Freed Libyan prisoner of conscience hails Amnesty International

05 September 2011 Jamal al-Hajji, a long-term critic of Colonel Mu’ammar al-Gaddafi, thanks Amnesty International for helping to secure his release. A prominent Libyan prisoner of conscience freed from detention has thanked Amnesty International for helping to secure his release.Jamal al-Hajji, a long-term critic of Colonel Mu’ammar al-Gaddafi, was freed from the notorious Abu Salim prison on 24 August following seven months of incommunicado detention for demanding reform.“Words cannot express my gratitude for Amnesty International’s support. I want to thank all Amnesty staff and members…

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