Military camp trainees in SA return to Libya

The Department Home Affairs says the Libyan nationals who came to SA allegedly to undergo military training will not be punished or face the death penalty when they return. The Citizen reports that it confirmed it was deporting the nationals on Saturday and said an agreement on their return was discussed with the Libyan Government. This after the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) last week withdrew charges against the 95 men arrested at the suspected military camp in Mpumalanga last month. They faced charges of contravening the Immigration Act. Other matters in connection with the case would be ‘dealt with administratively in terms of the Immigration Act and its Regulations by the Department of Home Affairs officials, the authority added. ‘Importantly, the Directorate of Priority Crime Investigations (DPCI) are proceeding with investigations against the planners, organisers and financiers of the military training camp. ‘The NPA is working closely with DPCI to ensure that these alleged criminals are brought to justice as appropriate.’

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