Amid ongoing conflict in and around the capital, OHCHR spokesperson Rupert Colville expressed deep concern about the "ghastly conditions" in which migrants and refugees are being detained in the capital Tripoli and elsewhere. "Tuberculosis need not be a killer disease, but in these circumstances, clearly it is killing people and there must be a risk that more will die", Mr Colville said. "The Libyan Coast Guard and the DCIM (Department for Combatting Illegal Migration) must ensure that they are accountable for every person held in detention and that their human rights are respected", Mr Colville said. Today, some 3,400 migrants and refugees are detained in Tripoli, according to OHCHR. "Libya has a heightened duty of care to protect the lives of individuals deprived of their liberty, including providing them with the necessary medical care," Mr Colville said.

Source: Libya Today June 07, 2019 16:18 UTC