Thursday, December 22, 2011

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi Has Not Seen A Lawyer Since His Arrest

Libya's Captured Saif al-Islam Gaddafi 'Has Not Seen Lawyer' -- BBC

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the son of the deposed Libyan leader Col Muammar Gaddafi, has not seen a lawyer since his arrest, a human rights campaigner has told the BBC.

However, Saif al-Islam had no complaints of maltreatment, according to Fred Abrahams of Human Rights Watch.

Mr Abrahams called on Libyan authorities to give him access to a lawyer "as soon as possible".

Saif al-Islam was arrested last month while apparently trying to flee Libya.

He is the most high profile captive from the previous regime.

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My Comment: A year ago Saif Gaddafi was the heir apparent to his father, enjoying the best that life can give to a human being. Today .... he lives in a cell guarded by those who wish him great harm. Hmmmm .... a story that only Shakespeare would understand.

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