A high-level Libyan delegation led by Nazeeha Ashour, Deputy Minister of Justice for Court and Prosecution Affairs in the Government of National Unity (GNU), held a bilateral meeting on Tuesday with Tunisian Minister of Justice Leila Jaffal in Tunis. The discussions focused on enhancing judicial cooperation between the two countries in accordance with national laws and existing bilateral agreements, as well as addressing the conditions of Libyan prisoners in Tunisia.
The meeting also reviewed the agenda for the upcoming Libyan-Tunisian Consular Committee meeting, scheduled to take place in Tripoli in mid-April. This session will address key bilateral issues and mechanisms to strengthen consular cooperation between the neighboring nations, according to a statement released by the GNU’s official platform, “Hakomitna” on Facebook.
The visit follows a directive issued by Prime Minister Abdel-Hamid Dbaiba, under Resolution No. 14 of 2025, mandating Ashour to assess the status of Libyan detainees in Tunisia and coordinate with the Libyan embassy regarding Libyan citizens facing legal violations at border crossings.
Additionally, the Libyan Ministry of Justice recently revealed that five countries—Lebanon, Egypt, Malta, Tunisia, and Turkey—have expressed willingness to negotiate agreements allowing Libyan prisoners serving sentences abroad to complete their terms in Libya. This development comes after a series of diplomatic visits by Ali Eshtaiwi, Libya’s General Undersecretary of the Ministry of Justice, aimed at securing legal cooperation agreements with these nations.
