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Libya Review
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Libya's Human Rights Body Blames Dbaiba's Interior Ministry for Militia Abuses
The National Institution for Human Rights in Libya (NIHRL) has strongly condemned disturbing footage showing a young woman being interrogated in chains by a known militia leader, and placed full legal and moral responsibility on the country's Ministry of Interior, headed by the outgoing Prime Minister Abdel-Hamid Dbaiba. In an official statement, the NIHRL expressed 'deep concern' over widely circulated images and videos showing the woman handcuffed and subjected to an inhumane interrogation. The man seen questioning her was identified as Ahmed Al-Dabbashi, also known as Al-Amo, a notorious militia leader operating in Libya's western coastal region. The NIHRL emphasized that Al-Dabbashi has been implicated in numerous serious human rights violations, including the abuse of migrants and Libyan citizens in trafficking hubs under his control in Sabratha. He is also accused of human trafficking, migrant smuggling, and other grave offenses. The statement described the footage as 'a blatant assault on human dignity' and a violation of national laws, constitutional norms, and international human rights principles. The NIHRL further warned that such acts undermine the rule of law and violate the constitutional principle of separation of powers. The institution called on the Attorney General, the judiciary, and relevant security authorities to launch a full, transparent investigation into the abuses allegedly committed by Al-Dabbashi. It demanded swift legal action and the imposition of the harshest penalties available under Libyan law. Crucially, the NIHRL held Libya's Acting Interior Minister and Prime Minister Abdel-Hamid Dbaiba personally responsible for failing to stop these violations and for enabling a security environment in which militia crimes continue with impunity. This case has reignited calls for disarming militias, re-establishing state authority in western Libya, and prosecuting warlords who continue to operate outside the legal system. Tags: Abdel-Hamid DbaibaHuman Rightshuman traffickinglibya
Libya Review
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Libya Review
NIHRL Head Calls for Peaceful Uprising in Libyan Capital
The head of Libya's National Institution for Human Rights (NIHRL), Ahmed Hamza, has called for mass demonstrations in Tripoli to demand the removal of the Government of National Unity (GNU), led by Prime Minister Abdel-Hamid Dbaiba. In a public statement, Hamza urged Libyans to rally peacefully in Martyrs' Square in the capital, condemning the GNU's failure to fulfil its mandate of holding presidential elections. Dbaiba was appointed through a UN-backed political agreement with a key responsibility to lead the country to national elections. However, those elections have yet to take place, sparking public frustration. Hamza said the protests aim to end the political and institutional divisions that continue to plague the country, and called for the establishment of a new unified government. He emphasised the need for peaceful expression, warning demonstrators against resorting to violence, vandalism, or any form of public disorder. 'We must demand change through lawful and peaceful means,' Hamza said. 'Libyans deserve a government that respects their will and leads the country out of the endless transition.' The call for protests comes amid growing discontent with the GNU's handling of the political process. Many Libyans accuse the Dbaiba administration of entrenching its power and delaying elections to stay in control, deepening the country's political impasse. The NIHRL statement stressed that the demonstration is not aligned with any political faction and aims solely to reflect the will of the people and the urgent need for change. Tags: Abdel-HamidDemonstrationslibyaNIHRLProteststripoli
