Libya's former prime minister, al-Baghdadi al-Mahmoudi, was extradited to Libya by the Tunisian authorities on Sunday, making him the first senior Gaddafi regime official to be tried for his part in the brutal crackdown of anti-government protesters.
He was arrested in Tunisia in September for entrying the country illegally, after fleeing Libya when Gaddafi's forces lost control of Tripoli. Although his six-month sentence was overturned on appeal, Mahmoudi was remanded in custody after Libya's new leaders requested his extradition.
Speaking to Reuters, Libya's defence ministry spokesperson, Mohammed al-Ahwal, said, "Mahmoudi is now in Tripoli and we are holding him in a prison."
Human rights groups had objected to the extradition stating that Mahmoudi would be subject to human rights violations if he were to be extradited. Libya's new government meanwhile have pledged to treat all detainees fairly.
According to Tunisian officials, the decision to extradite him was made after a Tunisian delegation inspected conditions in Tripoli and were assured of Mahmoudi receiving a fair trial.