Libya trials could be 'Nuremberg moment': ICC prosecutor
May 9, 2013
The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) said Wednesday that if Libya can conduct fair trials of alleged perpetrators during the pro-democracy 2011 uprising, the proceedings could equal the lasting impact of the Nuremberg trials, sealing the rule of law, due process and human rights....... [more] 
Libya Congress bans Gaddafi senior officials from new administration
May 6, 2013
Libya's General National Congress (GNC) on Sunday approved the political isolation law, which would ban anyone who worked as a senior official under Muammar Gaddafi from holding a position in Libya's government for the next 10 years. Current officials who lose their post will be replaced by either t....... [more]
Libya Congress to vote on ban of Gaddafi regime officials from new administration
May 5, 2013
Libya's General National Congress (GNC) met Sunday to vote on a draft law that could ban anyone who worked for Muammar Gaddafi, including Libya's Prime Minister, Ali Zeidan, from holding a position in Libya's current administration. If voted into effect, it would cover anyone who held an official....... [more]
Gaddafi's son makes second appearance in Libya court
May 2, 2013
The son of Libya's deposed leader Muammar Gaddafi made a second court appearance in Zintan, Libya, Thursday, but the court postponed further proceedings until mid-September in order to allow for adequate trial preparation. Saif al-Islam Gaddafi is accused of crimes against the state for transferring....... [more]
HRW: Former Libya intelligence chief held without access to lawyer
April 17, 2013
Former Libyan intelligence chief Abdullah al-Senussi has not been able to speak with a lawyer or told what charges he faces during his eight-month detention, Human Rights Watch (HRW) reported Wednesday. HRW was permitted earlier this week to speak to al-Senussi, who had been a powerful figure and ke....... [more]
Libya national assembly criminalizes torture, kidnapping
April 10, 2013
Libya's national assembly passed laws on Tuesday which criminalize torture and kidnapping. Those found guilty of violating the laws could face up to ten years of imprisonment. The law treats anyone who stands by and allows these acts to occur as complicit in the crime. Less than two years after the....... [more]
Egypt court rejects extradition of Muammar Gaddafi's cousin
April 4, 2013
An Egyptian court on Wednesday rejected the extradition of Ahmed Qaddaf al-Dam, cousin and former close aide of ousted dictator Muammar Gaddafi, to Libya. The country's administrative court held that Qaddaf al-Dam should be tried in Egypt. It reasoned that because Qaddaf al-Dam was an asylum seeker....... [more]
Egypt extradites two former Libya officials
March 27, 2013
Egyptian authorities on Tuesday extradited two former Libyan officials from the regime of Muammar Gaddafi, ex-Cairo ambassador Ali Maria, and another ex-official, Mohammed Ibrahim Gadhafi, back to their home country. Both were arrested on corruption charges a week ago with Gaddafi's cousin Ahmed Qa....... [more]
HRW urges Libya government to ensure protection of civilians
March 21, 2013
Human Rights Watch (HRW) urged the Libyan government Wednesday to take steps to secure the human rights of residents of Tawergha, who have been targeted for revenge because of their believed support of Muammar Gaddafi during the 2011 Libya Conflict. The human rights advocates further urged the UN S....... [more]
Muammar Gaddafi's cousin arrested in Egypt
March 19, 2013
Ahmed Qaddaf al-Dam, cousin of Muammar Gaddafi, was arrested at his home Tuesday in central Cairo by Libyan forces. The arrest of Qaddaf al-Dam coincides with the second anniversary of the air campaign commenced in Libya by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) that assisted rebels in toppl....... [more]
Libya court begins trial of Gaddafi era officials
March 7, 2013
The trial of 40 former Libyan officials began Thursday in al-Zawiya. The charges include inciting the killing of protesters during the revolution, wasting public funds, embezzlement and abuse of power. The defendants committed these crimes as part of the former Gaddafi regime during the uprising in....... [more]
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