Libya’s former education minister, Moussa al-Maqrif, has been convicted and sentenced to prison in a major corruption case involving the printing of school textbooks. The conviction stems from allegations of financial irregularities and mismanagement related to contracts for textbook production, resulting in significant losses of public funds. The scandal exposed corruption within the education sector and has sparked public outcry. The specifics of the conviction include charges of abuse of power, misappropriation of funds, and causing financial harm to the state. This case is seen as a significant step in Libya’s efforts to combat corruption and promote transparency in government.
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- Libya Al Ahrar English: “Former Libyan Education Minister Sentenced in Corruption Case”
- The Libya Update: “Libyan Education Minister Convicted over Textbook Scandal”
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