This delay has raised concerns about the feasibility of a peaceful political transition.
Despite the ceasefire, security remains a significant concern with sporadic fighting and the presence of mercenaries and foreign fighters. The unification of the military and the removal of foreign forces are crucial challenges.
