The National Human Rights Organization in Libya has issued a stark warning regarding the sharp decline in the living, humanitarian, and economic conditions of citizens across the country. The organization emphasized that this reality directly and dangerously impacts the state of human rights and citizenship rights, particularly the guarantee of social justice and a dignified life, amidst ongoing political division and the absence of institutional stability and social protection networks.
In an official statement, the organization attributed the crisis to the erratic financial and economic policies of the competent authorities and expanded government spending without an approved general budget law. It explained that these practices have led to the devaluation of the Libyan dinar and rising inflation and unemployment rates, placing the country in a state of extreme fragility that portends grave security and social consequences. Furthermore, it stressed that widespread financial and administrative corruption, occurring without genuine accountability, has drained public resources and hindered development, thereby weakening citizens’ trust in state institutions.
Social Repercussions and Violations of Basic Rights
The statement noted that political conflict is no longer just a power struggle but has become a direct factor in deepening poverty and eroding citizens’ purchasing power, exacerbated by liquidity crises and unprecedented price hikes. The organization considered this a fundamental violation of economic and social rights, such as the rights to healthcare, housing, and food. With the approach of Ramadan, it warned of the doubling of burdens on Libyan families, highlighting a clear failure in regulatory and economic policies intended to safeguard human dignity and provide essential needs.
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The organization reaffirmed that ensuring a decent standard of living is a constitutional and moral obligation stipulated in the 2011 Constitutional Declaration and international conventions. It called upon all legislative, executive, and financial authorities, along with the Central Bank and oversight bodies, to take immediate action to implement transparent corrective policies that regulate public spending and combat corruption. The organization held these authorities fully responsible for any humanitarian disasters or security instabilities resulting from the continuation of this crisis, warning that poverty and unemployment create a fertile environment for crime and threaten social peace.