Since then, Libya has been engulfed by lawlessness and impunity for war crimes committed by rival militias and armed groups. Successive Libyan governments have promised to uphold the rule of law and respect human rights, but each has failed to rein in perpetrators. Individuals who have been accused of war crimes should be suspended from positions of authority pending the outcome of independent, effective investigations,” said Diana Eltahawy. Yet Amnesty International has documented war crimes and other serious human rights violations by forces under his command over the past 10 years. Widespread impunityGheniwa and his Abu Salim forces are not the only ones being rewarded despite their grim human rights’ records.

Source: Libya Today February 17, 2021 02:26 UTC