Libya: Research briefing on the use of security and religious discourse to justify repression
CIHRS documented several cases illustrating the extent of systematic repression used by authorities to stifle opposition.
Libya: Revoking restrictive decrees first step towards freedom of association
A court decision repeals threatening decrees, but challenges for civil society organisations persist.
Libya: New commission to apply Gaddafi-era law is ominous development for civil society
The incoming commission is likely to unduly restrict the work and formation of CSOs.
Libya: Amendment to draconian civil society law offers no solution
Repressive law threatens the work of dozens of Libyan, international and relief associations and organizations operating in the country.
Libya: House of Representatives must immediately repeal Anti-Cybercrime Law
Rights groups say broad, ambiguous terminology of ratified law threatens freedom of expression and citizens’ privacy.
Libya: Government must repeal new media rules
Upcoming elections in Libya require that media institutions be protected from political tensions and from any threats of closure.
Statement: Rights groups call for renewal of UN fact-finding mission in Libya
The systematic crackdown on civic space has escalated at an alarming rate, human rights organizations say.
Libya: A virulent campaign against freedom of expression and association
Authorities vying for control of the country appear to share the common objective of eliminating critical and independent voices, and establishing an environment of fear and intimidation, rights groups say.
Libya: Terrorization of civil society on moral and religious grounds highlights impunity of radical armed groups
Recent attacks against freedom of speech and civil society work are taking place against the backdrop of a continued rollback of civic space.
Libya: Cybercrime law threatens to restrict free expression
A recently adopted anti-cybercrime law raises concern over its use by authorities to undermine online freedom of expression and curtail press freedoms.
Libyan photographer Mohamed Ben Khalifa killed during clashes between militia near Tripoli
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) calls on authorities to urgently act to ensure a safe working environment for journalists and puts a stop to attacks against them.
The Libyan government must act against attacks on journalists and the media
Among the incidents, journalists accuse the authorities of leading false prosecutions and fabricated espionage charges as well as conducting numerous arbitrary arrests.
Libya must uphold its obligation to protect women
As political turmoil and armed violence has escalated since 2013 and peaceful politics has receded sharply since the spring of 2014, the violence has impacted Libyan women as well.
What role does Facebook play in Libya’s civil war?
While Facebook played a key role in the 2011 revolution against Gaddafi, different armed groups vying for control have since been using the platform to find, threaten and silence critics and opponents.