June 20

• Libya: Refugees, Asylum-Seekers and Migrants Held Indefinitely in Deplorable Conditions [press release]

  The Libyan authorities must act immediately to end the indefinite detention of refugees, asylum-seekers and migrants, including children, solely for immigration purposes, Amnesty... Read more »

June 14

• Libya: Govt Must Drop Charges Against Politicians Over Women's Rights Cartoon [press release]

  The Libyan authorities must drop charges against two politicians who published a cartoon on women's rights deemed to be offensive to Islam, Amnesty International said today. Read more »

May 23

• Libya: 'I Cannot Explain How Terrible the Situation Was' [press release]

  This is part of a special 'People on the Move' series, highlighting the human rights violations faced by migrants, refugees and asylum-seekers in every part of the world. These... Read more »

April 10

• Libya: Why is Publishing So Dangerous, Asks Detained Journo's Wife [press release]

  The wife of a hunger-striking Libyan journalist has told Amnesty International of her disbelief that her husband has been imprisoned and denied bail for 'offending' the judiciary... Read more »

March 12

• Libya: Journalist Detained On Defamation Charges for Publication On Corruption [press release]

  A Libyan newspaper editor detained since 19 December for publishing a list of judges allegedly involved in corruption in the country must be released immediately and... Read more »

March 08

• Libya: Media Attacked As Tensions Rise Over Political Isolation Law [press release]

  The attack on a TV station in Tripoli after it broadcasted a debate about a law that would ban those who held office during the al-Gaddafi years from participating in public... Read more »

November 13, 2012

• Libya: Foreign Nationals Face Abuse and Exploitation [press release]

  Undocumented foreign nationals in Libya are at risk of exploitation, arbitrary and indefinite detention, as well as beatings, sometimes amounting to torture, Amnesty International... Read more »

October 18, 2012

• Libya: Hand Over Former Al-Gaddafi Intelligence Chief - Rights Group [press release]

  A year on from the capture and killing of Colonel Mu'ammar al-Gaddafi, Amnesty International is calling on the Libyan authorities to hand over immediately the former ruler's... Read more »

October 05, 2012

• Libya: Bani Walid Siege Must Be Lifted [press release]

  As a large contingent of armed forces and armed militias surround Bani Walid in preparation for a possible assault, Amnesty International has called on the Libyan authorities to... Read more »

September 24, 2012

• Libya: Country's Leadership Urged to Prioritize Human Rights [press release]

  Libya's political leadership - including elected members of the General National Congress (GNC) - must take immediate steps to end ongoing human rights abuses and establish the... Read more »

September 18, 2012

• Libya: Migrants in Libya - 'They Don't Treat Us Like Humans' [press release]

  "They [Libyans] don't treat us like humans. For them, we are animals or slaves", 23-year-old Nigerian woman detained in Khoms detention centre for "irregular migrants". Read more »

September 17, 2012

• Libya: Authorities Must Protect Two Sisters From Harassment

  The Libyan authorities must put an end to the harassment and intimidation of two sisters allegedly accused of supporting the country's former leader, Colonel Mu'ammar al-Gaddafi. Read more »

September 12, 2012

• Libya: No Excuse for Attack on U.S. Consulate [press release]

  The killing of at least four people including the US Ambassador to Libya, J Christopher Stephens, in an attack on the US consulate compound in Benghazi that left several more... Read more »

September 05, 2012

• Libya: Former Intelligence Chief Must Be Surrendered Immediately to ICC [press release]

  Abdullah al-Senussi, military intelligence chief for Colonel Mu'ammar al-Gaddafi, should have been surrendered to the International Criminal Court (ICC) to face charges of crimes... Read more »

July 11, 2012

• Libya: Militia Must Release Media Workers Detained While Covering Elections [press release]

  Two media professionals from the city of Misratah detained by militias from Beni Walid while covering the landmark Libyan national elections on 7 July should be immediately and... Read more »

July 04, 2012

• Libya: Militia Stranglehold Corrosive for Rule of Law [press release]

  Libya risks repeating the very violations that led to the "17 February revolution" unless the winners of elections scheduled for this week make the establishment of the rule of law... Read more »

July 02, 2012

• Libya: Detention of ICC Staff Undermines Saif Al-Gaddafi's Right to Fair Trial [press release]

  Four International Criminal Court (ICC) staff members are reportedly on their way back to The Hague in what Amnesty International has called a welcome end to their unacceptable... Read more »

June 25, 2012

• Libya: Extradition of Former Libyan Prime Minister Violates Human Rights [press release]

  The extradition of former Libyan prime minister al-Baghdadi al-Mahmoudi from Tunisia puts him in danger of torture, unfair trial and even extrajudicial execution, Amnesty... Read more »

June 11, 2012

• Africa: The 'Big Six' Arms Exporters [document]

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June 06, 2012

• Libya: Surgeon Accused of Neglect Faces Spurious Charges [press release]

  Libyan authorities must review the charges faced by a neurosurgeon accused of neglect over the death of an anti-Gaddafi fighter, Amnesty International said today ahead of protests... Read more »

April 23, 2012

• Africa: Govt Urged to Protect Residents From Militia Clashes - Agency [press release]

  The Libyan National Transitional Council (NTC) must take steps to ensure that residents in the south-eastern city of Kufra are protected from reckless fire and receive immediate... Read more »

April 19, 2012

• Libya: NTC Must Investigate Death of Another Tawargha Man Under Torture [press release]

  The Libyan National Transitional Council (NTC) must act immediately to investigate and prosecute abuses against the Tawargha community of black Libyans, said Amnesty International... Read more »

April 18, 2012

• Libya: Rendition Case Shows It's Time for UK to Come Clean [press release]

  The UK must ensure full accountability for its role in rendition, torture and unlawful detention, Amnesty International said as a Libyan man subjected to rendition in 2004... Read more »

April 05, 2012

• Libya: Nation Must Respect ICC Call to Surrender Saif Al-Islam [press release]

  Wednesday's decision by the International Criminal Court (ICC) ordering Libya to surrender Saif al-Islam al-Gaddafi immediately is a step forward for justice and accountability,... Read more »

March 19, 2012

• Libya: Transfer Former Intelligence Chief to the ICC [press release]

  Colonel Mu'ammar al-Gaddafi's former intelligence chief must be turned over to the International Criminal Court (ICC) without delay following his arrest in Mauritania on Saturday,... Read more »