On Saturday, around 140 members of Libya’s House of Representatives and High Council of State condemned the ongoing detention of MP Hassan Al-Farjani Jablallah and his brother Mohammed Al-Farjani Jablallah in Tripoli.
In a statement, they described the imprisonment of the Tarhuna representative, who has been held since February 2023, as a clear violation of the constitutional declaration and an attack on parliamentary immunity.
The lawmakers reaffirmed their support for the House of Representatives’ decision calling for Jablallah’s immediate release and demanded that he and his brother be freed without conditions.
They also denounced a controversial ruling issued against Jablallah by the Permanent Military Court in Tripoli, questioning the legitimacy of the judge and stating that the verdict was issued by an individual without legal authority who is reportedly studying abroad.
They rejected the trial of a sitting MP, calling it a serious violation of parliamentary immunity and an undermining of the rule of law.
The statement criticised legal delays, prolonged detention, and violations of judicial procedures, arguing that the trial lacked proper evidence and that the refusal to transfer the case to the Attorney General is a direct breach of Libyan law.
The lawmakers urged the Attorney General to intervene and order the immediate release of Jablallah and his brother.
They called on the Tripoli Correction and Rehabilitation Authority to comply with legal procedures and end their unlawful detention.
Libya has experienced years of political instability, with state institutions struggling to function amid deep divisions and competing power structures.
The judiciary has often been politicized, with rival factions using legal mechanisms to target political opponents.
Parliamentary immunity has historically been a safeguard against political persecution, but repeated violations of legal protections have led to growing concerns over the erosion of democratic principles.
