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Executions in eastern Libya

Overview

Authorities in eastern Libya, under the General Command led by Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, have carried out multiple executions following terrorism-related convictions. Initially, the Military Prosecutor’s Office announced the execution of 10 individuals by firing squad for offenses including membership in prohibited organizations and the assassination of military and civilian personnel.

Following these events, the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) expressed “deep” concern over more than 30 executions conducted in the eastern region in recent weeks. UNSMIL has urged authorities to “immediately suspend” new executions and called for a “thorough and credible review” of cases to address human rights concerns.

The Government of National Unity in western Libya also condemned the death penalty applications, stating that judicial procedures operating outside a unified national authority contribute to “recurrent violations” of the law.

Entities

Khalifa Haftar · Abdelhamid Dbeiba · Government of National Unity · UNSMIL · Supreme Military Court

Timeline

  1. 10 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    UNSMIL urges suspension of executions in Libya

    UNSMIL has called for an immediate suspension of executions in eastern Libya following more than 30 deaths, citing human rights concerns and the need for judicial review.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    Eastern Libya executes 10 individuals over terrorism convictions

    Ten people were executed by firing squad in eastern Libya following military court convictions for terrorism and assassinations, amid the country's ongoing political and security divisions.

Sources

bajotecho.com.do · diplomat.so · montecristinoticias.com · newsday.com · northafricapost.com · winnipegfreepress.com