South African authorities have closed an unauthorized training facility following the arrest of 95 Libyan nationals.
The camp, operated by Militia Day Academy, was found to be conducting illegal military training, despite the company’s registration with the country’s private security sector regulatory authority.
The detainees reportedly entered South Africa on visas claiming they were there for security guard training, but the camp was suspected of preparing them for military activities.
Some reports suggest the trainees were linked to forces loyal to Libyan commander Khalifa Haftar.
In response, the authorities have revoked the company’s license and halted operations at the camp.
The arrested Libyans, who are accused of entering South Africa through deceptive means with visas issued in Tunisia, are facing charges of immigration violations. The case has been postponed.
