Politics Behind Killing of Libyan Lawyer - Rights Group
Human Rights Watch has said it is calling on authorities in Eastern Libya, to promptly investigate the apparent politically motivated killing of lawyer Hanan Al-Barassi. Barassi, an outspoken critic of violations by armed groups in eastern Libya, was shot dead in Benghazi, by unidentified masked gunmen on November 10, 2020. Al-Barassi repeatedly said on Facebook Live that she supported Khalifa Hiftar, commander of the armed group Libyan Arab Armed Forces, which controls Libya's eastern region and the city of Benghazi. Al-Barassi spoke of numerous death threats, in the days leading up to her killing.
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Libya:
Outspoken Benghazi Lawyer Killed - Human Rights Watch
HRW, 11 November 2020
Transparent Inquiry Needed into Latest Politically Motivated Killing Read more »
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Libya:
ICC Prosecutor Calls for Ceasefire Progress, Decries 'Powerful Forces' Hampering Global Justice
UN News, 10 November 2020
The Prosecutor at the International Criminal Court (ICC) is urging Libya's warring parties to implement their recent historic ceasefire agreement, calling it a "welcome concrete… Read more »
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Libya:
36th Universal Periodic Review - UK Statement On Libya
PR Newswire, 11 November 2020
The UK delivers statement on Libya at the 36th Session of Universal Periodic Review (UPR), sharing recommendations to improve their human rights record. Read more »
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Libya:
Following Peace Deal, Talks On Political Future Begin
UN News, 9 November 2020
Talks to draw up a blueprint for a new political era in Libya began in Tunisia on Monday, following a peace deal struck by Libya's warring sides last month. Read more »
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Libya:
Military Officers Agree Plan For Implementing Ceasefire Deal
UN News, 4 November 2020
Military officers from Libya's warring parties have agreed practical steps towards implementing a ceasefire agreement, following the signing of an historic accord in Geneva last… Read more »
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Libya:
Libya's Human Rights Record to Be Examined By Universal Periodic Review
United Nations Human Rights Council, 6 November 2020
GENEVA (6 November 2020) - Libya's human rights record will be examined by the UN Human Rights Council's Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Working Group for the third time on… Read more »
Children in Libya (file photo).
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The UN Support Mission in Libya has announced the launch of the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum, following the signing of a permanent ceasefire agreement in the strife-torn ... Read more »
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Delegations from Libya's warring sides have concluded two days of security and military talks in Egypt, in efforts toward a lasting ceasefire, the UN political mission for Libya ... Read more »
