Entries by Defender Center

Libyan Refugees in Tunisia Lead a Precarious Existence

Unique and deep historical, economic, and social ties exist between the Libyan and Tunisian people. The relationship Libyans have with Tunisia has evolved with time, occasionally in response to political developments. Since the year 2000, Tunisia has become an important destination for Libyan tourists and Libyans seeking services or medical treatment. The February 17 uprising in Libya and the subsequent conflict between the Gaddafi regime brigades and the revolutionary forces, prompted a large number of Libyan families to temporarily take refuge in Tunisia, fleeing the fighting and seeking a stable living situation. At the time, this temporary migration seemed like an opportunity for Tunisians to highlight their warm reception of Libyan immigrants. Most cities in southern Tunisia hospitably hosted the refugees in a clear display of sympathy, and full support for the Libyan revolution.

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Dual Citizens in Libya: A New Tool of Political Isolation?

Marwan Tashani | 2016-04-20 http://legal-agenda.com/ After the Libyan revolution, many opponents of the former regime returned to the country and assumed positions of authority. This caused the issue of dual citizenship, which had not previously been a familiar one in Libyan society, to rise to the surface. Most members of the opposition with dual citizenship […]

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The Libyan Migrant Route: Torture on Land and Terror at Sea

Illustration by Raed Charaf Marwan Tashani – Karima Amshere | 2017-07-24 Legal-agenda.com  Any observer of the legislative affairs in the transitional phase in Libya can clearly notice a state of apparent confusion and randomness in the enactment of laws. Many laws are issued without careful study, significance, or knowing why they have been issued in […]

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Lack of accountability behind serious rights abuses in Libya

We would like to begin by extending our deepest condolences to the families and friends of Ambassador Chris Stevens, otherU.S.embassy staff members, and the ten Libyan security personnel who passed away in the tragic events that occurred inBenghaziTuesday evening. This attack represents the dire state of the rule of law inLibyaand highlights the impunity with which perpetrators of gross violations of national and international law are currently operating during this transitional period.

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The need to enable the OHCHR to monitor and report to the UN Human Rights Council on the human rights situation in Libya

The need to enable the OHCHR to monitor and report to the UN Human Rights Council on the human rights situation in Libya In United Nations Human Rights Council by CIHRS February 22, 2013 Joint NGO Letter to United Nations Member States: Excellency, The United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council’s (the Council) Resolution for assistance […]

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UN Human Rights Council must take urgent action to address impunity for grave human rights violations in Libya

by CIHRSMarch 20, 2015 In light of ongoing discussions at the Human Rights Council on the situation in Libya, the undersigned human rights organizations, call on Member States of the Council to support the creation of an independent mechanism, with the mandate of establishing the facts and investigating serious violations of international human rights and […]

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Despite their role in the Arab Uprisings, women face marginalization from political sphere

In an Oral Intervention to the UN Human Rights Council: Despite their role in the Arab Uprisings, women face marginalization from political sphere In United Nations Human Rights Council by CIHRSMarch 2013 Photo: Reuters Yesterday, March 4, 2013, the Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies – in collaboration with Nazra for Feminist Studies, the New […]

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The case of crimes against humanity and the need for justice Syria, Libya, and Yemen discussed at a side event to HRC 18

In United Nations Human Rights Council by CIHRS Yesterday, the Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS), in cooperation with Haitham Maleh Foundation for the Defense of Syrian Human Rights Defenders, Lawyers for Justice in Libya (LFJL), and Sisters Arab Forum for Human Rights in Yemen (SAF), held a side event during the proceedings of […]

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Oral Intervention at the United Nations Human Rights Council- 15th Special Session- on Libya

Oral Intervention by CIHRS at the United Nations Human Rights Council- 15th Special Session- on Libya In United Nations Human Rights Council by CIHRSFebruary 27, 2011Leave a Comment Oral Intervention 25 February, 2011 Delivered by: Laila Matar (CIHRS, UN advocacy representative) The Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies is encouraged by the statement of the […]

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