#Libya: A new decree (7/2023) from GNU headed by @Dabaibahamid allows local & intern'l associations to continue working only until they adapt their status to conform to the repressive Law 19/2001 on associations.1/3
Link to the proposed law: cihrs.org/libya-cihrs-we…
#Libya: Law 19/2001 is annulled according to the 2011 Constitution and Law 29/2013, yet still implemented. It facilitates drastic executive & internal security overreach into CSO activity, precluding an independent & free society 2/3
Link to proposed law:cihrs.org/libya-cihrs-we…
Only new legislation can guarantee civil society independence in #Libya. We call on the int'l community to pressure the Libyan authorities to adopt the draft Associations Law proposed by 60+ Libyan orgs instead of amending repressive, unconstitutional laws. 3/3 #StandWithCSOs