After four days in hospital, he was transferred first to the Ħal Far reception centre, and later to the Ħal Safi detention centre. A representative from the Superintendence of Public Health testified Fona and others arriving from a so-called “red zone” without medical documentation were subjected to a movement restriction order. The court also found that the Superintendent of Public Health acted lawfully in issuing the movement restriction order. While Fona failed to prove any direct financial loss, the court awarded €5,000 in non-pecuniary damages, to be paid by the State Advocate on behalf of the government. Lawyer Neil Falzon represented Ayoubah Fona, while lawyers Miguel De Gabriele, from the Office of the State Advocate, and Chris Ellul appeared for the respondents.

Source: Libya Today January 15, 2026 16:00 UTC