CHDRA and 41 Libyan organizations condemn the massacre of 30 migrants in Mizdah (AN/FR)

English version JOINT STATEMENT OF LIBYAN HUMAN RIGHTS ORGANIZATIONS REGARDING THE MASS MURDER OF MIGRANTS, ASYLUM SEEKERS AND WORKERS IN LIBYAN TOWN OF MIZDAH In a horrific new incident from the grave violations against migrants in Libya, which…

An Endless Proxy War is Preventing Libya from Addressing the Covid-19 Pandemic

We urge the international community to take meaningful steps toward a genuine end to the conflict The Libya Platform and CIHRS  urge the international community to act immediately to deter Libyan parties and their regional and international…

Libya: After the first reported death from Covid-19 Failure to release detainees amounts to a death sentence

Libya: After the first reported death from Covid-19 Failure to release detainees amounts to a death sentence 17-04-2020 One year into the most recent escalation of fighting, civilians in Libya face yet another threat to their health and well-being.…

Statement : State institutions and peace initiatives paralyzed by armed and paramilitary groups

Over the last four years, two competing legislative and executive authorities – the Interim Government in eastern Libya and the Government of National Accord (GNA) in western Libya - have been vying for international legitimacy and recognition.…

Urgent Appeal: Libyan Authorities Must Release Journalist Rida Fahil al-Bom Immediately

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Urgent Appeal: Libyan Authorities Must Release Journalist Rida Fahil al-Bom Immediately 16.12.2019  Member organizations of the Libya Platform coalition call on the executive authorities in western Libya, subordinate to the Accord Government,…

Statement on events of Tripoli Civilians victims of chaos and violence

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The Democratic Transition and Human Rights Support Center and Defender Center for Human Rights declared their concerns towards the critical and degenerating human situation in the south of Tripoli-Libya, which represents another human catastrophe…

The Defender Center Statement on the attacks of the Libyan High National Electoral Commission

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The Defender Center Statement on the attacks of the Libyan High National Electoral Commission "HNEC" in Tripoli. We extend our condolences to the families of the victims who were killed in this treacherous act and wish speedy recovery to the…

Paris meeting stymied by failure to draft security sector reform plan and activate effective deterrence mechanisms

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Libya Platform: Although an important step, Paris meeting stymied by failure to draft security sector reform plan and activate effective deterrence mechanisms While welcoming the Tuesday May 29th meeting in Paris between warring Libyan parties…

Urgent Appeal: Libya Platform calls on UNSC member states to throw full support behind ICC investigations into grave and systematic violations

The Libya Platform (LP), composed of 16 CSOs, has issued an urgent appeal to member states of the UN Security Council, urging them to take a swift, decisive stand on the mounting grave and systematic violations of international humanitarian…

The Libya Platform demands an immediate investigation by the ICC

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The so-called General Command of the Libyan Army has taken no action against extrajudicial killings committed by Captain Mahmoud Warfali during operations resulting in the executions of 33 people between June 3, 2016 and July 17, 2017. Although General Command of the Libyan Army in the East announced it had begun investigating Warfarli on August 2, 2017,[5] he was able to issue an official decree on August 14,[6] 2017

“The Platform” in meetings with UN Libya Envoy and UN High Commissioner for Human Rights:

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Given the absence of an effective national justice system in Libya, international accountability mechanisms are imperative in address rampant impunity in a country where respect for human rights is decimated by escalating attacks on local civil society organizations, human rights defenders, members of the judiciary, media workers, civilians, and migrants. The Platform emphasized that Libyan authorities must formulate a clear strategy to restructure the security establishment and the judicial system, as well as supporting the education and health sectors for vulnerable populations. The freedom of expression and association and the return of internally displaced persons (IDPs) must be prioritized in this strategy.

Libya: Towards Resolving The Humanitarian Crisis And Promotion Of Human Rights

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Libya: Towards Resolving The Humanitarian Crisis And Promotion Of Human Rights. A New Coalition Of Libyan Civil Society Organizations Form The ‘The Platform’. In September 2016, 16 Libyan Civil Society Organizations along the Cairo…