After the death sentence.. Controversy in Libya due to TikToker Izzo Al-Zigra

The Libyan judiciary’s decision to execute a prominent Libyan TikToker on the TikTok app known as “Izzo Al-Ziqra” on charges of murder sparked widespread controversy among social media users in the country.

Activist Izzo Alzigra was arrested and imprisoned while trying to illegally flee the country, and charged with murder.

Details of the death sentence against Izzo Al-Ziqra The TikToker later admitted to killing a man in a shooting incident about two years ago. This is because the victim insulted his mother several times, in a live broadcast on social media.

The death sentence caused widespread uproar among social media users, including supporters and opponents of the decision, and friends of Tik Tok users launched a campaign demanding that clemency be granted to the family of the accused, given that he is young and thus his family will be lost due to excessive grief for him, and he may get a second chance, especially since The ruling was issued without appeal, according to local websites.

The activist asked: “What is the basis for the death sentence? Has it been proven that the killing was premeditated and premeditated?” Could the crime have resulted from a quarrel between two people and been in self-defense?

While one of the TikTok users, from the tribe to which the killer belongs, called for his family to intervene to pardon him, adding: “He made a mistake and justice judged him, but not to the extent that would require a death sentence to be issued.”

On the other hand, another activist was surprised by the fact that some people justified the crime and demanded a reduction in sentences. He said: "Despite the turmoil the country is experiencing and the release of half of the criminals from prison, this is no justification for sympathy with a person who killed someone coldly and deliberately."

A female activist believes that commuting the sentences of killers or releasing them is "a grave mistake that encourages people to commit crimes and commit murders easily," adding: "He made a mistake and killed someone. He must accept the punishment to set an example for others."

Who is Izzo Al-Ziqra? He was born in Tripoli in 2001, meaning he is 23 years old.

His real name is Izz al-Din al-Ziqra.

Zigra began spreading on TikTok in 2020, with funny videos that went viral.