The Committee for Justice (CFJ) has documented the arrest of five members of the Al‑Siriti family in the city of Brak Al‑Shati, southern Libya, by personnel affiliated with the Internal Security Agency branch in Sabha on the evening of Friday, 2 October 2026, while they were attending a wedding ceremony. According to available information, the arrests were reportedly linked to the playing of a song associated with Muammar Gaddafi during the event.
According to information documented by CFJ, those arrested are:
- Naji Ali Al‑Siriti
- Al‑Siriti Mohamed Al‑Siriti
- Belqasem Ali Al‑Siriti
- Belqasem Abdelsalam Al‑Siriti
- Belqasem Mansour Al‑Siriti
As of the time of documentation, the whereabouts of the five individuals remain unknown, and no information has been made available regarding the legal basis for their detention.
The Committee for Justice calls for the immediate disclosure of the location and conditions of detention of the five individuals, guarantees for their physical and psychological safety, and protection from any form of ill‑treatment or abuse.
CFJ further calls for their immediate release unless they are charged with a clearly defined criminal offense and afforded all guarantees of due process and a fair trial in accordance with national and international legal standards.
The Committee also stresses the importance of opening an independent and transparent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the arrests and ensuring accountability for any violations or abuses that may have occurred in connection with the incident.
