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415. The delegation emphasized that Libya, through its membership of the Human Rights
Council, would cooperate with the international community and the United Nations to
promote human rights and respect for human dignity. Reference was made to the
cooperation between Libya and the United Nations support mission, led by Ian Martin,
which had human rights among its priorities. The mission included experts from OHCHR.
Consideration was also being given about calling on their assistance in relation to the
recommendations made by the international commission of inquiry on Libya.
416. Libya had issued a law on transitional justice, amnesty and national reconciliation,
believing that national reconciliation would not be complete without justice. It renewed its
call on neighbouring countries to cooperate in the extradition of alleged perpetrators, taking
into account the arrest warrants issued by Interpol.
417. The above-mentioned cooperation would have a significant impact on the success of
national reconciliation and social peace. The delegation called on the international
community to release frozen assets to be used in the transition process and the reform of
State institutions.
418. The delegation clarified its position on the pending recommendations that had been
examined by Libya and enjoyed its support. Other recommendations did not enjoy the
support of Libya as they were in conflict with the Islamic religion.
2.
Views expressed by Member and observer States of the Human Rights Council on the
review outcome
419. Algeria noted that the new authorities in Libya had taken important steps in a short
time and under difficult conditions, which demonstrated their commitment to human rights
and cooperation with the international community. Algeria welcomed Libya’s return to the
Human Rights Council and its positive interaction with the universal periodic review
mechanism, Libya had accepted most recommendations made by the Working Group,
including recommendations that had been previously rejected. It also appreciated the fact
that Libya had accepted the recommendations made by Algeria. It expressed its
understanding for Libya’s position on some recommendations relating to issues that were
not of a universal nature. It wished Libya further success, progress and prosperity on its
path, while preserving its sovereignty and national unity.
420. Morocco welcomed Libya’s positive interaction with the international human rights
mechanisms, with due regard for the religious and cultural specificities of the Libyan
people. It appreciated in particular Libya’s cooperation with the universal periodic review
mechanism and its acceptance of recommendations that had been rejected by the former
regime. This also demonstrated Libya’s political will in the area of human rights, which
needed to be fully acknowledged by the Human Rights Council. Morocco commended the
efforts made by the transitional Government to promote human rights at the legislative and
institutional levels, such as the adoption of a law on transitional justice and the creation of a
national human rights institution. In the light of these positive indications, Morocco urged
the Council to continue to support Libya in this transitional period, on the path of freedom,
justice and democracy.
421. Malaysia noted that, despite considerable constraints, Libya had accepted a number
of recommendations, including on economic, social and cultural rights. It encouraged the
Government to take the measures necessary to implement them effectively. Malaysia was
encouraged by Libya’s preparedness to continue to engage constructively with relevant
international human rights mechanisms, which would contribute to spreading the human
rights culture and further improving the human rights situation in the country. Malaysia
hoped that the Government would continue its commitment to democratic ideals and
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