Violence on land, violence at sea In Libya, the already dire situation for migrants, asylum-seekers and refugees has been escalating to an unprecedented level of violence. Not only do migrants …
Peace process and legitimacy of elections in Libya threatened by lack of accountability and rule of law
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View PostUN Human Rights Council: Renew Libya Fact-Finding Mission’s Mandate
(Geneva, September 21, 2021) – United Nations Human Rights Council member states, including Libya, should continue to support the Independent Fact-Finding Mission on Libya by renewing its mandate during its …
Libya: Government of National Unity relies on Gaddafi’s arsenal of repressive laws to restrict civil society and block its role in the electoral process
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View PostStates urged to ensure renewal of UN Fact-Finding Mission on Libya at 48th Human Rights Council
In a letter to member states of the UN , Libyan, regional and international human rights organisations demanded the renewal of the mandate of the Fact-Finding Mission (FFM), established in …
Libya: Foundation’s Dissolution Detrimental to Independent Media Required for Free and Fair Elections
View PostLibya: The kidnapping of a human rights defender raises concerns and threatens the credibility of scheduled elections
A joint letter to the Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity, Abdel Hamid Dbeibah, and the Libyan Attorney General, Sideeg Al-Sour On the evening of 3 June 2021, …