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Extradition of Former Libyan Prime Minister From Tunisia Poses Great Risk for Human Rights Violations

Tunisia has extradited al-Gaddafi's former prime minister to Libya, putting him at risk of torture, unfair trial and extrajudicial execution.

June 25, 2012

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S.O.S. Europe: Human Rights and Migration Control

This report examines the human rights impacts of European migration control policies.

June 13, 2012

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Europe’s Deadly Frontiers: European Parliament Must Stand Up for Migrants

In a new report, S.O.S. Europe, Amnesty International calls on E.U. governments to respect the rights of migrants and stop…

June 13, 2012

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Trial of Neurosurgeon in Libya is Test of Country’s Capacity to Serve Justice

Doctor Hisham Anour Ben Khayal categorically denies accusations he purposefully withheld medical treatment from a pro-Gaddafi fighter who died from…

June 7, 2012

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Libyan rendition case shows it’s time for UK to come clean

The UK must ensure full accountability for its role in rendition, torture and unlawful detention, Amnesty International said as a…

April 18, 2012

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Amnesty International Welcomes ICC Decision on Saif al-Islam al-Gaddafi, Calls on Libya to Comply

Amnesty International said today that Wednesday's decision by the International Criminal Court (ICC) ordering Libya to immediately surrender Saif al-Islam…

April 5, 2012

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Former Libyan intelligence chief must be sent to the ICC

Former Libyan intelligence chief Abdullah al-Senussi must be sent to the International Criminal Court to face charges of crimes against…

March 19, 2012

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Libya: The Forgotten Victims of NATO Strikes

Scores of Libyan civilians who did not directly participate in hostilities were killed and many more injured as a result…

March 19, 2012

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Militias Threaten Hope for New Libya

Lawlessness still pervades Libya a year after the outbreak of the uprising which ended 42 year of Colonel Mu’ammar al-Gaddafi’s…

February 15, 2012

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Amnesty International Finds Deaths of Detainees Amid Widespread Torture in Libya

Several detainees have died after being subjected to torture in Libya in recent weeks and months amid widespread torture and…

January 26, 2012

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Amnesty International Urges Libya to Transfer Saif al-Islam to the International Criminal Court

The National Transitional Council (NTC) must transfer Saif al-Islam Gaddafi to face investigation at the International Criminal Court (ICC), Amnesty…

November 21, 2011

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Amnesty International Says Saif Gaddafi Must Be Transferred Safely To ICC

Saif Al-Islam Gaddafi must be allowed to surrender to the International Criminal Court to face investigation for crimes against humanity,…

October 28, 2011