Serious human rights violations persisted across Libya during December 2025, with security agencies and armed groups linked to rival authorities in the east and west implicated in unlawful killings, arbitrary detention and military activity in residential areas, according to a new report by Libya Crimes Watch (LCW).
In its monthly monitoring report, LCW said the violations occurred amid the continued absence of credible investigations or effective accountability measures. The organisation warned that the ongoing climate of impunity continues to expose civilians, detainees and migrants to grave risks.
LCW’s field team documented the killing of two children in the cities of Al-Zawiya and Tripoli during the reporting period. At least one civilian was also injured in Al-Zawiya. In southern Libya, the team recorded the death of a detainee in Sebha after his health deteriorated while he was being held in detention in Ubari, raising concerns over detention conditions and medical neglect.
Migrant-related violations were also highlighted. LCW monitored the discovery of two decomposed bodies believed to belong to migrants on the seashore in Souq Al-Jumaa, east of Tripoli, and in the Al-Hammama area near Al-Bayda. The victims were unidentified, underscoring the continued dangers faced by migrants along Libya’s coast.
Libya Crimes Watch held several parties legally responsible for the documented abuses, including the 103rd Infantry Battalion affiliated with the Ministry of Defence of the Government of National Unity, the Judicial Police Authority under the Ministry of Justice, and local authorities in western coastal cities. The organisation said responsibility stemmed from either direct involvement, failure to protect civilians, or the lack of serious and transparent investigations.
LCW stressed that the cases cited represent only verified incidents and do not reflect the full scale of abuses committed during December, noting that some information was withheld to protect victims and their families.
