Fathi Baja was freed from detention in Benghazi on Sunday after being held for 10 months, a relative confirms
Former Libyan ambassador to Canada Fathi Baja, who was never charged with any crime, was trying to immigrate to Canada when the Internal Security Agency in Benghazi detained him on Oct. 1, 2023.A former Libyan ambassador, who hid documents to thwart the theft of sanctioned Gadhafi family assets in Canada , was released from prison more than 10 months after his arrest in the North African country.
Mr. Baja, who was never charged with any crime, was trying to immigrate to Canada when the Internal Security Agency in Benghazi detained him on Oct. 1, 2023. He was imprisoned on the orders of Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, the head of Libya’s eastern forces who is backed by the Wagner Group, a Russian mercenary organization,
“The joint efforts of his loved ones, his friends, his affiliates and his colleagues, as well as the Libyan political parties, seem to have paid off,” his second-born son, Yousif Baja, said in an interview. “He’s in good spirits.” It was not known if Ottawa was assisting Mr. Baja with coming to Canada. “Global Affairs Canada cannot comment on individual cases for privacy reasons,” spokeswoman. Canadian officials also joined the United Nations in calling for a transparent, independent inquiry into the death of one of Mr. Baja’s associates. Political activist Siraj Daghman, who was arrested with Mr. Baja, died while in custody at the Rajma military camp.
Canada News Breaking News Video Canadian Breaking News Breaking News Globe And Mail Breaking News Globe And Mail Canada News Photos World News Local News National News Us News Foreign News Sports News Arts News Life News Lifestyle Canada Traffic Canada Weather Trudeau Government Federal Government Canada Sports Canada Sports News Politics Politics News Political News Political Opinion Environment Economy Technology Education Travel Canada Alberta Bc British Columbia Manitoba Ontario Quebec Nova Scotia Pei New Brunswick Newfoundland And Labrador Nunavut Northwest Territories Yukon Globe And Mail
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
'This is the Canada team': Former U.S. ambassador to Canada says of Harris VP pickFollowing the news of U.S. Vice-President Kamala Harris' pick for a running mate, former U.S. ambassador to Canada Bruce Heyman says he believes the pair would be ideal for Canada-U.S. relations.
Read more »
Kamala Harris has 'soft spot' for Canada, says Canada's envoy to U.S.U.S. Vice-President Kamala Harris has a “soft spot” for Canada and maintains a “very good relationship” with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, according to Canada’s envoy in Washington, Kirsten Hillman, who made the remarks from the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
Read more »
‘It could happen over time’: Former CMHC chair on longer mortgage terms in CanadaThe former chair of the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) says longer mortgage terms like those typically seen in the U.S. could eventually be offered in the Canadian market, but it would require a number of fundamental changes.
Read more »
Former U.S. ambassador to Canada gives ‘tsunami warning’ about Trump‘Americans in Canada, you can be part of the decision of who wins’
Read more »
Former U.S. ambassador to Canada sounds alarm over potential second Trump presidencyBruce Heyman, who served as ambassador from 2014 to 2017, gave Canada a ‘tsunami warning,’ saying if Trump takes the White House, Canada is at great risk
Read more »
Former U.S. ambassador to Canada gives 'tsunami warning' about TrumpA former United States ambassador to Canada is sounding the alarm that a second Donald Trump presidency would cause chaos for Canadians as he urged Americans abroad that their votes could prove crucial in the presidential election.
Read more »