On Wednesday, Libya’s Attorney General issued arrest warrants for 172 members of the Stability Support Apparatus (SSA), following investigations that revealed their involvement in serious crimes, including murder, torture, kidnapping, and arbitrary detention.
According to an official statement, the investigative committee assigned to the case documented 146 incidents of severe human rights violations committed by members of the Apparatus. These crimes included unlawful killings, torture, enforced disappearances, and illegal detentions. The investigation confirmed the direct involvement of numerous SSA personnel in these violations.
The Attorney General also confirmed that 11 suspects have already been placed in pre-trial detention as investigations continue. He has instructed all law enforcement bodies to act swiftly in executing the arrest orders. Authorities were also directed to identify the current locations of the suspects and to coordinate with their workplaces to suspend them from duty, ensuring their compliance with judicial proceedings.
The investigation involved the testimonies of 201 individuals, shedding light on the depth of abuses linked to the agency. Meanwhile, search efforts remain ongoing to locate several missing persons connected to these cases.
In his statement, the Attorney General reaffirmed that Libya remains committed to pursuing justice and holding all violators accountable, regardless of their position or affiliation. He stressed that protecting human rights and ensuring justice are non-negotiable priorities for the state.
The Stability Support Apparatus has been one of the most powerful and controversial security forces in Libya, long accused of operating beyond the rule of law. The agency has faced repeated allegations from both local and international human rights organizations regarding arbitrary detentions, torture, and extrajudicial killings.
This unprecedented legal action represents a significant step by the Libyan judiciary toward addressing longstanding demands for accountability and justice in the country, which has been marred by years of conflict, lawlessness, and the unchecked power of armed groups.
