Friday, June 28, 2013

Libya: Blasphemy Charges Over Election Posters

Authorities charged Ali Tekbali, who, as the party's policy manager, is responsible for election campaigns; and Fathi Sager, the secretary general, under four sections of the penal code, two of which could carry the death penalty. The charges include insulting Islam and "instigating division." Human Rights Watch attended the second session of the trial, on June 16, 2013, in Tripoli.

MORE: http://www.hrw.org/news/2013/06/20/libya-blasphemy-charges-over-election-posters-0