In the Press: Conflicting details in abduction case emerge

The Times of Malta

Tages Gebregzabher has made a plea to be reunited with his young son after the boy's mother, Gebregzabher's wife Shewit, was killed in a traffic accident in Libya. The three-year old Abiel currently resides in Libya with his uncle but growing tensions in the area have his father concerned for his well-being. Gebregzabher has international protection but requires authorization before bringing his son to safety.

In-Nazzjon

Ex-Police Commissioner John Rizzo said that after he was replaced by Peter Paul Zammit, the latter had never brought up or discussed the John Dalli case with him. Rizzo says that despite having evidence and having been in contact with the Attorney General about the case, Zammit later went on to declare that there was no case against Dalli.

L-Orizzont

The results of Martin Galea's medical tests following his return to Malta indicate nothing suspicious. The tests counter media reports and Galea's own testimony. Blood tests and a CT scan came back normal. Other tests are still being carried out. This newspaper reports that it is understood that no lesions were found on Galea's body.

The Malta Independent

The interview with Martin Galea continues. He recounts the end of his ordeal and release from his captors through the intervention of Maltese consul Marisa Farrugia. Mario Cutajar, head of the civil service, said in an informal meeting with the press that Galea's was a case of abduction.