Geneva: The Public Prosecutor’s Office in Libya presented a detailed review of its accomplishments over the past four years to the Human Rights Council in Geneva, emphasizing its unwavering commitment to independence, impartiality, and human rights protection.
According to Libyan News Agency, Fatima Al-Mansouri, representing the Public Prosecutor’s Office, affirmed Libya’s adherence to international justice standards and cooperation with both national and international bodies to uphold human dignity and the rule of law. She highlighted ongoing inspections of correctional and rehabilitation institutions to ensure legal detention and respect for inmate dignity, with recent inspections in Tripoli and efforts to combat organized crime.
Al-Mansouri reported that over 2,738 defendants were released in 2024 and 2025 due to amnesty decisions by the Supreme Judicial Council. Furthermore, investigations into serious violations in correctional facilities have led to the detention and trial of institutional leaders, illustrating the prosecution’s commitment to pursuing rights violators.
In its anti-corruption efforts, the office has initiated hundreds of cases against senior officials, resulting in imprisonment and severe sentences, showcasing Libya’s dedication to prosecuting public fund misappropriation. The Attorney General issued resolutions in 2025 to enhance accountability and transparency, including investigations into human rights violations by security services and unrest in Tripoli.
Al-Mansouri mentioned the formation of a committee to investigate crimes by a local group, ‘Al-Amo,’ resulting in the arrest of 18 defendants and the liberation of 280 migrants. The prosecution’s actions extend to serious human rights violations in Tarhuna, with 614 cases recorded, leading to 255 resolutions, 220 judicial referrals, and 52 detentions.
Investigations into murder, kidnapping, enforced disappearance, and torture have uncovered mass graves, prompting the prosecution to take necessary measures for victim identification. Efforts to combat illegal immigration and human trafficking have also been significant, with more than 74,812 immigration and 12,414 human trafficking cases investigated from 2021 to 2025.
The digital infrastructure development, initiated in January 2023, marked a significant reform step, enhancing litigation speed and accountability. The digital system enabled electronic archiving of judicial files, creating a comprehensive database and facilitating the pursuit of wanted individuals.
This initiative resulted in the arrest of numerous wanted individuals and voluntary compliance by 22,757 people, reinforcing Libya’s commitment to ending impunity. Additionally, the digital system aided in purifying electoral lists by identifying candidates with serious felony accusations, thus preventing their election participation.