Foreign fighters in Libya must be held accountable for rights abuses, say UN experts
article author: Ephrem KossaifyFri, 2021-07-30 21:07
NEW YORK: Human rights abuses committed by foreign mercenaries and private contractors in Libya must be investigated and the perpetrators held accountable, UN experts said on Friday.
The departure of foreign fighters from the country is a “vital precondition” for the peaceful staging of elections scheduled for December, they added.
The UN estimates there are more than 20,000 foreign fighters seeking to profit from the conflict in Libya, the majority of them from Syria, Turkey, Chad and Sudan.Main category: Middle-EastTags: Middle EastLibyaUN
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