El Hiblu 3

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.

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 in the PeaceLab, 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

I'm a little late to the game but please do read this important and very informative piece on the El Hiblu 3 and their search for justice.

Abuse of the El Hiblu 3 The three young men in the El Hiblu case are still in legal limbo. In pursuing it, Malta is making examples of individuals for the purpose of deterrence

Malta, a nation of seafarers, turns its back on people in need and instead criminalises who steps up to take 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-el-hiblu-3.1107424

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

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.

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.

Six years on, calls grow louder to free the El Hiblu 3 Six years after their arrest in Malta, calls to free the El Hiblu 3 grow louder as legal limbo continues

“The treatment … is nothing short of the exemplification of ‘justice delayed is justice denied’. If you were to consider seeing these young people as your own children, you may find yourself fighting for the #ElHiblu3 too.” Joanna Jebaili, ElHiblu3 campaign

www.maltatoday.com.mt/news/nationa...

‘It's like living in an open prison': El Hiblu accused say six years on Case involving trio facing controversial terrorism charges enters its seventh year

„Ich fühle mich so frustriert und hilflos... Man hat mich meiner Jugend beraubt“, sagt Kromah

Der Fall der #ElHiblu3, denen immer noch ungerechtfertigt Terrorismus vorgeworfen wird, geht heute ins 7. Jahr.

6 Jahre Ungerechtigkeit auf #Malta
#DropTheCharges #FreeElHiblu3

@elhiblu3.bsky.social

Six years of injustice – Free the El Hiblu 3!

For 2,192 days, the @elhiblu3.bsky.social have been criminalized. Six years ago today, on March 28, 2019, the teenagers Abdalla, Amara, and Kader were arrested.

The Maltese state is trying to make an example of the three accused in order to deter others from similarly resisting illegal pushbacks to Libya.

Follow @elhiblu3.bsky.social for more information and updates on the trials: elhiblu3.info/hearings

Six years on, calls grow louder to free the El Hiblu 3 Six years after their arrest in Malta, calls to free the El Hiblu 3 grow louder as legal limbo continues

„Als wir 2019 begannen, ihre Freilassung zu fordern, hätten wir nicht gedacht, 6 Jahre später immer noch hier zu sein, um dieselben Forderungen wieder und wieder zu wiederholen wie eine kaputte Schallplatte: #EndThisInjustice, #DropTheCharges, #FreeTHeElHiblu3!“

@elhiblu3.bsky.social

2185 days of delayed justice and stolen youth! It’s time to drop the outrageous charges.

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 will be exactly 6 years since a group of 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.

El Hiblu 3 lose appeal to have criminal case thrown out Appeals court says defendants' argument over jurisdiction must be assessed by jury

🚨 Disappointing development: The court has rejected the #ElHiblu3 's appeal to dismiss the criminal charges. These young men acted to rescue lives and should not face prosecution.
#DropTheCharges
#Refugees
@elhiblu3.bsky.social

timesofmalta.com/article/el-h...

Malta: El Hiblu case ‘everything wrong with migration policies in the central Mediterranean’ Responding to the decision by Malta’s Court of Criminal Appeal rejecting the jurisdiction plea of the El Hiblu defence team, meaning that the court case will proceed, Elisa De Pieri, Amnesty Internati...

“Today’s decision is disappointing and a missed opportunity to put an end to Abdalla and Amara’s ordeal. Malta’s misuse of the criminal justice system to deter people from attempting to seek safety in Europe is unacceptable." @amnesty.org writes on the #ElHiblu3 appeals dismissal

to the statement 👉

Inhaftierte Geflüchtete: Malta kriminalisiert und zermürbt die „El Hiblu 3“ Die drei Männer aus Gambia und der Elefenbeinküste bekamen Menschenrechstpreise, jetzt sitzen sie in maltesischer Haft. Der Vorwurf: „Terroristische Handlungen.“

Ein Drama ohne Ende: Die Berufung der #ElHiblu3 wurde heute auf Malta abgewiesen. Den jungen Männern droht wegen angeblichem Terrorismus lebenslange Haft. Ein absurder Vorwurf gegen die Geflüchteten, die sich gegen die illegale Rückführung von 108 Menschen nach Libyen wehrten

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Inhaftierte Geflüchtete: Malta kriminalisiert und zermürbt die „El Hiblu 3“ Die drei Männer aus Gambia und der Elefenbeinküste bekamen Menschenrechstpreise, jetzt sitzen sie in maltesischer Haft. Der Vorwurf: „Terroristische Handlungen.“

„Julia Winkler von @borderline-europe.bsky.social, die das Verfahren in Valetta am Mittwoch beobachtete, sprach von ‚Zermürbungstaktik’. Diese Kriminalisierungspolitik ‚zerstört Menschenleben bereits vor irgendwelchen Verurteilungen‘.“

Free the #ElHiblu3
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Free #ElHiblu3 !

Free #ElHiblu3! #DropTheCharges

As our General Secretary Wolfgang Kaleck put it already in 2023: "It should stir outrage, that those who escaped horrible conditions to reach (...) Europe, can be put on trial for wanting to save their lives from the threat of torture, slavery and death." elhiblu3.info/FreeEH3_book...

❗️You can find the full press release about today‘s hearing here:

➡️ elhiblu3.info/st/2025_01_2...

❗️You can find the full press release about today‘s hearing here:

➡️ elhiblu3.info/st/2025_01_2...

Unfassbar, die #ElHiblu3 müssen schon wieder ins Gefängnis. Das Gericht hat die Argumente der Verteidigung in wenigen Minuten abgewiesen. Nun müssen sie in Haft auf die Hauptverhandlung warten. Unsere Partner-Organisation beobachtet den Prozess. @juliawinkler.bsky.social bsky.app/profile/juli...

Der Prozess gegen die sog. El Hiblu 3-Jugendlichen, die der Schlepperei beschuldigt werden, wurde immer wieder um Monate vertagt. Heute geht es weiter.
Solidarität mit ihnen!

We‘re here today in Valetta to show support and solidarity with the #ElHiblu3 - however, we had barely sat down when the hearing was already over: full dismissal of all the defence’s arguments.
They decided to keep up all the ridiculous charges against them.
Full solidarity! ✊