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„Malta has instituted a catalogue of failures in its handling of the case“ the statement says. "These young men have been denied a fair trial and were treated as adults, spending seven years of their youth in legal limbo" #DropTheCharges Free the #ElHiblu3

„No one should be punished for seeking protection“ @amnesty marks the 7th anniversary of the trial against Abdalla, Amara & Kader in Malta today. “It is unconscionable that the #ElHiblu3 [...] are now facing the prospect of life imprisonment [...]" amnesty.org/en/latest/news…

UN experts urge Malta to drop charges against El Hiblu 3 and uphold migrants’ rights „We condemn these unjustified charges. We are also concerned that Maltese law criminalises as terrorism conduct that is not genuinely terrorist under international law.” ohchr.org/en/press-relea…

Join us next Tuesday, 16 Dec, 9am at the Court of Appeal in Valletta, Malta. The Court will hear the defence's appeal to the terrorism charges against the #ElHiblu3. We expect a presentation of arguments from both, defence and prosecution. Be there in solidarity. Free #ElHiblu3

Furthermore they are attacking that fact that the Attorney General is making reference to actions which are not attributable to them. The Attorney General argued against the defence's arguments. The courts decision is due on 29 July, 1pm. Free #ElHiblu3

Hearing, 12 June: The #ElHiblu3 defence is attacking the terrorism charges against the accused young men, arguing the proper reference to the law were not made in the charges issued against them.

Today, the hearing of Malta against the #ElHiblu3 was postponed again as the Attorney General claims to not have received a notification and therefore was not prepared. We‘ll continue on 12 June in the courts of Valletta. Those delays need to stop. #FreeElHiblu3

Three years ago we met the #pope, handing him our book receiving his solidarity in our struggle for justice. We‘re saddened to hear about his passing. May you rest in peace, #PapaFracisco. And may your legacy in the struggle for justice for all continue. #RIP #pope #popefrancis

Malta, a nation of seafarers, turns its back on people in need and instead criminalises who steps up and takes responsibility to help those seeking protection. Our summary on the six years in limbo of the #ElHiblu3 can be found here: timesofmalta.com/article/abuse-… Enough is enough!

Malta wants to make an example of the three youths, that only want to have their freedom and build a life. Six years have been stolen from Abdalla, Amara and Kader. It’s high time to stop this trial and give them their lives back. #DropTheCharges Free the #ElHiblu3

Maltas treatment of these three young men is nothing short of the exemplification of ‘justice delayed is justice denied’. Recent appeals to stop this kafkaesque trial have been dismissed by the Courts of Justice in Valletta. 👉Read details here: elhiblu3.info/sixyears.html

SIX YEARS #ELHIBLU3. 2192 DAYS OF JUSTICE DELAYED. On 28 March 2025, we acknowledge the 6th anniversary of Abdalla, Amara and Kader arriving in Malta. An anniversary that carries a lot of pain but also six years of strength and resilience. 🖌️ @yorgovich

The three have shown courage and solidarity in preventing an illegal pushback – helping 100 people to reach a #PlaceOfSafety. Nevertheless, they were confronted with charges that have put their lives on hold – they remain in a state of limbo for six years with no end in sight.

Abdalla, Amara, and Kader arrived in Malta on 28 March 2019, as teenagers. They were met with hostility. Based on their efforts in translation and mediation on a ship attempting to illegally return them to Libya, they were arrested and charged with terrorism and hijacking a ship.

2185 days of delayed justice and stolen youth! Join us on 27 March, 18.30h, in Amsterdam at a Benefiz dinner for the three and other criminalised people on the move. Proceeds of the dinner will be donated. Free the #ElHiblu3 #DropTheCharges #FreeThemAll

On 27 March, it’s been 6 years since 100 people were rescued by the #ElHiblu tanker that attempted to illegally return them to Libya. Thanks to the #ElHiblu3, that was prevented. Unfortunately, at the cost of Abdalla, Amara and Kaders freedom. The three remain in a legal limbo.

‼️Today‘s decision means that the proceedings against the #ElHiblu3 will go to main trial on all 9 charges - and for the main trial, the 3 have to go to prison! Not only will be even more time of their lives be stolen from them, but they will also be deprived of their liberty!

El Hiblu 3 lose latest appeal against criminal charges in Malta Campaigners demand the Maltese authorities do not allow this ‘gruesome trial to continue’ Story here: thecivilfleet.wordpress.com/2025/01/22/el-…