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Libya: Doctors and nurses kidnapped by pro-Kaddafi forces

LBY - News | 06 April 2011

On 4 April 2011, Alkarama sent the UN special procedures the cases of seven medical-practioners kidnapped in Libya by pro-Kaddafi forces during March 2011. The doctors and nurses were providing medical assistance and humanitarian aid in war-torn Libya.

Libya: Disappeared Al Jazeera journalists may face torture

LBY - News | 22 March 2011

Three Al Jazeera journalists were abducted by armed pro-Gaddafi forces on 8 March 2011 in Az-Zintan, 160km southwest of Tripoli, while trying to cross the border into Tunisia. Alkarama fears they are at high risk of torture given the way other international and national journalists have been treated by pro-Gaddafi forces.

Libya: Aljazeera photographer Ali Hassan Al-Jaber killed in ambush

LBY - News | 13 March 2011

News agencies have confirmed that forces loyal to Col. Gaddafi killed Ali Hassan Al-Jaber, an Aljazeera cameraman. His life was taken in an ambush yesterday in the Hawwari area southwest of Benghazi. Alkarama will bring his case before the International Criminal Court (ICC) in due course.

Libya: Secret prisons in former Gaddafi stronghold

LBY - News | 08 March 2011

Recent video footage from Libya shows evidence that Colonel Gaddafi's regime is using deadly force against Libyan citizens. According to accounts, violent measures were used against citizens prior to the recent popular uprising.

Libya: Injured abducted from hospitals by pro-Gaddafi forces

LBY - News | 16 March 2011
Forces loyal to Col. Gaddaffi's are carrying out attacks on hospital patients in Gadaffi-controlled areas, sources say. Injured rebel forces and innocent civilians are being kidnapped from hospitals, risking torture, even death.

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Convention against Torture (CAT)

CAT: Accessed on 11.01.2000
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Art. 20 (Confidential inquiry): Yes
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State report: Due on 23.11.2016 (3rd)
Last concluding observations: 25.01.2013

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National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) – Status A

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