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Ali Alaspli | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ali Omar |
| Nationality | Libyan |
| Occupation | Human rights activist |
| Known for | Executive Director of Libya Crimes Watch (LCW); briefing the United Nations Security Council on Libya |
| Website | https://lcw.ngo |
Ali Alaspli (also known as Ali Omar) is a Libyan human rights activist and researcher based in the United Kingdom. He serves as the Executive Director of Libya Crimes Watch (LCW), a non-governmental organisation documenting human rights violations and serious crimes in Libya. Alaspli is known for addressing the United Nations Security Council on 16 December 2024 regarding the human rights situation in Libya.[1][2][3] United Nations reports formally link the names "Ali Omar" and "Ali Alaspli" as referring to the same person.[4]
Early activism and detention
[edit]Alaspli emerged among free expression advocates in eastern Libya. Human rights organisations and media outlets documented his abduction and 120-day detention before being released in July 2016, due to his public criticism of abuses.[5][6][7][8] He later described his enforced disappearance in a blog post published by the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT).[9]
Libya Crimes Watch (LCW)
[edit]Alaspli founded Libya Crimes Watch in 2019, a non-governmental organisation focused on documenting grave human rights violations and promoting accountability.[10] LCW’s documentation has been cited by international organisations such as Amnesty International, the United States Department of State, and The Sentry.[11][12][13]
International appearances
[edit]On 16 December 2024, Alaspli briefed the United Nations Security Council on systematic violations and accountability in Libya.[1][3] His statement was noted by the Swiss Mission to the UN.[14]
In September 2025, he delivered an oral statement on behalf of Libya Crimes Watch during the 60th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva.[15] He also delivered a statement during the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) pre-session on Libya (Geneva, August 2025).[16]
His statements and analysis have been featured in several international outlets:
- Justice Info: Reports in English and French quoting him on the International Criminal Court and accountability in Libya.[17]
- Coalition for the ICC: Interview with Alaspli during ASP22 in New York.[18]
- OCCRP: Citing LCW’s findings in investigative reporting on migrant smuggling and mass graves in Libya.[19]
Views
[edit]- On freedom of expression: “Freedom of expression is still treated as a crime in Libya.”[20]
- On Palestine: Authored an op-ed analysing Libyan attitudes towards the Palestinian issue.[21]
Media
[edit]- UN Security Council briefing – LCW YouTube channel.[22]
- Interview on human rights in Libya – Libya Al-Ahrar TV (posted on official X account).[23]
- TV reports about LCW statements on Alhurra (YouTube).[24]
Memberships
[edit]- Member of the General Assembly of the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT).[25]
Awards
[edit]- Overseas Writing Contest award, International Center for Transitional Justice (ICTJ).[26]
Selected works
[edit]- "Libya: Call for justice for enforced disappearance victims" – OMCT blog (2023).[9]
- "Libya: International investigation is needed to identify those responsible for the Derna disaster" – OMCT blog (2023).[27]
- "Libya: Escalation of internet shutdowns and erosion of digital freedom" – OMCT blog (2023).[28]
- Co-authored article, Atlantic Council – MENASource (18 May 2023).[29]
- Oral statement at the UPR pre-session (Geneva, 2025).[16]
External links
[edit]Notes
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "Official Records of the Security Council – 9815th meeting, The situation in Libya". United Nations. 16 December 2024.
- ^ "The situation in Libya – UN Security Council, 9815th meeting (video)". UN WebTV. 16 December 2024.
- ^ a b "UN must put justice for torture victims in Libya ahead of election plans". Arab News (AP). 17 December 2024.
- ^ a b "Report of the Independent Fact-Finding Mission on Libya (A/HRC/52/83)" (PDF). United Nations. 20 March 2023.
- ^ "Freedom on the Net 2016 – Libya". Freedom House.
- ^ "Freedom on the Net 2017 – Libya". Freedom House.
- ^ "Kidnapping of media activist in Marj" (in Arabic). Alwasat. 28 March 2016.
- ^ "Release of activist Ali Alaspli after 120 days" (in Arabic). Alwasat. 23 July 2016.
- ^ a b "Libya: Call for justice for enforced disappearance victims". OMCT. 30 August 2023.
- ^ "LCW delivers a briefing to the United Nations Security Council". Libya Crimes Watch. 17 December 2024.
- ^ "Libya: "In seconds everything changed" – Human rights impact of Storm Daniel" (PDF). Amnesty International. 2024.
- ^ "2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Libya". U.S. Department of State. 2025.
- ^ "Corruption Threatens Libya's Derna Again" (PDF). The Sentry. December 2024.
- ^ "Briefing: The situation in Libya – Swiss statement". Swiss Mission to the UN (New York). 16 December 2024.
- ^ "Libya Crimes Watch delivers an oral statement at HRC60". CIHRS Alerts (X). 10 September 2025.
- ^ a b "Oral statement – UPR Pre-Session on Libya (Delivered by Ali Omar)" (PDF). UPR Info. August 2025.
- ^ "The ICC in Libya's quagmire". Justice Info. 16 June 2025.
- ^ "Libya Accountability Updates: Expert insight from ASP22". Coalition for the ICC. 21 March 2024.
- ^ "Libyan smuggling ring busted: migrants tortured, killed; bodies found in mass graves". OCCRP. 17 February 2025.
- ^ "Ali Alaspli: Freedom of expression is still treated as a crime in Libya" (in Arabic). Alwasat. 16 December 2024.
- ^ "The Palestinian cause and Libyan politics" (in Arabic). Alwasat. 14 January 2025.
- ^ "LCW briefing in the UNSC". Libya Crimes Watch (YouTube). 16 December 2024.
- ^ "Ali Alaspli interview on Libya Al-Ahrar TV". Libya Al-Ahrar (X). 12 September 2025.
- ^ "Libya: LCW confirms continued human rights violations". Alhurra. 2024.
- ^ "Governance – OMCT". OMCT.
- ^ "ICTJ announces the winners of the 'Overseas' Writing Contest". ICTJ. 25 January 2024.
- ^ "Libya: International investigation is needed to identify those responsible for the Derna disaster". OMCT. 12 October 2023.
- ^ "Libya: Escalation of internet shutdowns and erosion of digital freedom". OMCT. 8 November 2023.
- ^ "How the international community can help Libya's political deadlock — local civil society actors". Atlantic Council. 18 May 2023.