Amnesty International has deplored the absence of the rule of law in Libya wherein armed militias have the upper hands, leaving civilians living in a country descending into chaos and lawlessness. “The case of Salem Beitelmal illustrates the constant dangers posed to civilians by militias who have continued to intimidate the population, instilling fear and dread through a ruthless campaign of abductions. Many families choose not to report cases of abductions for fear of reprisals and as a result many incidents go undocumented. Rival armed groups and militias in Libya have been carrying out gross human rights abuses with near total impunity. According to Amnesty International, it’s time to stamp out the pervasive culture of impunity which has emboldened perpetrators of these crimes so far.

Source: The North Africa Journal May 09, 2017 14:48 UTC