"We are concerned about the deterioration of the human rights situation in Libya, including the impact of the ongoing conflict on civilians , the attacks on human rights defenders and journalists, the treatment of migrants and refugees, the conditions of detention and the 'impunity". This is what is said in a statement signed by the spokesman for the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (Ohchr), Rupert Colville.
"In 2019, our office together with the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (Unsmil) has so far documented at least 284 civilian deaths and 363 injured as a result of the armed conflict in Libya , with an increase of over a quarter in the number of victims recorded in the same period last year ", reads the note on the OHCHR website, which goes on to specify that" air attacks were the main cause of civilian casualties, with a toll of 182 dead and 212 wounded, followed by fighting on the ground, improvised explosive devices, kidnappings ".
"Between January and November, over 8,600 migrants were intercepted at sea by the Libyan coastguard and brought back to Libya , which obviously cannot be considered in any way as a safe harbor for landing, " the UN continues.
Migrants and refugees in Libya "continue to be regularly subjected to violations and abuses," the UN said.
"We had asked for arms from many countries, including Italy, which also has the right to choose the policy that best suits it and with which relations are still excellent. In truth, official answers never came from Rome", Libyan Prime Minister Fayez Sarraj said talking to the Corriere della Sera about the weapons supplied by Turkey.
"In light of the current escalation in Libya, especially around Tripoli, the European Union reiterates its appeal to all Libyan parties to cease all military actions and restart political dialogue ". "All members of the international community should observe and respect the UN arms embargo." So in a note the spokesman for the EU High Representative, Joseph Borrell.
"With Di Maio we had a rich exchange of opinions. As for his attacker in Benghazi by our attacker and Tobruk I have not seen any substance, he added.
