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Libya Review
30-06-2025
- Politics
- Libya Review
NIHRL Holds Libyan Government Responsible for Ceasefire Breach
The National Institution for Human Rights in Libya (NIHRL) has expressed deep concern over recent military mobilisations in and around Tripoli, warning that such developments could destabilise the fragile peace and reignite violence in the capital. In a strongly worded statement, the NIHRL cautioned that renewed hostilities would not only endanger civilians but also jeopardise ongoing national reconciliation efforts. The organisation stressed that any breach of the ceasefire agreement poses 'grave risks' to the lives and safety of residents and could severely undermine humanitarian conditions on the ground. NIHRL underscored the importance of adhering to the ceasefire and the security arrangements laid out by the Presidential Council. These measures are crucial to preventing a return to armed conflict and ensuring the protection of civilians, the group noted. Calling on all political actors and armed groups to exercise maximum restraint, the rights body urged an immediate halt to all forms of military escalation in Tripoli. It emphasised the need for all parties to uphold their obligations under national and international law and refrain from violence that could endanger lives and damage civilian infrastructure. The NIHRL held the Government of National Unity and its head, who also serves as Minister of Defence, legally responsible for any violations of the ceasefire or security arrangements endorsed by the Presidential Council. The statement also reminded all parties of their binding commitments under international humanitarian law and human rights law, warning that targeting civilians or damaging infrastructure could constitute war crimes and lead to international accountability. Finally, the NIHRL called on the UN Security Council Sanctions Committee to enforce Resolutions 2174 and 2259, which authorise punitive measures against individuals or entities undermining peace and stability in Libya. Tags: ExplosionGreecelibyaOil TankerusZueitina Port
Libya Review
23-06-2025
- Politics
- Libya Review
NIHRL Demands Full Participation in Libya's Prison Monitoring Efforts
The National Institution for Human Rights in Libya (NIHRL) has strongly criticised the Presidential Council's recent decision to form a human rights committee without including national rights institutions. In a statement released this week, the organisation condemned what it described as a continued policy of marginalisation and exclusion by state authorities. The criticism follows Presidential Council Decision No. 35 of 2025, which established a new committee to monitor the conditions of prisoners and detention centres across Libya. The rights body argued that the exclusion of both governmental and non-governmental Libyan human rights organisations undermines the credibility and effectiveness of such committees. 'The deliberate sidelining of national rights institutions weakens transparency, accountability, and the prospects for meaningful reform,' the organisation said. It added that addressing sensitive issues such as prison conditions requires collective national efforts and inclusion of all relevant stakeholders. The statement further warned that previous committees formed under similar circumstances had failed to deliver genuine or lasting solutions. The organisation expressed concern that the current approach would only lead to 'superficial recommendations' and 'fabricated outcomes' rather than addressing the root causes of human rights violations. The institution reaffirmed its commitment to working for the protection of human rights and the humane treatment of detainees. It called on the Presidential Council to reconsider its decision and to ensure that future committees include representatives from national human rights institutions. 'The absence of proper representation threatens not only the integrity of the committee's work but also the public's trust in state-led initiatives aimed at improving human rights,' the statement read. The organisation concluded by urging all government entities to uphold transparency, national responsibility, and genuine partnership with rights groups to bring about real change in Libya's human rights landscape.
Libya Review
13-06-2025
- Politics
- Libya Review
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
