Libya – The head of the Tripoli Civil Society Commission, Intisar al-Qulaib, issued a “copy to the public for their information” via her Facebook page, announcing that she had given her testimony in two cases she filed against the head of the “Barara” association, Mohammed al-Jarah, for “slander and defamation” on social media.
Testimony in Two Cases Against the Head of “Barara”
Al-Qulaib confirmed that she provided her testimony in the two cases filed against al-Jarah for abuse and defamation, noting that the accused appeared before the investigating authorities accompanied by several lawyers.
Temporary Release and Disappointment
She pointed out that the Public Order Prosecution decided to release him temporarily “in accordance with established legal procedures,” a move that surprised her despite the “presence of evidence and inferences,” and which she considered a “source of disappointment in justice.”
The Cases are Ongoing… and the Law is Above All
Al-Qulaib stressed that the cases “do not end with the release” but remain active until a “final verdict” is issued. She renewed her confidence that “justice will take its course” and that “the judiciary will rule justly according to the law and evidence,” emphasizing that “the law is above everyone” and “a right is not lost as long as someone demands it.”
The Association is Suspended… and Release Does Not Mean Acquittal
She noted that “the association is suspended and is not entitled to practice its activities,” stressing that “the release does not mean his acquittal.”
Criticism of the Release Decision and Accusations of Financial Irregularities
Al-Qulaib said she had been certain that “the Public Prosecution is a beacon of justice and the custodian of criminal proceedings,” but the release decision “violated her right” simply because she “stood up to an association that collects donations illegally and opens bank accounts outside the legal framework.”
Regret for a Judiciary That Does Not Do Justice to the Oppressed
She expressed her regret for “a judiciary that does not do justice to the oppressed, nor protect those who stand against corruption in defense of the public good.”
A Principled Stance in Defense of Transparency and Public Funds
She clarified that her position is “clear against any violation of the law,” and that her actions were “in defense of transparency and the protection of public funds,” stemming from the conviction that civil society “must be a model of integrity and respect for the law.”
A Bitter Question Between the Judiciary and Militias
She asked bitterly: “If we are harmed, should we turn to the judiciary that has failed us and violated our rights, or to the armed militias we struggle every day to be rid of?”
Trust in the Judiciary is the Foundation of the State
She asserted that “trust in the judiciary is the hallmark of the state, and justice is its foundation,” that “mediation does not change the truth,” and that “time will expose everyone who has done wrong and thought that escaping justice was possible.”
Appeal to the Attorney General
Al-Qulaib concluded by appealing to “the honorable Attorney General” to intervene, safeguard her rights, and set matters straight, affirming her commitment to the legal path in confronting any transgression.