South African Police Arrest 95 Libyans at Illegal Military Camp

South African police have arrested 95 Libyan nationals suspected of receiving military training at a secret camp in Mpumalanga province. The Libyans had entered the country on study visas for security guard training, but police investigations suggest otherwise. The camp has been shut down, and the nationals are being questioned.

South African police announced on Friday the arrest of 95 Libyan nationals suspected of undergoing military training at a clandestine camp in the country's north.

The camp, located on a farm in White River, Mpumalanga province, was raided by police, approximately 360 kilometers northeast of Johannesburg.

National police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe revealed via social media that the Libyans had entered South Africa on study visas for security guard training, though evidence suggests they were receiving military training.

Newzroom Afrika TV news channel aired images showing a military-style camp with green tents at the site of the arrests.

Authorities indicated that the operation to apprehend the Libyans and close the camp commenced two days prior. Police described the site as an illegal military training base.

"The 95 individuals taken into custody are all Libyan nationals and are currently being questioned by the relevant authorities," stated Mpumalanga's acting provincial commissioner, Major General Zeph Mkhwanazi.

(With inputs from agencies.)