U.S. Department
of Justice
State of Libya
Citizenship and Country Documents
US Government Reports
- State Department - Country Documents
Foreign Government Reports
- Canada Responses to Information Requests
- LBY104666.E - Identification documents, including national identity cards (NID) and birth certificates; requirements and procedures for obtaining and renewing identity documents, both within the country and abroad; availability of fraudulent documents – Nov. 2013
- LBY103290.E - Process and procedures to follow for a Libyan citizen wanting to exit the international airport in Tripoli – Nov. 2009
- LBY42550.E - Update to LBY37617.E of 19 September 2001 on the treatment of private business owners and operators, including the issuance of business licenses and the government's role in the issuance process – April 2004
- LBY42138.E - Follow-up to LBY41757.E of 11 July 2003 on whether Libyan citizens can obtain exit visas and use their own passports to depart from the airport at Tripoli, while being subject to judicial proceedings by the Libyan government – Oct. 2003
- LBY41737.E - Whether someone who is the subject of judicial proceedings initiated by the Libyan government can obtain an exit visa under his own name and depart through the airport at Tripoli using a passport in his name. – July 2003
Children
US Government Reports
- Congressional Research Service
Foreign Government Reports
- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands
- Country of origin information report Libya – June 2020
- Norway Country of Origin Information Centre (Landinfo)
- Vulnerable Groups - Dec. 2014
Corruption
Foreign Government Reports
- Norway Country of Origin Information Centre (Landinfo)
- Judiciary and Security Sector - Dec. 2014
Disabilities
Foreign Government Reports
- Canada Responses to Information Requests
- LBY42752.E - Situation of disabled persons – June 2004
Elections
US Government Reports
- Congressional Research Service (CRS)
- In Focus: African Elections in 2020 – April 2020
Non-Government Organization Reports
- Election Guide - Recent Elections
Ethnic Groups / Race
Foreign Government Reports
- UK Home Office Country Information and Guidance - Libya: Ethnic Minority Groups
- Canada Responses to Information Requests
- LBY105016.E - Information on the Internet channel known as "Channel Toubou," including treatment of individuals running this channel by authorities; information on the Aman Organization Against Discrimination (AOAD), including its mandate, members, activities, as well as treatment of its members by society and authorities – Dec. 2014
- LBY104991.E - Situation of the Tebu ethnic group and their advocates, including treatment by society and authorities; relationship with other ethnic groups – Nov. 2014
- LBY104612.E - Treatment of members of the Al-Nawa'il tribe; availability of state protection – Oct. 2013
- LBY104237.FE - The situation of Amazighs (Berbers) and their treatment by society and the government since the fall of Muamar Qaddafi – Oct. 2012
- LBY42547.E - Update to LBY37272.E of 24 July 2001 on the situation of Berbers (Amazighs ), including their treatment by authorities and whether there are any known Berber opposition groups – April 2004
Non-Government Organization Reports
- Minority Rights Group International
- State of the World’s Minorities and Indigenous Peoples - 2016
Ethnic Groups / Race - Amazign (Berbers)
Non-Government Organization Reports
- Amnesty International
- Disappearances in the besieged Nafusa Mountain as thousands seek safety in Tunisia – May 2011
Ethnic Groups / Race - Mshashiya
Non-Government Organization Reports
- Amnesty International
- Militias threaten hopes for new Libya – Feb. 2012
Ethnic Groups / Race - Tawarghas/Tawarghans/Tawurghans
Non-Government Organization Reports
- Amnesty International
Sex
US Government Reports
- Congressional Research Service (CRS)
- Women in the Middle East and North Africa: Issues for Congress – Dec. 2021
Foreign Government Reports
- Canada Responses to Information Requests
- LBY104667.E - Domestic violence, including legislation, state protection and support services – Nov. 2013
- LBY42988.E - Information on honour killings – Sept. 2004
- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands
- Country of origin information report Libya – June 2020
Non-Governmental Organization Reports
- Amnesty International
- Libya : Submission to the UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women: 90th Pre-sessional working group, 3 – 7 June 2024, list of issues prior to reporting - Apr. 2024
- Human Rights Watch Reports
Human Rights
US Government Reports
- State Department Country Reports on Human Rights Practices -
- Congressional Research Service (CRS)
- Libya: Conflict, Transition, and U.S. Policy – April 2020
Foreign Government Reports
- Canada Responses to Information Requests
- LBY104945.E - The Libyan Observatory of Human Rights, including structure, mandate, executive members and activities; relationship with government authorities – August 2014
- UK Home Office - Country Policy and Information Note
- Libya: Security and humanitarian situation – Humanitarian Conditions - Sept. 2020
Inter-Governmental Organization Reports
- European Asylum Support Office (EASO)
- COI Query - Libya - Human rights abuses against civilians with Libyan nationality by the state authorities and armed militias in Libya - July 2023
- 1. Overview of human rights abuses committed against civilians with Libyan nationality by the state authorities and by armed militias in Libya.
- 2. Instances of human rights abuses committed against civilians with Libyan nationality by state authorities and armed militias in Libya.
- 2.1. Instances of human rights abuses committed by state authorities.
- 3. Access to state protection.
- COI Inquiry
- Q31-2020: Security Situation between 1 January 2019 and 30 September 2020 in Al-Butnan, Al-Jabal Al-Akhdar, Al-Jabal Al-Gharbi, Al-Wahat, Al-Jifara, Al-Margeb, Al-Marj, Al-Nuqat Al-Khams, Azzawiya, Benghazi, Derna, Misrata, Nalut, Sirt, and Tripoli – Dec. 2020
- COI Query - Libya - Human rights abuses against civilians with Libyan nationality by the state authorities and armed militias in Libya - July 2023
Non-Government Organization Reports
- Amnesty International
- Amnesty International Annual Reports:
- Libya: ‘Every day we die a thousand times’: Impunity for crimes against humanity in Tarhouna - Nov. 2024
- “In seconds everything changed”: Justice and redress elusive for Derna flood survivors - Mar. 2024
- Human Rights in the Middle East and North Africa: Review of 2018
- “Vanished Off the Face of the Earth’ Abducted Civilians in Libya – August 2015
- ‘Libya is full of cruelty’ Stories of abductions, sexual violence and abductions from migrants and refugees – May 2015
- ‘Benghazi’s descent into chaos’ Abductions, summary killings and other abuses – Jan. 2015
- Rule of the Gun: Abductions, torture and other militia abuses in western Libya – Oct. 2014
- The Forgotten Victims of NATO Strikes - March 2012
- The Battle for Libya: Killings, disappearances and torture – Sept. 2011
- Misratah – Under siege and under fire – May 2011
- Libya of Tomorrow: What hope for human rights? – June 2010
- ‘Long Struggle For Truth’ Enforced Disappearances in Libya - June 2010
- Freedom House
- Freedom House - Worst of the Worst: The Worlds Most Repressive Societies - 2012 (PDF)
- Human Rights Watch - 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011
- Human Rights Watch
- Trapped - How Male Guardianship Policies Restrict Women’s Travel and Mobility in the Middle East and North Africa - July 2023
- No Escape from Hell: EU Policies Contribute to Abuse of Migrants in Libya – Jan. 2019
- Unacknowledged Deaths - Civilian Casualties in NATO's Air Campaign in Libya - May 2012
- Truth and Justice Can't Wait - Human Rights Development in Libya Amid Institutional Obstacles - Dec. 2009
- Words to Deeds; The Urgent Need for Human Rights Reform - Jan. 2006
- Minority Rights Group International
- Peoples Under Threat 2020
Justice System
Non-Governmental Organization Reports
- Amnesty International
- Human Rights Watch Reports
- "The Endless Wait" Long-term Arbitrary Detentions and Torture in Western Libya - Dec. 2015
Law
US Government Reports
- United States Commission on International Religious Freedom
Maps
Non-Government Organization Reports
- University of Texas at Austin - Map Collection
Medical Availability
Foreign Government Reports
- Canada Responses to Information Requests
- LBY42729.E - Situation of HIV/AIDS; whether the state is dealing with the problem; attitude of the government; effort by UNICEF with regard to the disease; whether Libyan UNICEF workers dealing with HIV/AIDS have been subjected to threats; recent trial of Bulgarian nurses and Palestinian doctor; outcome of trial – June 2004
Intergovernmental Organization Reports
- World Health Organization Webpage
Non-Government Organization Reports
- Amnesty International
- Disappearances in the besieged Nafusa Mountain as thousands seek safety in Tunisia – May 2011
Political Figures and Parties
US Government Reports
- Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members of Foreign Governments
- Library of Congress: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
Foreign Government Reports
- Canada Responses to Information Requests
- LBY105034.E - Treatment of former prisoners who are deemed to be anti-Qaddafi by members of General Khalifa Haftar's coalition or by Qaddafi loyalists; state protection offered to these former prisoners by the current Regime – January 2015
- LBY105017.E - Information on the anti-Gaddafi revolutionary (rebel) groups Jaduh and Yufferin, including background and activities; state protection offered to anti-Gaddafi rebel groups by the current regime – December 2014
- LBY104472.E - The Zintan brigade, including areas of operation and its relationship with the government; whether it is involved in instances of human rights abuses – June 2013
- LBY104243.E - Overview of the political situation since the fall of Moammar Qaddafi – December 2012
- LBY104242.E - Situation and treatment of those perceived to be loyal to Qaddafi since his fall; state protection – December 2012
- LBY101307.FE - The Djava Khalifa Haftar movement, whose founding leader is reportedly a soldier named Khalifah Haftar, who currently in exile in the United States – May 2006
- LBY42763.E - Muammar Qaddafi's family; whether his sons hold official positions, in particular his son al-Saedi Muammar – July 2004
Non-Government Organization Reports
- Human Rights Watch
- Death of a Dictator - Bloody Vengeance in Sirte - October 2012
- Delivered Into Enemy Hands - US-Led Abuse and Rendition of Opponents to Gaddafi's Libya - September 2012
- International Crisis Group
- Libya Turns the Page – May 2021
Refugees / IDPs
Non-Government Organization Reports
- Amnesty International
- “In seconds everything changed”: Justice and redress elusive for Derna flood survivors - Mar. 2024
- ‘Between Life and Death’ Refugees and Migrants Trapped in Libya’s Cycle of Abuse – Sept. 2020
- Libya's Dark Web of Collusion: Abuses Against Europe-bound Refugees and Migrants – Dec. 2017
- “Vanished Off the Face of the Earth’ Abducted Civilians in Libya – August 2015
- Scapegoats of Fear - Rights of refugees, asylum-seekers and migrants abused in Libya – June 2013
- "We are foreigners, we have no rights": The plight of refugees, asylum-seekers and migrants in Libya - November 2012
- Europe, now is your time to act: Refugees forced out of Libya urgently need resettlement – September 2011
- Disappearances in the besieged Nafusa Mountain as thousands seek safety in Tunisia – May 2011
- Human Rights Watch Reports
- "You are all Terrorists": Kenyan Police Abuse of Refugees in Nairobi - May 2013
- Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre
- UNHCR – UN High Commissioner for Refugees
- Libya - Fact sheet on the situation of IDPs, returnees, refugees and asylum seekers (as of 23 July 2023) - July 2023
Religion
US Government Reports
- State Department International Religious Freedom Report - 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016
- United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Special Reports
- Religious Freedom Conditions in Libya - Dec. 2023
- The Religion-State Relationship & the Right to Freedom of Religion or Belief: A Comparative Textual Analysis of the Constitutions of Majority Muslim Countries and Other OIC Members – August 2012
Foreign Government Reports
- Canada Responses to Information Requests
- LBY100634.FE - Situation of Muslims who have converted to Christianity; treatment by society and the authorities – October 2005
Non-Government Organization Reports
- International Crisis Group
- Addressing the Rise of Libya’s Madkhali-Salafis – April 2019
Sexual Orientation
Foreign Government Reports
- Canada Responses to Information Requests
- LBY104913.E - Situation of sexual minorities, including legislation; treatment by society and authorities; state protection and available services – July 2014
Specific Country Issues - Armed Conflict
Non-Government Organization Reports
- International Crisis Group
- Fleshing Out the Libya Ceasefire Agreement – Nov. 2020
- Turkey Wades into Libya’s Troubled Waters – April 2020
Specific Country Issues - ISIS
Non-Government Organization Reports
- Human Rights Watch
- “We Feel We Are Cursed” Life under ISIS in Sirte, Libya - May 2016
- International Crisis Group
- How the Islamic State Rose, Fell and Could Rise Again in the Maghreb - July 2017
Specific Country Issues - Military/Security Forces
US Government Reports
- Congressional Research Services (CRS)
- Libya: Conflict Disrupts U.S.-Backed Transition Plan – June 2019
Foreign Government Reports
- UK Home Office Country Information and Guidance
- Security and humanitarian situation - Actors in Conflict - Sept. 2020
Non-Government Organization Reports
- International Crisis Group
Specific Country Issues - Treatment of Returnees
Foreign Government Reports
- Canada Responses to Information Requests
- LBY105055.E - Treatment of returnees, including failed refugee claimants and international students supported by the Qaddafi – January 2015
Non-Government Organization Reports
- Amnesty International Profiles
- ‘No One Will Look For You’ Forcibly Returned From Sea To Abusive Detention In Libya – July 2021
- Human Rights Watch
- Pushed Back, Pushed Around: Italy’s Forced Return of Boat Migrants and Asylum Seekers, Libya’s Mistreatment of Migrants and Asylum Seekers - September 2009
- Stemming the Flow: Abuses Against Migrants, Asylum Seekers and Refugees - September 2006
Speech / Press / Internet
Non-Government Organization Reports
- Freedom House
- Human Rights Watch
- War on the Media - Journalists under Attack in Libya - Feb. 2015
Timeline
Media
Trafficking
US Government Reports
Terrorism
US Government Reports
- State Department Country Reports on Terrorism - 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016
- Congressional Research Service (CRS)
- The Islamic State – May 2021
Foreign Government Reports
- Canada Responses to Information Requests
- LBY42502.E - The Muslim Brotherhood, including its mandate, structure, status and links to terrorist activities or human rights violations – May 2004
Torture
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Updated February 3, 2025