Libyan Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah reaffirmed that cooperation with the International Criminal Court (ICC) is part of his government’s commitment to ending impunity and ensuring accountability for serious crimes committed against Libyans.
His remarks came during a meeting held Monday with several European ambassadors accredited to Libya, including the ambassadors of the European Union, Italy, the United Kingdom, Greece, and the deputy ambassador of France.
Dbeibah emphasized that Libya’s national vision is clear and centers on dismantling all armed groups operating outside the framework of the official military and police institutions. He stressed that building a stable, civil state requires confining weapons solely to legitimate state institutions.
Dbeibah discussed with the diplomats the grave human rights violations committed by some armed groups, including killings, abductions, torture, and extortion, reaffirming the need to hold those responsible fully accountable.
The meeting also addressed the growing links between some of these militias and organized crime networks, particularly human trafficking and illegal immigration. Dbeibah called for a stronger international stance to support his government’s efforts in combating these threats.
The discussions further included areas of Libyan-European cooperation, with both sides emphasizing the importance of resuming programs that support stability, institutional development, and efforts to curb illegal immigration.
