Libya To Execute HIV Nurses and Doctor

A Palestinian doctor and five Bulgarian nurses (pictured) were convicted today of intentionally infecting 400 Libyan children with HIV. Bulgaria condemned the decision, as they believe the children were infected before coming to the hospital.

The medical workers had been convicted before, but the case was retried after international observers declared it unfair. The retrial was also criticized, however, with Francois Cantier of Laywers Without Borders stating the need for scientific evidence. Research suggests that the children were infected before the defendants began working at the hospital.

Meanwhile, a group representing the children was very pleased with the verdict. They did not feel that scientific evidence should come in because the workers used a "genetically engineered" virus on behalf of foreign intelligence agencies.

Europe and the US have called for the prisoners release, and this verdict is likely to strain relations between Libya and the West more. It should also have a chilling effect on foreign aid to the country, which is unfortunate for all those in need.