The Nigerien rebel group denied reports of Mahmoud Salah’s release from Libyan custody, confirming his imprisonment by Haftar’s forces. This comes amidst strengthened relations between Niger’s military and Haftar, following recent diplomatic visits and security agreements.
The Coordination of Free Forces in Niger, a rebel group, has denied the claims pertaining to the release of Mahmoud Salah, the leader of the National Liberation Front. Salah was arrested on February 23 in the Al-Gatroon area of southern Libya and is still reported to be imprisoned under the guard of Khalifa Haftar’s forces in Benghazi, as stated by the Senegalese website Sud Quotidien.
In summary, the Coordination of Free Forces in Niger has refuted reports of Mahmoud Salah’s release, affirming his continued detention in Libya. This situation underscores the deepening ties between Niger’s military regime and Khalifa Haftar, as demonstrated through recent diplomatic engagements aimed at enhancing security cooperation.
Original Source: libyaobserver.ly
