A Swiss-based human rights organization has submitted a report to the United Nations Human Rights Council warning of ongoing violations and limited accountability in Libya, while urging authorities to address abuses affecting detainees, migrants, and civil society.
The Justice Committee in Switzerland said it presented a written statement during the council’s 61st session outlining what it described as persistent patterns of serious human rights violations in Libya. The organization called on Libyan authorities to end arbitrary detention, prevent enforced disappearances, prohibit torture and ill-treatment, and ensure accountability for unlawful killings.
In its report, the committee argued that many of these violations continue despite repeated international recommendations aimed at improving the human rights situation in the country. According to the organization, Libya’s ongoing institutional divisions, the influence of armed groups, and the weakness of judicial institutions have undermined the rule of law and contributed to a climate of impunity.
The report documented cases of individuals being detained without judicial warrants or effective oversight. In several instances, detainees were reportedly held for extended periods in facilities controlled by armed groups rather than official state authorities. The organization said these practices weaken legal safeguards and expose detainees to potential abuse.
The committee also raised concerns about conditions inside detention centers, stating that cases of torture and ill-treatment remain widespread. According to the report, detainees have been subjected to beatings, prolonged solitary confinement, denial of medical care, and poor living conditions. Overcrowding and inadequate health services were also cited as major concerns.
The organization further expressed alarm over continuing reports of extrajudicial killings and the absence of effective investigations into such incidents. It warned that the lack of accountability for these violations risks reinforcing a culture of impunity and weakening trust in state institutions.
The report also highlighted abuses affecting migrants and refugees in Libya. According to the committee, migrants have faced arbitrary mass arrests and prolonged detention without clear legal justification. Some were reportedly held in unofficial detention facilities where conditions are particularly harsh.
