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1 story for 2026-02-23 ยท Press freedom & treatment of journalists ยท Libya

Libya 1
๐Ÿ“ฐ Press freedom & treatment of journalists ยท Asharq Al-Awsat

Popular Libyan poet Faiz Al-Arifi detained in eastern Libya

Libyan popular poet Faiz Al-Arifi was arrested in eastern Libya and later released after speaking out publicly. His detention has raised concerns among his tribe and civil society observers about restrictions on freedom of expression and the safeguards protecting it in Libya. The case highlights ongoing questions about the limits of free speech in the country.