Libyans to sue ex-MI6 official over torture

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AFP – 35 mins ago

Two Libyans are to sue the former counter-terrorism director of British spy agency MI6, claiming he played a key role in their rendition to Moamer Kadhafi's Libya, their lawyers said Tuesday.

Abdelhakim Belhaj, who became Tripoli's military commander after the Libyan leader was ousted in last year's revolution, and fellow Kadhafi opponent Sami al-Saadi claim British complicity in their capture and subsequent torture.

They are taking action against Mark Allen, MI6's counter-terrorism chief at the time, after documents emerged suggesting his direct involvement.

"We are taking this unusual step of preparing a legal action against an individual as the documents we have in our possession suggest Sir Mark was directly involved in the unlawful rendition of our clients and their families," said Sapna Malik, a lawyer at Leigh Day and Co.

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