Libya Frees Political Prisoner
Idris Boufayed Is Promised Travel for Medical Treatment
Libya freed Dr. Idris Boufayed from detention on October 8, almost 20 months after security agents arrested him for planning a peaceful demonstration, Human Rights Watch said today. Boufayed, who suffers from advanced lung cancer, was released from detention in a hospital and promised that he would be allowed to travel abroad for medical care.
October 10, 2008 Press Release
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US: Press Tripoli to Improve Rights
Letter to US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice
Human Rights Watch writes on the occasion of Secretary Rice's forthcoming visit to Tripoli, hoping that she will take the opportunity of this historic trip to raise specific human rights concerns at the highest levels. In particular, we urge the US to condition further improvements in the US-Libya relationship on steps by Libyan authorities to end the incarceration of political prisoners, promote freedom of expression and assembly, and stop the use of torture.
September 2, 2008 Letter
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US/Libya: Rice Should Press Tripoli to Improve Rights
Torture and Political Prisoners Deep Concerns
During her historic visit to Libya this week, US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice should press the Libyan government and leader Mu`ammar al-Qadhafi to release political prisoners, abolish laws that imprison peaceful critics, and end the use of torture, Human Rights Watch said today.
September 2, 2008 Press Release
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Libya: Rights at Risk
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.
September 2, 2008 Background Briefing
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UN: Renewed Peacekeeper Mandate for Darfur
US Abstains in Support of ICC Case Against Sudan’s President
The Security Council’s renewal of the mandate for peacekeepers in Darfur without delaying legal proceedings against Sudan’s president reaffirms a commitment to justice and security for Sudanese civilians, Human Rights Watch said today.
July 31, 2008 Press Release
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Libya: Drop Convictions of Peaceful Protestors
Government Should Locate ‘Disappeared’ Prisoner
The Libyan government should exonerate and release 11 peaceful political activists convicted on politically motivated charges, Human Rights Watch said today. A state security court in Tripoli on June 10 reportedly sentenced the men to 6 to 25 years in prison.
June 12, 2008 Press Release
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Libya: Disappeared Political Prisoner Released
Twelve Others Remain in Detention, One Missing
The Libyan government’s release on May 27 of political prisoner Jum`a Boufayed, whose whereabouts were unknown for 15 months, is a welcome step, Human Rights Watch said today.
May 29, 2008 Press Release
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United Kingdom: Appeals Court Blocks National Security Deportations
Cites Torture by Jordanian and Libyan Authorities
A British appeals court has dealt a serious blow to the government’s plan to deport national security suspects in reliance on assurances of humane treatment and fair trial on return.
April 8, 2008 Press Release
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Libya: Free Hospitalized Political Prisoner
Seriously Ill Fathi al-Jahmi Getting Medical Care in State Custody
The Libyan government should release without conditions ailing political prisoner Fathi al-Jahmi, who remains in state custody despite recent reports of his discharge, Human Rights Watch and Physicians for Human Rights said in a joint statement today.
March 29, 2008 Press Release
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Letter to the Secretary General of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference
Urging the Organisation to Improve and Strengthen the 1999 OIC Convention on Combating International Terrorism
Human Rights Watch writes to urge Dr. Ihsanoglu to use his position as Secretary General of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference to support measures at the upcoming Summit of the Organisation of Islamic Conference in Dakar, Senegal on March 13-14 that would improve and strengthen the 1999 OIC Convention on Combating International Terrorism. In particular, we urge the OIC to consider two amendments to the Convention in order to narrow its overbroad definition of terrorism and to make absolutely clear that there is no sanction in Islam for deliberately attacking civilians, whatever the circumstances or justifications.
March 11, 2008 Letter
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Libya: Release Gravely Ill Political Prisoner
Fathi al-Jahmi, a prominent Libyan political prisoner, is seriously ill and in urgent need of independent medical care, Human Rights Watch said today.
January 30, 2008 Press Release
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Audio Interview: Human Rights in Libya Has Long Been Under Scrutiny
Senior researcher Fred Abrahams talks with NPR's Michel Martin about Libya's human rights record. © 2008 NPR
January 17, 2008 Audio Clip
Libya: Summary Deportations Would Endanger Migrants and Asylum Seekers
Forcible Returns of Those in Need of Protection is Illegal
Libya’s decision on Wednesday to summarily deport all undocumented foreigners – perhaps more than 1 million people – risks exposing asylum seekers and those in need of protection to persecution and abuse in their own countries, Human Rights Watch said today. Forcible returns violate international law and Libya’s own commitment to protect refugees.
January 17, 2008 Press Release
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Human rights in Libya
By Fred Abrahams
Published in New Statesman
Despite his global rehabilitation, Libyans continue to face torture if they criticise Gaddafi's government. A case of drilling rights not human rights?
January 14, 2008 Commentary
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Loving Libya
'Normal' relations with Colonel Gadafy risk glossing over real concerns about Libya's human rights record.
By Tom Porteous, London Director
Published in Guardian Unlimited
Last October, EU foreign ministers gave a green light for negotiations on a "framework agreement" between Brussels and Tripoli. EU member states should use them to start pushing for genuine reform in Libya. And that should mean not just indulging in fancy human rights rhetoric, but insisting on concrete progress on reforming Libya's judicial system and ending torture, disappearances, arbitrary detention and repression of political rights.
January 8, 2008 Commentary
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EU – Libya Relations
Human Rights Conditions Required
The EU has declared a “new era” in its relations with Libya. Counter-terrorism, energy, and migration are among the main areas of concern to Brussels.
January 4, 2008 Memorandum
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Libya: Rights at Risk
Despite some improvements in recent years, in Libya serious rights abuses persist. The absence of a free press, the ban on independent organizations, the torture of detainees, and the continued incarceration of political prisoners, some of them “disappeared,” remain matters of deep concern. To date, international engagement with the oil-rich country has focused on counter-terrorism and business ties. Human Rights Watch welcomes improved relations between Libya and other governments, but not at the expense of human rights and the rule of law.
January 3, 2008 Background Briefing
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Libya: Serious Abuses Persist
Rice Meets Libyan Foreign Minister Today
Despite some improvements in recent years, Libyan citizens still suffer serious human rights abuses, Human Rights Watch said today ahead of a visit to the United States by Libya’s foreign minister. Human Rights Watch cited the absence of a free press, the ban on independent organizations, the torture of detainees, and the continued incarceration of political prisoners.
January 3, 2008 Press Release
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Al-Qadhafi in France
Human Rights in Libya at Risk
Human Rights Watch welcomes improved relations between Libya and France – but not at the expense of human rights. Engagement with Libya should include a plan to improve human rights conditions and the rule of law.
December 10, 2007 Memorandum
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Human Rights Watch’s Statement to the IOM Council
27-30 November 2007 (94th Session)
Human Rights Watch delivered a statement at the 2007 Council meeting (94th Session) of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and its Member States expressing its continued committment to working with the Council and IOM to ensure that migrants' rights are protected and promoted in all IOM operations.
November 29, 2007 Written Statement
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