Articles for Libya

Libya: Two victims of enforced disappearance reappear and describe the conditions of detention and the torture practised in Libyan prisons

On 23 June 2014, Alkarama submitted a follow-up communication to the United Nations Special Procedures regarding the case of Younes Al Belali and Salem Derbi. An urgent appeal was submitted on 15 June 2014 following their abduction on 31 May 2014 by forces affiliated to the retired general, Khalifa Haftar.

26 Jun 2014

Libya is found responsible for the enforced disappearance, torture and death of Ismail Al Khazmi. The NGOs TRIAL (Track Impunity Always) and Alkarama welcome the UN Human Rights Committee decision and urge Libyan authorities to shed light on this and thousands of other cases of gross human rights violations.

22 Aug 2013

Libya: Five human rights activists illegally abducted by two Katibas in Tripoli

Yesterday, at dawn, five human rights activists, including one minor, were arrested in Tripoli by members of Katibas without any legal basis.

Abdel Al Manay, Abdel Al Djadaimy, Al Hadje Abou Saadah, Abdel Douwah and Fouad Issa, aged 17, were arrested by an armed group claiming to belong to the Al-Sawa'iq (الصواعق كتيبة) and Al-Qa'qa' (كتيبة القعقاع) Katibas (revolutionary groups) who stated they were working under the authority of the Ministry of Defence.

04 Jul 2013

Libya: Former Libyan army employee illegally detained in Misratah

On 8 October 2012, Yaqub Ali Muhammad Dow, a 25 year-old former Libyan army employee, was arrested by revolutionaries in Misratah, reportedly because his name was on a list of alleged supporters of the former Qaddafi regime. Detained for 6 months at Sikat Prison, Misratah, he has never been formally charged or presented before a judge.

Yaqub went to Misratah to collect his car from the city's port when he was stopped by revolutionaries who had set up a checkpoint at the main entrance to the city.

27 Mar 2013

Libya condemned by the Human Rights Committee in a new case of enforced disappearance

The United Nations Human Rights Committee condemned Libya in a new case concerning serious human rights violations committed against Abdeladim Ali Mussa Benali. According to the decision issued by the Committee, the Libyan authorities are required to conduct a thorough investigation to shed light on the enforced disappearances as well as the torture he was subjected to while in detention. The Libyan authorities should free him immediately if he is still being detained, or return his remains to his family if he died in custody.

28 Feb 2013

Libya: Condemned by UN Human Rights Committee for Enforced Disappearance of Abdelhamid Al Daquel

During its 111th session in July 2014, the Human Rights Committee issued an opinion on the case of Abdelhamid Al Daquel, considering that his enforced disappearance in June 1996 was due to a series of violations by Libya of its international obligations.

28 Feb 2013

Libya Must Investigate and Prosecute Grave Crimes of the Past, Says U.N. Committee

The United Nations Human Rights Committee recently condemned Libya following serious human rights violations committed against one of its nationals. According to the decision issued by the Committee, the Libyan authorities are required to conduct a thorough and effective investigation to shed light on the enforced disappearances of Abdussalam Il Khwildy as well as the torture inflicted on him while in detention. Investigations should be carried out in view of to punishing the perpetrators of these crimes and granting appropriate compensation to the victim.

21 Feb 2013

Libya: Thirty-eight year old dies as a result of torture

In the night of 27 April 2012, Ahmed Abdallah Al Khamsa, aged 38, was arrested on his way home from presenting his condolences for the death of Mr Lotfi Ben Qaïd, an acquaintance. The arresting forces had initially gone to Mr Al Khamsa's home at 11.30 pm, but had not found him there.

28 Nov 2012

Libya: Mr. Amhamed Ahwishy, victim of torture and enforced disappearance

Alkarama has seized the Special Procedures of the United Nation today of the case of Mr. Amhamed Ahwishy, a 42-year-old Libyan citizen and a father of four, who has been arbitrarily detained and submitted to acts of torture since 18 October 2011.

Amhamed Ahwishy was arrested in Wadi Masour on 18 October 2011 by a group of armed men that presented themselves as members of "the Katiba of 28 May," a revolutionary brigade of Bani Walid.

25 May 2012

Mr. Sayed Qaddaf Dam, 64, was arrested at him home in Syrte on 18 September 2011 by armed men without any warrant on the soul basis of his familial relationship with the former head of state Muammar Qaddafi, who was his cousin.

When he was arrested, he was awaiting a surgical procedure on his spinal column to treat lesions from which he suffers.

23 May 2012