Lawyers for Justice in Libya
@libyanjustice.bsky.social
Libyan and international human rights NGO.
libyanjustice.org
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#LFJL welcomes the #ICC’s recent decision to refer Italy’s non-compliance to the Assembly of States Parties (#ASP). This referral follows Italy’s failure to surrender Osama Almasri Najim—a high-ranking Libyan official wanted for crimes against humanity and war crimes—to the Court in January 2025.
January 28, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Human Rights Through Art: Conversations on Cinema, Justice and Rights
Join the online screening and discussion of Io Capitano, taking place tomorrow, a powerful film inspired by true stories that follows the journey of two cousins crossing #Libya, and the Mediterranean in search of safety & dignity
Join the online screening and discussion of Io Capitano, taking place tomorrow, a powerful film inspired by true stories that follows the journey of two cousins crossing #Libya, and the Mediterranean in search of safety & dignity
January 28, 2026 at 12:19 PM
Human Rights Through Art: Conversations on Cinema, Justice and Rights
Join the online screening and discussion of Io Capitano, taking place tomorrow, a powerful film inspired by true stories that follows the journey of two cousins crossing #Libya, and the Mediterranean in search of safety & dignity
Join the online screening and discussion of Io Capitano, taking place tomorrow, a powerful film inspired by true stories that follows the journey of two cousins crossing #Libya, and the Mediterranean in search of safety & dignity
Khaled El #Hishri’s first appearance before the #ICC in The Hague is happening now.
Watch it live here:
www.youtube.com/live/XqbBVjO...
Watch it live here:
www.youtube.com/live/XqbBVjO...
🎥 جلسة المثول الأولى للمتهم خالد محمد علي الهيشري أمام المحكمة الجنائية الدولية
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December 3, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Khaled El #Hishri’s first appearance before the #ICC in The Hague is happening now.
Watch it live here:
www.youtube.com/live/XqbBVjO...
Watch it live here:
www.youtube.com/live/XqbBVjO...
The arrest and surrender of Khaled El #Hishri to the #ICC marks a key moment for justice in #Libya. Check out the joint statement by #LFJL and other civil society organisations here:
www.libyanjustice.org/news/civil-s...
www.libyanjustice.org/news/civil-s...
Civil Society Joint Statement: Germany’s surrender of El Hishri to the ICC is a turning point for accountability in the Libya Situation - Lawyers for Justice in Libya
www.libyanjustice.org
December 3, 2025 at 12:42 PM
The arrest and surrender of Khaled El #Hishri to the #ICC marks a key moment for justice in #Libya. Check out the joint statement by #LFJL and other civil society organisations here:
www.libyanjustice.org/news/civil-s...
www.libyanjustice.org/news/civil-s...
The #ICC Deputy Prosecutor briefed the UNSC yesterday on the progress of the OTP’s investigation in the Libya situation. LFJL welcomes the decision to extend investigations in Libya beyond May 2026, in line with LFJL’s and our partners’ recommendations (link to report below)
November 26, 2025 at 11:23 AM
The #ICC Deputy Prosecutor briefed the UNSC yesterday on the progress of the OTP’s investigation in the Libya situation. LFJL welcomes the decision to extend investigations in Libya beyond May 2026, in line with LFJL’s and our partners’ recommendations (link to report below)
Last week, the #Human_Rights Council adopted the draft report of Libya’s Universal Periodic Review (#UPR). During the review, 100 UN Member States intervened, making 280 recommendations to #Libya.
November 21, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Last week, the #Human_Rights Council adopted the draft report of Libya’s Universal Periodic Review (#UPR). During the review, 100 UN Member States intervened, making 280 recommendations to #Libya.
Last week, the ICC confirmed that Italy breached its obligation under the Rome Statute by failing to surrender Libyan suspect Osama Elmasry Njeem.
October 21, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Last week, the ICC confirmed that Italy breached its obligation under the Rome Statute by failing to surrender Libyan suspect Osama Elmasry Njeem.
Our #DiaryFromTheSea series closes with reflections - shifting from sea to land, lessons carried forward, and a mission that continues.
The diaries end here, but the work to protect the dignity & human rights at sea goes on.
#LFJL #SOSHumanity #Libya
@sos-humanity.bsky.social
The diaries end here, but the work to protect the dignity & human rights at sea goes on.
#LFJL #SOSHumanity #Libya
@sos-humanity.bsky.social
September 10, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Our #DiaryFromTheSea series closes with reflections - shifting from sea to land, lessons carried forward, and a mission that continues.
The diaries end here, but the work to protect the dignity & human rights at sea goes on.
#LFJL #SOSHumanity #Libya
@sos-humanity.bsky.social
The diaries end here, but the work to protect the dignity & human rights at sea goes on.
#LFJL #SOSHumanity #Libya
@sos-humanity.bsky.social
This week at the #UN in Geneva, LFJL raised urgent concerns on women’s rights in #Libya ahead of its #UPR. Women face exclusion in politics, online abuse, torture in detention & discriminatory nationality laws. Libya must act now: ensure participation, end abuse & reform citizenship.
August 28, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Diary from the Sea: Life Post Rescue
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This week’s diary captures what happens after rescue, from shared meals & medical care to messages home & waiting for safe return.
The ship docks in Brindisi, where survivors disembark, the next stage of their journey begins on land
@sos-humanity.bsky.social
This week’s diary captures what happens after rescue, from shared meals & medical care to messages home & waiting for safe return.
The ship docks in Brindisi, where survivors disembark, the next stage of their journey begins on land
July 31, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Diary from the Sea: Life Post Rescue
@sos-humanity.bsky.social
This week’s diary captures what happens after rescue, from shared meals & medical care to messages home & waiting for safe return.
The ship docks in Brindisi, where survivors disembark, the next stage of their journey begins on land
@sos-humanity.bsky.social
This week’s diary captures what happens after rescue, from shared meals & medical care to messages home & waiting for safe return.
The ship docks in Brindisi, where survivors disembark, the next stage of their journey begins on land
LFJL joins 15+ civil society organisations in welcoming the arrest of El Hishri by German authorities on an ICC warrant. We commend Germany’s swift action & urge his prompt surrender to the ICC.
All #RomeStatute States Parties must fully cooperate with the Court to enable meaningful accountability
All #RomeStatute States Parties must fully cooperate with the Court to enable meaningful accountability
Civil Society Joint Statement: Arrest of El Hishri in Germany a breakthrough for international justice - Lawyers for Justice in Libya
www.libyanjustice.org
July 30, 2025 at 6:10 PM
LFJL joins 15+ civil society organisations in welcoming the arrest of El Hishri by German authorities on an ICC warrant. We commend Germany’s swift action & urge his prompt surrender to the ICC.
All #RomeStatute States Parties must fully cooperate with the Court to enable meaningful accountability
All #RomeStatute States Parties must fully cooperate with the Court to enable meaningful accountability
Diary from the Sea, Week 2: The Rescue
LFJL x @sos-humanity.bsky.social
On this week’s diary, we share how the crew responded after spotting a boat in distress. The video captures the rescue operation - from detection to safety.
#DiaryfromtheSea #Libya #Migration #HumanRights
LFJL x @sos-humanity.bsky.social
On this week’s diary, we share how the crew responded after spotting a boat in distress. The video captures the rescue operation - from detection to safety.
#DiaryfromtheSea #Libya #Migration #HumanRights
July 21, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Diary from the Sea, Week 2: The Rescue
LFJL x @sos-humanity.bsky.social
On this week’s diary, we share how the crew responded after spotting a boat in distress. The video captures the rescue operation - from detection to safety.
#DiaryfromtheSea #Libya #Migration #HumanRights
LFJL x @sos-humanity.bsky.social
On this week’s diary, we share how the crew responded after spotting a boat in distress. The video captures the rescue operation - from detection to safety.
#DiaryfromtheSea #Libya #Migration #HumanRights
LFJL welcomes the arrest of Khaled Mohamed Al Hishri, also known as Al Buti, in #Germany on the basis of an ICC Arrest Warrant. This could lead to the first trial of an alleged perpetrator for international crimes committed in #Libya since the #ICC started its investigations in 2011
July 18, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Diary from the Sea, Week 1: Training Week
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This week focused on learning key rescue procedures - from first aid and fire drills to how to approach boats in distress and follow emergency communications.
@sos-humanity.bsky.social
This week focused on learning key rescue procedures - from first aid and fire drills to how to approach boats in distress and follow emergency communications.
July 11, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Diary from the Sea, Week 1: Training Week
@sos-humanity.bsky.social
This week focused on learning key rescue procedures - from first aid and fire drills to how to approach boats in distress and follow emergency communications.
@sos-humanity.bsky.social
This week focused on learning key rescue procedures - from first aid and fire drills to how to approach boats in distress and follow emergency communications.
Diary from the Sea: Ep. 1
LFJL, in collaboration with @sos-humanity.bsky.social, is supporting #migrants and refugees on the move through #Libya across the Central Mediterranean.
LFJL, in collaboration with @sos-humanity.bsky.social, is supporting #migrants and refugees on the move through #Libya across the Central Mediterranean.
July 4, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Diary from the Sea: Ep. 1
LFJL, in collaboration with @sos-humanity.bsky.social, is supporting #migrants and refugees on the move through #Libya across the Central Mediterranean.
LFJL, in collaboration with @sos-humanity.bsky.social, is supporting #migrants and refugees on the move through #Libya across the Central Mediterranean.
Today, on the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, LFJL and DIGNITY are opening applications for our new online torture documentation training.
This Arabic-language course is for #humanrights defenders, lawyers, doctors, and others working to expose and end #torture in #Libya.
This Arabic-language course is for #humanrights defenders, lawyers, doctors, and others working to expose and end #torture in #Libya.
June 26, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Today, on the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, LFJL and DIGNITY are opening applications for our new online torture documentation training.
This Arabic-language course is for #humanrights defenders, lawyers, doctors, and others working to expose and end #torture in #Libya.
This Arabic-language course is for #humanrights defenders, lawyers, doctors, and others working to expose and end #torture in #Libya.
Yesterday’s #EuropeanCourtofHumanRights ruling in S.S. and Others v. Italy is a blow to justice + accountability.
It misses the chance to affirm that EU and its Member States like #Italy cannot outsource responsibility for crimes committed against migrants + refugees in #Libya.
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It misses the chance to affirm that EU and its Member States like #Italy cannot outsource responsibility for crimes committed against migrants + refugees in #Libya.
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June 13, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Yesterday’s #EuropeanCourtofHumanRights ruling in S.S. and Others v. Italy is a blow to justice + accountability.
It misses the chance to affirm that EU and its Member States like #Italy cannot outsource responsibility for crimes committed against migrants + refugees in #Libya.
t.co/GmqC0vWqam
It misses the chance to affirm that EU and its Member States like #Italy cannot outsource responsibility for crimes committed against migrants + refugees in #Libya.
t.co/GmqC0vWqam
Have you watched our latest #film Escaping Libya’s Detention Industry?
The investigation traces how detention centres across #Libya have become a part of a cycle of extortion, abuse, release, and re-capture, fuelled by #EU support.
Watch full video here: www.libyanjustice.org/news/film-es...
The investigation traces how detention centres across #Libya have become a part of a cycle of extortion, abuse, release, and re-capture, fuelled by #EU support.
Watch full video here: www.libyanjustice.org/news/film-es...
June 3, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Have you watched our latest #film Escaping Libya’s Detention Industry?
The investigation traces how detention centres across #Libya have become a part of a cycle of extortion, abuse, release, and re-capture, fuelled by #EU support.
Watch full video here: www.libyanjustice.org/news/film-es...
The investigation traces how detention centres across #Libya have become a part of a cycle of extortion, abuse, release, and re-capture, fuelled by #EU support.
Watch full video here: www.libyanjustice.org/news/film-es...
1/5 Yesterday, #ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan briefed the UNSC on its #Libya investigation.
In the midst of armed violence in #Tripoli this week, the Prosecutor announced major updates to the ICC’s plans in Libya that could reshape justice and accountability efforts in the country.
In the midst of armed violence in #Tripoli this week, the Prosecutor announced major updates to the ICC’s plans in Libya that could reshape justice and accountability efforts in the country.
May 16, 2025 at 3:23 PM