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Libya's Dbeibeh government remains in power, complicating electoral preparations amid security concerns.
House of Representatives member says security conditions and armed groups impede election readiness.
Mghieb links continuation of Dbeibeh government to stalled electoral laws and process.
Officials express surprise over alleged disagreements despite consensus on electoral laws.
The High National Elections Commission emphasizes readiness for elections but warns against delays.
Article notes ongoing discussions on sector files between lawmakers and ministers.
International observers and domestic actors continue to debate electoral readiness.
Libya Update frames the news within broader regional and international contexts.
The article links leadership continuity to electoral challenges in Libya.
The discussion reflects tensions between electoral law consensus and on-ground security realities.

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crime21h ago

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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crime12h ago

Germany transferred Libyan war crimes suspect Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri to the ICC in The Hague, advancing accountability efforts.
The ICC accuses El Hishri of directly committing or directing crimes against humanity and war crimes in Libya between 2015 and early 2020, including murder, torture, rape, and sexual violence.
Libya has accepted ICC jurisdiction from 2011 through 2027, despite not being a Rome Statute party, enabling the court's reach over Libyan territory during that period.
The ICC case involves nine other outstanding warrants, including for Muammar Gaddafi’s son Saif Al-Islam and Osama Elmasry Njeem, highlighting broader Libyan accountability efforts.
UN Security Council involvement has guided Libya investigations, with the ICC pursuing accountability since 2011 following a UNSC request.
Nazhat Shameem Khan briefed the UNSC, signaling momentum toward justice in Libya despite challenges facing ICC progress.
The ICC relies on state cooperation to enforce its decisions, as it is not a UN body like the ICJ.
UN Security Council involvement has shaped Libya investigations since 2011, reinforcing the ICC's mandate in the country.
An initial appearance hearing for El Hishri will be scheduled, marking the formal start of ICC proceedings.
The ICC continues prioritizing accountability for abuses in Libyan detention facilities, a long-standing justice objective.

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crime4h ago

Femicides in Libya during the UN’s 16 Days campaign intensify calls for stronger protections for women and clearer accountability.
Activists say Libya lacks enforceable laws to shield women, and even where laws exist there is no police to enforce them.
A draft law to protect women from violence has stalled since November 2023 amid Libya’s political split and rival administrations.
UN and Libyan experts stress the urgent adoption of a draft law protecting women from violence as a vital step forward.
Fear, stigma, and armed-group influence hinder reporting of violence, leaving many crimes unrecorded.
Libya’s ongoing governance vacuum since 2011—with two rival administrations—complicates accountability for violence against women.
Armed groups’ control over resources and cities like Tripoli heightens women's vulnerability and shapes violence dynamics.
Online campaigns, such as 'Do not marry a militia man,' reflect mobilization by Libyans to challenge gender-based violence.
The UN special representative and Libyan experts call for a comprehensive framework covering physical, sexual, psychological, economic, and digital violence against women.
The UN notes the urgency of passage amid ongoing clashes and a fragile security environment that affects protection efforts.
Experts warn that data on violence against Libyan women remains unreliable due to reporting barriers and political fragmentation.

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