Libyan Foreign Ministry attacked dec. 2018

UN Slams Libyan justice system as unfair, requests handing over of Gaddafi’s son to ICC

The UN has issued a 60-page report harshly criticizing the Libyan justice system and denouncing the trial of senior officials of the Gadhafi era as “a missed opportunity for justice and for the Libyan people to have the chance to confront and reflect on the conduct of the former regime.” The report, issued by the […]

South Africa: Parliament Speaker takes leave to evade corruption probe

South African parliament Speaker asked for a special leave to avoid arrest after her home was raided as part of a corruption probe. Her case highlights rampant corruption within the ruling ANC elites as the country braces for presidential elections in two months, amid failing public services such as electricity and water supply. Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, […]

South African Speaker resigns amid corruption case

South Africa’s Parliament speaker and ANC member Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula gave up her seat, after she lost a bid that would block her arrest over a corruption case. The Speaker, like many of ANC leaders, is accused of receiving bribes amounting to 135,000 dollars from a defense contractor when she was defense minister. Her case highlights […]