Rights at Risk

Author: Human Rights Watch

Publisher: Human Rights Watch

Publication Date: September 2, 2008

Copyright: 2008

Publisher Website: http://www.hrw.org/english/

Language: en

Category: Libya, Peacekeeping and Conflict Resolution, Human Rights

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Despite modest improvements in recent years, Libyans and foreign residents in Libya continue to suffer from serious violations of human rights. The continued arrests and incarceration of political prisoners, some of them “disappeared”; the torture of detainees; the absence of a free press; the ban on independent organizations; and violations of women’s and foreigners’ rights plague the country as it tries to reintegrate with the international community. The country is dominated by one leader, who tolerates no unsanctioned criticism of his rule or Libya’s unique political system. Human Rights Watch welcomes improved relations between Libya and other governments, including with the United States, but not at the expense of human rights and the rule of law. To date, international engagement with the oil-rich country has focused on counter-terrorism and business ties, and inadequately addressed the lack of democratic reform and protection of human rights.

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