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Alerts - Libya

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Libya

Authorities urged to revoke new draconian law

A new law banning insults against the people of Libya or its institutions, and prohibiting criticism of the country’s 2011 revolution and glorification of the deposed former leader Muammar Gaddafi, was passed on 2 May 2012.

Libya

Two British journalists freed following nearly four weeks' detention

Nicholas Davies-Jones and Gareth Montgomery-Johnson, who work for Iran’s state-owned English-language TV station Press TV, appeared at a news conference held by the interior ministry in Tripoli and were then driven to the British embassy.

Libya

Militia urged to transfer journalists to state

The Saraya Swehli militia, commanded by Faraj Swehli, detained Nicholas Davies-Jones and Gareth Montgomery-Johnson, both British citizens, in Tripoli early on February 21, 2012, along with three Libyans.

Libya

Six journalists still missing

The whereabouts of six Libyan journalists who have been missing for the past six months are still unknown.

Libya

Four Italian journalists released after being held for 24 hours; two French journalists sustain gunshot wounds

The four journalists were abducted on the road between Zawiya and Tripoli. According to "La Stampa", their Libyan driver was killed in front of them.

Libya

American journalist escapes from prison after five months in captivity

Matthew VanDyke was captured in mid-March by forces loyal to Libyan leader Muammar Qaddafi. The Libyan government only recently admitted to having him in custody.

Libya

Trapped journalists in Tripoli must be treated as civilians, says CPJ

Journalists in the hotel said that snipers were positioned around the property where pro-Qaddafi forces are still operating.

Libya

Australian journalist brutally attacked by unknown assailants in Benghazi

Two armed men wearing military fatigues broke into Tracey Shelton's room at the Africa Hotel, tied her up, beat her, and attempted to kidnap her.

Libya

Details of protesters' execution come to light

Government forces fired on apparently peaceful protesters, killing at least two and wounding 10, in the town of Bani Walid, on 28 May 2011.

Libya

IFJ blasts Libya over "cruel" cover up of journalist's killing

Authorities had maintained that photojournalist Anton Hammerl was alive and detained along with three other foreign reporters who were recently released.

Libya

Second photojournalist dies from injuries sustained in Misrata mortar attack

Chris Hondros, a former Pulitzer Prize nominee, also won the 2006 Robert Capa Gold Medal for his "exceptional courage and initiative" in Iraq.

Libya

Photojournalist killed, three photographers wounded in explosion

British photojournalist and filmmaker Tim Hetherington was killed in an explosion in the western city of Misurata, believed to have been caused by a mortar round.

Libya / Syria

Reuters journalists come under attack in Syria and Libya

Citing diplomatic sources, Reuters said correspondent Suleiman al-Khalidi, a Jordanian national, had been detained in Damascus.

Libya

Four journalists detained, three missing, another killed

Mohammed al-Nabbous was killed by sniper fire while he was covering a battle in the vicinity of Benghazi, The Associated Press and regional news websites reported.

Libya

Four "New York Times" journalists missing; "The Guardian" correspondent released

The government gave its assurance that if the journalists were captured, they would be released unharmed, Bill Keller, executive editor of the "New York Times", is quoted as saying.

Libya

Al-Jazeera journalist killed, another wounded

Ali Hassan al-Jaber was struck three times by bullets and died in hospital after the vehicle he was traveling in was fired upon by unidentified gunmen.

Libya

Seven journalists unaccounted for, three others abused

"The abuse inflicted on international journalists raises serious concern about the welfare of Libyan journalists unaccounted for since the start of the conflict," said CPJ.

Libya / Iraq

Journalists prevented from covering protests in Libya; Iraqi forces beat journalists

In southern Iraq, anti-riot police attacked at least five local journalists covering protests in Basra, according to news reports.

Libya

Journalists detained, broadcasts jammed

"We are deeply concerned for the welfare of six Libyan journalists who have either been detained or gone missing since the unrest began," said CPJ.

Libya / Iraq

Journalists missing in Libya; one journalist killed in Iraq

CPJ is concerned by reports that a number of Libyan journalists have not been heard from for several days; meanwhile a suicide bombing in Iraq has claimed the life of at least one journalist.

Libya

Information blackout won't hide massacre, says Human Rights Watch

As security forces use live ammunition against protesters, internet services have been shut down and Libyans who give interviews to the media are being arrested.

Libya

Security forces fire on "Day of Anger" demonstrations

"Using security forces and armed thugs to deny people the right to express their opposition to the government increasingly looks destined to fail," noted Human Rights Watch.

Libya

Gaddafi warns against use of Facebook, activists arrested

Many Internet activists have created groups on Facebook to call for political and economic reforms in the country.

Libya

CPJ alarmed by news agency's decision to shut down operation in Libya

Libya Press informed its reporters that it could no longer offer protection for them because of "intensified security harassment".

Libya

Twenty journalists arrested, then released

Twenty journalists and reporters from the Libyan Press news agency were detained by security officers.

Libya

Three journalists under investigation for publishing articles on corruption

Two journalists are accused of defamation after they exposed financial and administrative corruption at Bu Ateniy Beverages, and a third has been questioned for reporting on allegations of sexual harassment.

Libya

Dissident released after acquittal by state security

Jamal al-Haji's case highlights the need for penal code reform on free expression, says Human Rights Watch.

Libya

Four journalists arrested, later released

Reversing earlier progress, the regime has been cracking down on the media, especially independent news websites.

Libya

Stop blocking independent websites, says Human Rights Watch

Human Rights Watch calls the government's blocking of seven websites and YouTube a return to "the dark days of total media control."

Libya

Prominent rights advocate Jamal el-Haji arrested

El-Haji's case highlights the need to reform oppressive criminal laws curtailing free expression, says Human Rights Watch.

Libya

Reporter prosecuted for reporting sexual harassment claims by abuse victims

The government should investigate the harassment allegations instead of charging the journalist with criminal defamation, says Human Rights Watch.

Libya

Call for release of prisoners sentenced for expressing their political views

Human Rights Watch urged the government to free all of its political prisoners, people jailed for expressing views critical of the government, and all those unjustly detained.

Libya / Morocco

In Qaddafi case, Moroccan court hands down harsh judgment

CPJ condemns a Moroccan court decision to impose heavy fines and damages on three independent dailies for "publicly harming" Libyan leader Muammar Qaddafi.

Libya

Dissident, long imprisoned, is dead

The death of the political prisoner Fathi al-Jahmi means Libya has lost a leading campaigner for democracy and freedom of expression, Human Rights Watch said today.

Libya / Morocco

Libyan President Muammar Gaddafi launches legal action against three Moroccan newspapers

President Gaddafi to work full time on persecuting Arab Journalists!

Libya

Political prisoners Jamal al-Haji and Faraj Humaid released after spending two years in prison

(HRW/IFEX) - The following is a 10 March 2009 Human Rights Watch press release:

Libya / Uganda

Ugandan tabloid "Red Pepper" charged with defaming Libyan president, editor objects to harassment

(Media Institute/IFEX) - The editors of Uganda's "Red Pepper" tabloid have been charged with criminal defamation for publishing a story alleging that Libyan President Col. Muammar Gadaffi was having an adulterous relationship with Best Kemigisha, the Queen Mother of King Oyo Nyimba of Tooro Kingdom.

Libya

Political prisoner Idris Boufayed released

(HRW/IFEX) - The following is a 10 October 2008 Human Rights Watch press release:

Libya

Eleven demonstration organisers sentenced to six to 25 years in prison

(HRW/IFEX) - The following is a Human Rights Watch press release:

Libya

Disappeared political prisoner Jum'a Boufayed released; his brother and others involved in planning 2007 demonstration still detained

(HRW/IFEX) - The following is a Human Rights Watch press release:

Libya

Political prisoner jailed for criticising government still requires urgent medical treatment; psychiatric pretext for his confinement dubious, says doctor

(HRW/IFEX) - The following is a 29 March 2008 Human Rights Watch press release:

Libya

Human Rights Watch calls for release of "gravely ill" political prisoner jailed for criticising government

(HRW/IFEX) - The following is a Human Rights Watch press release:

Libya

Twelve face possible death sentences, two "disappeared", over planned demonstration; government "still imprisons those who express alternative political views", says Human Rights Watch

(HRW/IFEX) - The following is an abridged version of a 13 August 2007 Human Rights Watch press release:

Libya / Algeria

Appeals court suspends prison sentences for two journalists sued by Gaddafi for defamation

(RSF/IFEX) - Reporters Without Borders voiced relief at an Algiers appeals court's decision on 4 April 2007 to give two journalists suspended sentences of six months in prison and a fine of 50,000 dinars (approx. 530 euros) instead of the 12-month jail terms and fine of 500,000 dinars (approx. 5,300 euros) requested by the prosecutor. The appeal court also rejected the prosecutor's request for the newspaper to be suspended for a year.

Libya / Algeria

Heavy sentence sought on appeal in defamation case against two journalists

(RSF/IFEX) - Reporters Without Borders is dismayed by the heavy sentence sought on appeal against Ali Fodil and Naïla Berrahal, respectively managing editor and journalist on the Arabic-language daily "Ech-Chourouk", for allegedly defaming Libyan President Muammar Gaddafi.

Libya

On Libyan Arab Jamahiriya's 30th anniversary, still no word of journalist arrested in 1973

(RSF/IFEX) - As Libyan leader Muammar Qaddafi inaugurated festivities on 2 March 2007 marking the 30 anniversary of his proclamation of the Great Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Reporters Without Borders pointed out that there is still no news of Abdullah Ali Al-Sanussi Al-Darrat, a journalist who was arrested 34 years ago.

Libya

Outspoken critic of government detained incommunicado for a month, still in detention

(HRW/IFEX) - The following is a Human Rights Watch press release:

Libya / Algeria

In Algeria, two journalists sentenced to six months in prison for defaming Libyan president

(RSF/IFEX) - Reporters Without Borders protested that a court in Algiers had acted to protect Algeria's diplomatic relations with Libya by sentencing two journalists to six months in prison and a fine equivalent to 220 euros after Libyan President Moammar Gadhafi sued them for libel.

Libya

"In Libya, you can criticise Allah but not Gaddafi", RSF reports

(RSF/IFEX) - On 4 October 2006, Reporters Without Borders published the full report of the fact-finding visit it made to Libya from 13 to 17 September.

Libya

Journalist's abduction, torture and murder still unpunished one year later

(EOHR/IFEX) - The following is a 25 June 2006 EOHR press release:

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