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Libya's law enforcement agencies
The incident of publicly flogging a Libyan woman in the city of Sebha, following a court ruling issued in Benghazi, has sparked widespread debate about the application of the Hudood law in Libya, particularly concerning the fairness of enforcement and non-selectivity in imposing punishments. Human rights activists and advocates condemned the event, pointing out that the punishment was used against the vulnerable without accountability for those responsible for corruption and looting. They questioned why such penalties are repeatedly applied to the poor and not enforced on those with influence. Legal experts confirmed that the ruling is valid under Libyan Sharia law, stating that punishment is implemented only after the crime has been proven in court, and that it is unlawful to begin punishing the accused before their guilt is officially established. This case marks the first public flogging since the defeat of ISIS in the country and has raised questions about the justice and equality in applying Sharia and law in Libya. Amid growing criticism over widespread corruption and international reports indicating Libya's declining rank in corruption indexes, the incident has fueled ongoing discussions about justice and the consistency of legal enforcement in the country.
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