![]() These developments occurred as UN Secretary-General António Guterres was in the capital ahead of a UN-led conference, planned for April 14 through 16 in the city of Ghadames, to reconcile Libyan rivals and chart a course toward elections. The western part of the country, including Tripoli, remains dominated by the GNA or militias affiliated with it. On April 4, 2019, LNA forces advanced to within 30 to 40 kilometers of Tripoli in a move to take the capital, according to news reports, after strengthening Hiftar’s influence in southern Libya. “All sides need to abide by the laws of war and minimize civilian harm.” “Whenever rival armed forces clash in Libyan cities, it’s civilians who suffer the most,” said Sarah Leah Whitson, Middle East and North Africa director at Human Rights Watch. Militias affiliated with the United Nations-backed Government of National Accord (GNA) and based in western Libya also have a record of abuses against civilians. ![]() Armed groups loyal to both sides have a record of abusing civilians.įighters led by General Khalifa Hiftar, known as the Libyan National Army (LNA), have a well-documented record of indiscriminate attacks on civilians, summary executions of captured fighters, and arbitrary detention. (Tunis) – All forces taking part in fighting around Libya’s capital, Tripoli, should take all necessary action to minimize civilian harm and abide by the laws of war, Human Rights Watch said today. Armed forces allied to internationally recognized government fight with armed group in Tripoli, Libya September 22, 2018. ![]()
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