VOICED: Torturas en Libia

The transcript discusses the conditions of prisoners in Misrata, Libya, focusing on allegations of mistreatment and torture of exmilitary pro-Qadhafi detainees. A prisoner recounts his experience of abuse and his plea for freedom. Despite claims of good treatment, NGOs like Médicos Sin Fronteras have reported torture cases, which the prison director denies. An investigation is underway to clarify these allegations, with the UN noting a significant number of prisoners in Libya by the end of 2011.

What did the ex-military prisoner request from his captors during his capture?

• To be transferred to another prison

• To be treated as a Libyan citizen

• To be released immediately

• To be given food and water

What is the main issue faced by prisoners in the detention center?

• Inadequate medical care

• Frequent transfers

• Overcrowding

• Lack of food

How do prisoners describe their treatment since being incarcerated?

• They have been frequently moved

• They have been subjected to violence

• They have been ignored by authorities

• They have been treated well

Which organization reported cases of torture in Libyan prisons?

• Doctors Without Borders

• Human Rights Watch

• Amnesty International

• Red Cross

What was the prison director's response to the allegations of torture?

• He admitted to the allegations

• He denied the allegations

• He resigned from his position

• He promised to investigate