MEDIA ADVISORY
Libyan Americans File Lawsuit Against Warlord Haftar for Human Rights Violations
WASHINGTON – Family members of those brutally killed by Libyan warlord Khalifa Haftar’s militias announce a lawsuit against Haftar, a U.S. citizen, for war crimes. Victim will be joined by the President of the Libyan American Alliance, Esam Omeish, U.S. Congressman Tom Malinowski, and former U.S. Ambassador Stephen J. Rapp.
The Congressman will offer comments at the press conference regarding the bipartisan letter sent to US Department of Justice requesting an investigation into alleged war crimes committed by Haftar and by militias under his command.
WHO: Dr. Esam Omeish, President Libyan American Alliance; U.S. Rep Tom Malinowski (D-NJ); Former U.S. Ambassador Stephen J. Rapp
WHAT: Victims of Libyan warlord Khalifa Haftar, a U.S. citizen, hold a news conference to speak about the lawsuit filed against Haftar for his alleged war crimes as the head of the Libyan National Army
WHEN: Wednesday, June 26, 12:45 p.m.
WHERE: National Press Club, 529 14th Street (13th Floor, Zenger Room) Washington DC, NW 20045
CONTACT: Mongi Dhaouadi, Executive Director of LAA, email Mdhaouadi@aol.com, ph: 860-514-8038