The National Human Rights Institution in Libya has held the interim Government of National Unity and its head, in his capacity as Minister of Defense, fully responsible for any violation of the ceasefire agreement and the security arrangements approved by the Presidential Council, stressing that any transgression will have local and international legal consequences.
In a press briefing, the institution expressed its grave concern over the ongoing military buildups and movements in and around the capital, Tripoli, warning that these developments threaten a renewal of violence and armed clashes, posing a direct threat to civilian lives and undermining the fragile state of stability.
The institution stressed the need for all political and armed parties to adhere to the truce, avoid any military escalation, and comply with security arrangements aimed at protecting civilians and preserving infrastructure.
It also warned that any attack on civilians could amount to “war crimes” requiring prosecution and accountability before national and international courts.
In conclusion, the institution called on the UN Security Council’s International Sanctions Committee to activate its resolutions (2174) and (2259) against anyone who plans or supports acts that threaten peace or security in Libya, including through travel bans and asset freezes.