Libya’s Stabilisation Support Apparatus rejects Amnesty accusation of human rights violations
In its statement, the Stabilisation Support Apparatus pointed out that Amnesty International's report lacked the most basic standards
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Amnesty: Haftar’s military is holding sham trials and sentencing civilians to death
Amnesty International today accused the military courts under the rule of Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, of holding sham trials of prisoners who had been tortured, resulting in the death sentence of at least 22 people since 2018.…
Amnesty International cites growing concern for life of abducted Libyan lawmaker
Amnesty International voiced growing concern Friday for the safety of a Libyan lawmaker after her “horrific” night-time abduction in the city of Benghazi.Siham Sergewa disappeared on July 17 in an attack that also allegedly saw…
Amnesty International says found evidence of war crimes in Tripoli battle that need international…
Amnesty International said Wednesday that six weeks on, the offensive to take over Tripoli by Khalifa Haftar's forces has resulted in unlawful attacks that could amount to war crimes which must be investigated by international prosecutors,…
Amnesty International condemns shooting at Tripoli migrants center
Amnesty International has called for a war crimes investigation into the shooting at an illegal migrants detention center in Qasir Benghashir, Tripoli.“This incident demonstrates the urgent need for all refugees and migrants to be…
Spain in “intense diplomatic talks” over fishing boat with migrants abroad off…
The Spanish government says is holding "intense diplomatic talks" to resolve the stranding of a Spanish fishing vessel for nearly one week after it took on board 12 migrants, including two children, north of the Libyan coast.The…
Amnesty International: No force should be used against migrants refusing to disembark in Libya
Libyan, European and Panamanian authorities must ensure that at least 79 refugees and migrants who are on board a merchant vessel at the port of Misratah are not forced to disembark to be taken to a Libyan detention centre where they…
Amnesty International dismayed by armed attack on Tawergha IDPs’ camp in Tripoli
Amnesty International said Friday a militia group belonging to the Ghnewa brigade attacked the Tariq Al-Mattar IDP camp in Tripoli, home to over 500 families who were displaced from the town of Tawergha in 2011.“The attack appears…
Amnesty International: European migration policies resulted in 721 deaths at sea over June and July…
The number of people drowning in the Central Mediterranean or being taken back to squalid detention centres in Libya has surged as a result of European policies aimed at closing the central Mediterranean route, Amnesty International…
Amnesty International: Libyan women human rights defenders remain under attack
Libyan women activists, bloggers and journalists are increasingly being silenced as they face gender-based violence in the form of physical assault, abductions and sexual violence, as well as smear campaigns, gender-related slurs and…
Amnesty International demands Haftar protect civilians and lift siege on Libya’s Derna
Amnesty International urged the leader of what it described as the Libyan National Army (LNA), Khalifa Haftar, and all parties involved in the fighting to urgently open humanitarian corridors to give impartial assistance and save the…
Amnesty International welcomes UN Security Council sanctions on human traffickers in Libya
Amnesty International’s North Africa campaign Director Najia Bounaim said the decision by the UN Security Council to sanction six prominent human traffickers and smugglers is a welcome first step towards justice for the thousands of…
Amnesty International: Disgraceful EU policies lead to detention of more migrants off Libya shores
A surge in migrants and refugees intercepted at sea by the Libyan authorities has seen at least 2,600 people transferred, in the past two months alone, to squalid detention centres where they face torture and extortion, Amnesty…
Amnesty International: Niger deported Sudanese nationals back to Libya
Over 100 Sudanese nationals arrested in Niger are at risk of serious abuses including unlawful detention in harsh conditions, torture and other forms of ill-treatment, often for the purpose of extortion, after they were deported back to…
Amnesty International calls on Libyan authorities to hand over Al-Werfalli to ICC
The Libyan Special Forces commander apparently filmed committing extrajudicial executions must be handed over to the ICC, Amnesty International said in a press release on Thursday.Responding to reports that yesterday Mahmoud…
Libyan journalists slam Amnesty International as “hate speech advocate”
Libyan journalists have issued a statement condemning the post on the Amnesty International Facebook page that alleged that slave markets are deeply rooted in Libya, by saying on a photo post "you can buy two person for the price of a…
Human Rights Watch deplores Al-Wefrfalli’s crimes, calls for his surrender to ICC: Press…
Forces loyal to the Libyan National Army (LNA) in eastern Libya appear to have executed captured fighters in Benghazi and desecrated corpses, Human Rights Watch said today. Video recordings posted online since January 2017 seem to show…
Amnesty International urges for immediate hand-over of ICC-wanted Al-Werfalli
Responding to news that the International Criminal Court has issued a warrant today for the arrest of Mahmoud al-Werfelli, who is accused of war crimes for actions committed while he was Field Commander of the Special Forces…
Amnesty International: Haftar responsible for civilian killings in Ganfudah
The annual report of Amnesty International has said that the "Libyan National Army" which it described also as armed groups led by Khalifa Haftar and contain Gaddafi brigades' fighters and tribal forces, bombed the civilian area of…