Press release: On International Human Rights Day: In a new book, CHRDA sheds light on the rights of marginalized groups in Libya

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To celebrate International Human Rights Day, Defender Center publishes a book entitled ‘Research Studies on Marginalized Groups in Libya’ which discusses the conditions of women, persons with disabilities and children. The book aims to analyse…

Statement on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities

"Who protects the rights of persons with disabilities during the worldwide Coronavirus Pandemic crisis?"   On December 3rd, the world celebrates the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, and the World Health Organization…

An open letter to UN & UNSML on allegations of bribery at the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum

Sunday 22 November 2020 Libyan Human Rights Organizations An open letter directed to the Secretary-General of the United Nations, The United Nations Support Mission in Libya, And the Acting Libyan Attorney General On allegations of bribery…

DCHRA & 4 HR ORGANIZATIONS: Libya must end systematic impunity and investigate the killing of lawyer and political activist Hanan al-Barassi

The undersigned human rights groups are appalled by the assassination of lawyer and political activist Hanan al-Barassi in Benghazi on 10 November 2020, and call on the competent authorities to launch an independent, impartial and effective…

Libya:  National authorities and international community must urgently protect demonstrators and freedom of expression in Libya

CIHRS and the Libya Platform Libya:  National authorities and international community must urgently protect demonstrators and freedom of expression in Libya Repressing fundamental freedoms will only serve to reinforce crisis of legitimacy…

Libya: Photojournalist Ismail Al-Zoui sentenced to 15 years of prison after unfair Trial

Counterterrorism legislation must not be used to silence dissenting voices  The sentencing of photojournalist and activist Ismail Bouzriba Al-Zoui to 15 years in prison by a military court in Benghazi in May 2020 is strongly condemned by the…

CHRDA and 27 Libyan organizations : A statement regarding the inspection of personal devices at security checkpoints in Libya

A statement regarding the inspection of personal devices at security checkpoints in  Libya Inspection of personal devices at security checkpoints in Libya is a flagrant violation of human rights  A new act has spread in Libya during…

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,…