17 Algerian prisoners released by Libyan authorities

Libyan authorities released 17 Algerian prisoners. This action is part of the deal to exchange prisoners between Algeria and Libya.

• The spokesman of the Algerian prisoners’ families, Kassimi Abdelkader, said 17 prisoners were temporarily moved Sunday to the prison of Al Djadida, in the Libyan capital Tripoli, where the Algerian Ambassador visited them before they return to Algeria
• The prisoners were accused of minor offences, such as illegal immigration. Most of them were sentenced to two years imprisonment or less, and spent half the sentence. They were granted amnesty by the Libyan authorities.
• in exchange Algerian authorities will also transfer Libyan prisoners detained in Algeria.
• Families of Algerian prisoners detained in Libya evoke the case of other 62 Algerians, who are still detained in libyan prisons without being judged. They call for their immediate release if not convicted.