Hearing, 12 June The #ElHiblu3 defence is attacking the terrorism charges against the accused young men, arguing the proper reference to the law were not made in the charges issued against them.

Today, the hearing of Malta against the #ElHiblu3 was postponed again as the Attorney General claims to not have received a notification and therefore was not prepared. We‘ll continue on 12 June in the courts of Valletta. Those delays need to stop. #FreeElHiblu3

Three years ago we met the #pope in the PeaceLab, handing him our book receiving his solidarity in our struggle for justice. We‘re saddened to hear about his passing. May you rest in peace, #PapaFracisco. And may your legacy in the struggle for justice for all continue. #RIP #pope #popefrancis

I'm a little late to the game but please do read this important and very informative piece on the El Hiblu 3 and their search for justice.

Malta, a nation of seafarers, turns its back on people in need and instead criminalises who steps up to take responsibility to help those seeking protection. Our summary on the six years in limbo of the #ElHiblu3 can be found here: timesofmalta.com/article/abuse-el-hiblu-3.1107424 Enough is enough!

SIX YEARS #ELHIBLU3. 2192 DAYS OF JUSTICE DELAYED. On 28 March 2025, we acknowledge the 6th anniversary of Abdalla, Amara and Kader arriving in Malta. An anniversary that carries a lot of pain but also six years of strength and resilience.

“The treatment … is nothing short of the exemplification of ‘justice delayed is justice denied’. If you were to consider seeing these young people as your own children, you may find yourself fighting for the #ElHiblu3 too.” Joanna Jebaili, ElHiblu3 campaign www.maltatoday.com.mt/news/nationa...

„Ich fühle mich so frustriert und hilflos... Man hat mich meiner Jugend beraubt“, sagt Kromah Der Fall der #ElHiblu3, denen immer noch ungerechtfertigt Terrorismus vorgeworfen wird, geht heute ins 7. Jahr. 6 Jahre Ungerechtigkeit auf #Malta #DropTheCharges #FreeElHiblu3 @elhiblu3.bsky.social

Six years of injustice – Free the El Hiblu 3! For 2,192 days, the @elhiblu3.bsky.social have been criminalized. Six years ago today, on March 28, 2019, the teenagers Abdalla, Amara, and Kader were arrested.

The Maltese state is trying to make an example of the three accused in order to deter others from similarly resisting illegal pushbacks to Libya. Follow @elhiblu3.bsky.social for more information and updates on the trials: elhiblu3.info/hearings

„Als wir 2019 begannen, ihre Freilassung zu fordern, hätten wir nicht gedacht, 6 Jahre später immer noch hier zu sein, um dieselben Forderungen wieder und wieder zu wiederholen wie eine kaputte Schallplatte: #EndThisInjustice, #DropTheCharges, #FreeTHeElHiblu3!“ @elhiblu3.bsky.social

On 27 March, it will be exactly 6 years since a group of 100 people were rescued by the #ElHiblu tanker that attempted to illegally return them to Libya. Thanks to the #ElHiblu3, that was prevented. Unfortunately, at the cost of Abdalla, Amara and Kaders freedom. The three remain in a legal limbo.

🚨 Disappointing development: The court has rejected the #ElHiblu3 's appeal to dismiss the criminal charges. These young men acted to rescue lives and should not face prosecution. #DropTheCharges #Refugees @elhiblu3.bsky.social timesofmalta.com/article/el-h...

“Today’s decision is disappointing and a missed opportunity to put an end to Abdalla and Amara’s ordeal. Malta’s misuse of the criminal justice system to deter people from attempting to seek safety in Europe is unacceptable." @amnesty.org writes on the #ElHiblu3 appeals dismissal to the statement 👉

Ein Drama ohne Ende: Die Berufung der #ElHiblu3 wurde heute auf Malta abgewiesen. Den jungen Männern droht wegen angeblichem Terrorismus lebenslange Haft. Ein absurder Vorwurf gegen die Geflüchteten, die sich gegen die illegale Rückführung von 108 Menschen nach Libyen wehrten taz.de/Inhaftierte-...

„Julia Winkler von @borderline-europe.bsky.social, die das Verfahren in Valetta am Mittwoch beobachtete, sprach von ‚Zermürbungstaktik’. Diese Kriminalisierungspolitik ‚zerstört Menschenleben bereits vor irgendwelchen Verurteilungen‘.“ Free the #ElHiblu3 taz.de/Inhaftierte-...

Free #ElHiblu3 !

Free #ElHiblu3! #DropTheCharges

As our General Secretary Wolfgang Kaleck put it already in 2023: "It should stir outrage, that those who escaped horrible conditions to reach (...) Europe, can be put on trial for wanting to save their lives from the threat of torture, slavery and death." elhiblu3.info/FreeEH3_book...

❗️You can find the full press release about today‘s hearing here: ➡️ elhiblu3.info/st/2025_01_2...

Unfassbar, die #ElHiblu3 müssen schon wieder ins Gefängnis. Das Gericht hat die Argumente der Verteidigung in wenigen Minuten abgewiesen. Nun müssen sie in Haft auf die Hauptverhandlung warten. Unsere Partner-Organisation beobachtet den Prozess. @juliawinkler.bsky.social bsky.app/profile/juli...

Der Prozess gegen die sog. El Hiblu 3-Jugendlichen, die der Schlepperei beschuldigt werden, wurde immer wieder um Monate vertagt. Heute geht es weiter. Solidarität mit ihnen!

We‘re here today in Valetta to show support and solidarity with the #ElHiblu3 - however, we had barely sat down when the hearing was already over: full dismissal of all the defence’s arguments. They decided to keep up all the ridiculous charges against them. Full solidarity! ✊

Es ist unglaublich und ein Akt der Willkür: die @ElHiblu3 müssen wieder in den Knast. Für nichts und wieder nichts...

‼️ Today‘s decision means that the proceedings against the #ElHiblu3 will go to main trial on all 9 charges - and for the main trial, the 3 have to go to prison! Not only will be even more time of their lives be stolen from them, but they will also be deprived of their liberty!

⭕️ Today‘s hearing against the #ElHiblu3 is over just half a minute after it started! We’re devastated & furious: The court dismissed ALL points brought up by the defence about Malta‘s jurisdiction, upholding all charges. We will not give up but continue to fight!✊ #DropTheCharges

Today, we’re back at court. A decision is to be made in the Courts of Appeal. Join us in solidarity. The hearing starts 9am. Free the #ElHiblu3 #DismissTheChargea

13.03.2024 in court: For the first time we heard the defence tell the brave story of the #ElHiblu3 and the story of the attempted pushback coordinated through Eunavfor Med. It was an empowering moment after exclusively listening to accusations for five years!