The Committee for Justice (CFJ) has documented the abduction and detention of blogger and activist Luqman Abdelsalam Abu Al‑Rabee, 31, on the evening of 6 September 2026, after armed personnel affiliated with the Security Directorates Support Agency, operating under Libya’s Ministry of Interior, reportedly stopped him on a public road in central Tripoli and forcibly removed him from his vehicle.
According to available information, Abu Al‑Rabee’s detention was linked to social media posts addressing the difficult humanitarian and living conditions faced by citizens, as well as criticism of what he described as arbitrary arrest campaigns targeting individuals because of their views and political positions.
The Committee for Justice further documented Abu Al‑Rabee’s release on the morning of 7 September 2026, following what it considers an arbitrary detention carried out outside the framework of the law. No detailed information has been made available regarding the conditions of his detention or the reasons for his release.
The Committee for Justice calls on the Libyan authorities to ensure the safety and protection of Luqman Abu Al‑Rabee, to open an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his abduction and detention, and to hold accountable anyone responsible for violations of his rights.
CFJ also stresses the importance of respecting freedom of opinion and expression and refraining from targeting or prosecuting individuals because of their peaceful views, public commentary, or social media activity, in accordance with national legal guarantees and international human rights standards.
