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بوابة الوسط
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The article presents a documentary in French that sheds light on the explosion of the UTA aircraft over Niger on September 19, 1989, which resulted in the death of 170 people. Investigations suggest that Libya, led by Muammar Gaddafi, was the main suspect; it was accused and several of its agents were sought in absentia. The case was brought before a court in France, where six suspects were tried and sentenced to life imprisonment. The documentary also highlights the suffering of the victims' families, who fought for a decade to seek justice—sometimes engaging in direct negotiations with Gaddafi's son, Saif al-Islam, bypassing official diplomacy. Ultimately, compensation was paid to the victims, but the case still raises questions about whether diplomatic interests compromised justice—especially given France's tense relations with Libya at the time.
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