EU aid used for crimes against humanity in Libya
2.5.2023
Question for written answer E-001425/2023
to the Commission
Rule 138
Sandra Pereira (The Left)
The UN published a report on 3 April 2023 on a recent fact-finding mission to Libya. The report relates a number of crimes against humanity that have been committed in the country: arbitrary arrests, murders, torture, rape, slavery, sexual slavery, extrajudicial executions and disappearances.
Point 4 of the report’s introduction notes with concern the mission’s finding that ‘crimes against humanity were committed against migrants in places of detention under the actual or nominal control of Libya’s Directorate for Combating Illegal Migration, the Libyan Coast Guard and the Stability Support Apparatus. These entities received technical, logistical and monetary support from the European Union and its member States for, inter alia, the interception and return of migrants.’
The report also states that ‘immigration control by Libya and European States must be exercised consistent with their international law obligations, especially the principle of non-refoulement, and in accordance with the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration.’
- 1.What does the Commission make of this report and the responsibility it ascribes for the ‘crimes against humanity’ committed by Libyan authorities using EU technical, logistical and financial resources?
- 2.Has it taken or is it considering taking action to investigate the matter?
- 3.Is it considering suspending all migration-related aid to Libya?
Submitted: 2.5.2023