NGO Moviment Graffitti too symbolic action against the Attorney General’s office by stickin placards calling for a swift resolution of the infamous El Hiblu 3 case.
In recent months and years, concerned citizens and advocates for justice have grown increasingly frustrated by the apparent disregard shown by the Attorney General's office towards letters and statements from the public urging the swift resolution of the El Hiblu case, the NGO said in a statement.
“This ongoing delay in the pursuit of justice not only undermines the principles upon which our legal system is built but also perpetuates a grave injustice for the young individuals involved,” it continued.
“Amara, Kader, and Abdalla arrived in Malta more than four years ago. Acting as mediators and translators on the El Hiblu, they helped to prevent the unlawful pushback of over 100 people to Libya and to diffuse a tense situation at sea. They were only 15, 16, and 19 years old, respectively. Rather than celebrate their bravery, the Maltese authorities charged them with several crimes that could lead to life sentences. This case has garnered international attention. This is a testament to the shared belief that Abdalla, Amara, and Kader have not committed any crimes!”
The NGO said that the Attorney General's office “has turned a deaf ear to these pleas for action.”
“Despite numerous letters and petitions from concerned citizens, organizations, and experts in the field, there has been no response. This lack of communication and transparency is deeply troubling and raises serious questions about the commitment of the Attorney General's office to the principles of justice and due process,” the NGO said.
The NGO said that the prolonged delay in addressing the El Hiblu case not only deepens their suffering but also erodes public trust in the justice system. It sends a message that some individuals are exempt from the swift and fair treatment that our legal system should provide to all.
“Any case, whether it involves Maltese or foreign nationals, needs to be just and fair, rather than utilized as a form of retribution, political signalling, and deterrence. This case exposes the institutionalised racism that plagues our criminal justice system, which is strong with the weak and weak with the strong,” NGO said.
In view of this, Moviment Graffitti called upon the Attorney General to take the necessary steps to expedite the resolution of the El Hiblu case. Moviment Graffitti said that it believes that justice delayed is indeed justice denied, and it is time to right this wrong. We call again on the Attorney General to end the uncertainty that these three young men face. It is high time to drop the charges.