Libya: Father Detained for Keeping Autistic Son in Dark Room for Ten Years
December 19, 2025332 VistasTiempo de lectura: 1 minutos
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Libya is grappling with a shocking case of child abuse; the Criminal Investigation Office in Ajdabiya has reported that a father kept his 10-year-old son, who has autism, in a dark and harsh room for a full decade, depriving him of basic human rights.
A Child Who Has Not Seen the Sun
The child, named Qusay, has spent most of his life in a room adjacent to a chicken coop outside the main house, according to security officials. Authorities who raided the home found the boy in a severely deteriorated physical and mental state, and he was promptly taken to Al-Muqrif Hospital for urgent medical care.
Impact on Libyan Society
The revelation that the father is an educated individual with a teaching background has caused widespread shock and outrage in Libya, highlighting the stark contrast between his professional status and the horrific nature of his actions.
Ongoing Investigations
Security agencies confirmed that investigations are underway to uncover further details of the incident and to hold the father accountable for the years of neglect and brutal abuse endured by the child, amid public demands for swift reforms to enhance child protection laws in Libya.
A Child Who Has Not Seen the Sun
The child, named Qusay, has spent most of his life in a room adjacent to a chicken coop outside the main house, according to security officials. Authorities who raided the home found the boy in a severely deteriorated physical and mental state, and he was promptly taken to Al-Muqrif Hospital for urgent medical care.
Impact on Libyan Society
The revelation that the father is an educated individual with a teaching background has caused widespread shock and outrage in Libya, highlighting the stark contrast between his professional status and the horrific nature of his actions.
Ongoing Investigations
Security agencies confirmed that investigations are underway to uncover further details of the incident and to hold the father accountable for the years of neglect and brutal abuse endured by the child, amid public demands for swift reforms to enhance child protection laws in Libya.
