TRIPOLI – In the latest advancement in Iman al-Obeidi case; it is reported that 'the accuser has now become the accused.'
Reportedly, in a press conference on Tuesday spokesman of Libyan government Mousa Ibrahim, said the men charged of raping Iman al-Obeidi, including a son of a high ranking Libyan official, are now suing her for defamation and libel.
“Accusing someone of a sex crime in a conservative society like ours is a very serious matter,” Mousa Ibrahim said. “She gave the names of the people she accused of raping her and they have lodged a complaint for defamation and calumny against her,” he added further.
Amnesty International asked Libyan authorities to conduct a detailed probe into Obeidi's claims.
Iman Al-Obeidi was taken into custody after raging into the Rixos Hotel in Tripoli in a messed up and distressed condition. (See video here)
The woman was bundled into a car before she could talk to journalists, and later Ibrahim said she was taken to hospital for checks on her mental health.
Next day it was announced by the Libya government that five of the culprits, named by Iman al-Obeidi, have been detained for further investigation.
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