New york: The US representative to the Security Council affirms that ensuring accountability will help reduce violence and the power of armed groups. The United States representative to the Security Council emphasized that ending instability and ensuring accountability will help reduce violence and the power of armed groups responsible for serious human rights violations in Libya.
According to Libyan News Agency, during the International Criminal Court’s briefing to the Security Council on Libya, the US representative expressed concern about the lack of respect for the rule of law in both official and unofficial detention facilities. This lack of adherence has allowed these violations to occur without consequences.
The representative highlighted the efforts of the US Special Envoy to Africa, Massad Boulos, who has been actively engaging with officials from ten countries. These meetings aim to reaffirm the United States’ commitment to supporting Libya’s progress toward stability, security, and prosperity.
The representative also commended the Office of the Prosecutor for the arrest of Osama Najim, urging Libyan authorities to hold him accountable for numerous human rights violations. Emphasizing the importance of justice, he called on Libyan authorities to ensure that former officials of the Gaddafi regime face legal proceedings. This, he noted, is necessary to address past grievances and break the cycle of violence, thereby ensuring a peaceful and prosperous future for the Libyan people.