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Tuesday, December 17, 2024
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GENEVA, 17 December 2024 — Libyan human rights defender Ali Alaspli, also known as Ali Omar, addressed the United Nations Security Council on behalf of Libya Crimes Watch (LCW), a UK-registered human rights organisation documenting violations and advocating for justice and accountability in Libya.
Speaking from exile, Alaspli described the dire human rights situation in Libya and the lack of accountability for crimes committed by armed groups across the country. “I speak to you from exile as the Director of Libya Crimes Watch,” he said. “For over five years, our organisation has monitored and documented serious human rights violations and worked with victims to seek justice.”
Alaspli called on the international community to strengthen accountability mechanisms and urged the United Nations to support investigations into ongoing crimes, including arbitrary detentions, enforced disappearances, and attacks on civil society actors.
The statement followed LCW’s earlier call with partner organisations, including the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ), the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), and EuroMed Rights, demanding an international investigation into the Derna flood catastrophe and continued violations against migrants, refugees, and human rights defenders in Libya.
Background
Libya Crimes Watch (LCW) is a UK-based NGO that documents human rights violations in Libya and advocates for justice and protection of victims. The organisation regularly contributes information to international mechanisms, including the UN Human Rights Council and the International Criminal Court.
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