Representatives of the displaced communities from eastern Libya, currently residing in the western region, have rejected what they described as “alleged reconciliation initiatives.”
In a statement issued on Saturday, they stressed that any negotiation or reconciliation must be based on fair foundations that guarantee full rights for victims, uncover the truth, and ensure justice—rather than being a superficial political settlement.
The displaced groups emphasized that they were among the first to resist the “brutal coup” that led to the displacement of thousands of families from their towns and villages, exposing them to shelling, destruction, imprisonment, torture, and sieges.
They indicated that their suffering had persisted for over ten years, amid continued neglect of their demands and rights.
The statement described the ongoing promotion of national reconciliation as mere attempts to whitewash the crimes of perpetrators without accountability or truth-seeking.
Treating the perpetrators as if nothing happened, they argued, constitutes a mockery of justice and an insult to the victims of war crimes and grave violations.
They concluded by reaffirming that they would reject any political process labeled as “reconciliation” unless it is firmly grounded in truth, justice, and the guarantee of rights.
