Libya Illegal military training? Libyans arrested in South Africa

Police in South Africa have discovered a suspected illegal military training camp. 95 Libyan nationals have been arrested in connection with it, the authorities have announced. The background to the camp in White River in the eastern province of Mpulamanga, not far from the border with the neighboring states of Mozambique and Eswatini, initially remained unclear. The site had been declared as a training center and had apparently been converted into an illegal military training base, the report continued.

When applying for their visas, the Libyans are said to have stated that they wanted to train as security personnel, South African police spokeswoman Athlenda Mathe wrote on the X platform. The provincial police, on the other hand, suspect that the men from the North African civil war country received military training.

Information two days ago had led to a raid by the security forces on the camp. Photos published by the police showed khaki-colored tents and the arrested men in civilian clothes.

According to the police, the investigation is still ongoing. Further information will be released at a later date. There is no danger to the public, the provincial police authority emphasized.

SDA