Ninety-five Libyan nationals have been detained in South Africa for questioning after police raided a suspected military training camp on a farm in Mpumalanga province. The Libyans had entered the country on study visas to train as security guards but are suspected of receiving military training. The camp was believed to be operated by a South African security company, but police found evidence of military activities. While it is unclear if the individuals are affiliated with any group, Libya remains in conflict more than a decade after the overthrow of Muammar Gaddafi. The country is divided between rival administrations in Tripoli and the east, leading to periodic clashes between armed groups. South African authorities are taking the situation seriously and have assured that there is no immediate threat to community safety. The investigation is ongoing, and the police are committed to ensuring the security and stability of the province and the country. The detained individuals will be questioned to determine the extent of their involvement in the suspected military training camp.
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South African authorities detain 95 Libyans at suspected military training camp, police say
