The Libyan National Army (LNA) General Command announced the release of more than 250 prisoners as part of a broader initiative to support national stability, reconciliation, and legal reform efforts across the country.
The releases were carried out ahead of Eid al-Adha following a meeting in Benghazi between Saddam Haftar and the National Committee for Monitoring Prison Conditions, chaired by Ibrahim Bushnaf. The discussions focused on reviewing the final legal and administrative procedures related to amnesty decisions for eligible detainees.
According to the General Command, the prisoners released were individuals who met the legal conditions and regulatory standards required for amnesty covering the remaining period of their sentences. Officials described the initiative as part of exceptional humanitarian and legal measures intended to address the consequences of previous years of conflict and division.
Authorities confirmed that prison administrations had already begun implementing the release procedures in accordance with approved legal frameworks and judicial coordination.
The initiative was launched under directives from Commander-in-Chief Khalifa Haftar, with officials presenting the move as part of broader efforts to strengthen reconciliation, social cohesion, and long-term stability.
Saddam Haftar stated that the release process was coordinated with public prosecutors across multiple jurisdictions. He noted that the decision would bring relief and joy to hundreds of Libyan families ahead of the religious holiday, emphasizing that the initiative reflects an ongoing commitment to justice, institutional development, and strengthening the rule of law.
Bushnaf confirmed that the first phase of the national stability initiative officially began with the release of the first group of detainees from Garnada Prison. He added that the committee will continue supervising prison conditions, monitoring legal procedures, and supporting reforms inside correctional institutions.
Officials also stressed that the initiative includes plans to improve prison facilities, strengthen oversight mechanisms, and ensure the protection of detainees’ legal rights and safety standards.