UN alarmed by reported execution of over 30 people in eastern Libya
The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) has expressed deep concern over the execution of more than 30 people in eastern Libya in recent weeks, calling on authorities to immediately halt further executions. In a statement issued
The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) has raised concern over the execution of more than 30 people in eastern Libya in recent weeks. In a statement issued on Wednesday, UNSMIL said it had engaged political and technical authorities after receiving initial reports and called on them to halt further executions immediately.
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