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Libya: Femicides prompt calls for stricter legislation – DW – 12/01/2025

Femicides in Libya during the UN 16 Days campaign sparked renewed calls for urgent, enforceable protections for women.
Experts say Libya lacks enforceable laws and police to protect women, signaling impunity amid rising violence.
Two rival Libyan governments complicate accountability for violence against women in Tripoli and Benghazi.
Activists launched an online campaign against militia violence after Khansa Al-Mujahid's killing.
Experts warn that reporting violence is hampered by fear, stigma, and social or religious interpretations.
There is no reliable statistics on violence against women in Libya due to data gaps and conflict.
UN officials press for adoption of the draft law protecting women from violence.
The cases highlight ongoing risk for Libyan women amid armed-group influence over resources and cities.
Libyan activists say violence against women has been high for years, with many cases unreported.
UN and Libyan experts urge a comprehensive legal framework to tackle all forms of violence against women.

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