The Libyan Academy for Higher Studies has called on the relevant authorities to take immediate action to locate Dr. Mohamed Sharif Al-Fitouri, a member of the academy's teaching staff who went missing on Sunday. The academy expressed deep concern over the circumstances surrounding his disappearance and urged the authorities to do everything in their power to ensure his safe return. In a statement, the academy said it received a report from Dr. Al-Fitouri's family on Monday morning, informing them of his disappearance.
According to the academy's statement, Dr. Al-Fitouri was last seen leaving his workplace at the academy in Janzour on Sunday evening. His family reported that they had not received any communication from him since then and were unaware of his whereabouts. The academy emphasized the importance of respecting the immunity of its teaching staff and ensuring their safety and freedom. The institution also expressed its readiness to cooperate with the authorities to shed light on the circumstances of Dr. Al-Fitouri's disappearance.
The General Syndicate of University Professors in Libya has also condemned Dr. Al-Fitouri's disappearance and demanded the authorities to take immediate action to locate him. In a statement, the syndicate expressed its rejection of any form of violence or intimidation against members of the academic community. The syndicate called on the authorities to assume their responsibilities and ensure Dr. Al-Fitouri's safe release.
Dr. Al-Fitouri's family reported that his assistant, Abubakar Al-Jarari, was with him when he disappeared, but Al-Jarari's phone was found in a car parked in the Al-Najila area of Janzour. The family has not received any communication from the kidnappers or any other party regarding Dr. Al-Fitouri's disappearance. The syndicate and the academy have urged the authorities to take all necessary measures to ensure Dr. Al-Fitouri's safety and release.
The Libyan Academy for Higher Studies has expressed its solidarity with Dr. Al-Fitouri's family and emphasized its commitment to supporting them during this difficult time. The institution has also called on the international community to put pressure on the Libyan authorities to take immediate action to locate Dr. Al-Fitouri and ensure his safe return.
Dr. Al-Fitouri's disappearance has sparked widespread concern among the academic community in Libya and beyond. Many have expressed their fears for his safety and well-being, and there have been calls for the authorities to take all necessary measures to ensure his release. The incident has also raised concerns about the security situation in Libya and the safety of members of the academic community.
The Libyan authorities have yet to comment on Dr. Al-Fitouri's disappearance or provide any information about the investigation into his disappearance. The academy and the syndicate have urged the authorities to provide regular updates on the investigation and to ensure that all necessary measures are taken to locate Dr. Al-Fitouri and bring him back to his family safely.
Key points
- The Libyan Academy for Higher Studies demands authorities to take urgent action to locate missing professor, Dr. Mohamed Sharif Al-Fitouri.
