As a result of the divisions tearing it apart, the Libyan judiciary is unable to verify serious violations.
June 3, 20251 ViewsRead Time: 1 minutes
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While Libyan military courts continue to prosecute civilians under the pretext of "terrorism-related crimes," the Libyan judiciary sector is facing a real crisis regarding laws and judicial rulings issued since the fall of Gaddafi, which are restrictive of freedoms and not in line with international law. In a detailed report published by Human Rights Watch, it was stated that the justice sector in Libya is unable to conduct serious investigations into serious human rights violations and international crimes due to the divisions tearing it apart. The organization noted in a report released yesterday, Monday, that the judicial system in Libya is characterized by "serious violations of due legal procedures." The report added that unaccountable militias control prisons and detention centers that only superficially fall under the "supervision of several ministries and government authorities." The report explained that Libyan penal law and other related legislation are "outdated and do not address international crimes, requiring comprehensive reform to align them with Libya's international human rights obligations."