Ahmed Hamza, head of the National Institution for Human Rights in Libya (NIHRL), said Libyan society is increasingly gripped by despair over the country’s current situation and uncertainty about the future.
In a statement published on Facebook, Hamza said the dominant public feeling across Libya is one of frustration and hopelessness regarding efforts to improve conditions in the country.
He said Libyans have begun losing hope that the political, economic, and social crises affecting the country will improve in the near future.
Hamza called on Libyans to abandon what he described as “patience, indifference, and negativity” toward the ongoing crises and suffering facing both the people and the state.
He also criticised what he described as violations of rights and freedoms by those “usurping power” and their supporters, alongside abuses affecting human dignity and civil liberties inside Libya.
The rights official further condemned corruption and the misuse of public funds, accusing individuals involved in state finances of looting national wealth and betraying public trust.
Hamza said the time had come for “real change and reform” led by loyal national figures committed to saving Libya and restoring its sovereignty, security, and international standing.
He added that such efforts should focus on protecting Libya’s borders, preserving the dignity of its people, and advancing national goals in education, healthcare, the economy, agriculture, and other sectors.
His remarks come as Libya continues to face political division, economic pressures, and growing public frustration over stalled reforms and recurring institutional disputes.
