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August 12, 2020

Migrants Face Trial after Resisting Return to Libya as Children

Three young people are facing terrorism charges in Malta for refusing to be returned to almost certain detention and abuse in Libya. The “El Hiblu 3,” as they are known, appeared in a preliminary court hearing in Valetta on July 30; their trial is yet to begin.

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August 12, 2020
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Migrants Face Trial after Resisting Return to Libya as Children

Judith Sunderland

Associate Director, Europe and Central Asia Division

Marlene Auer

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