GENEVA (10 September 2012) – Three United Nations independent experts strongly condemned the destruction of Sufi religious and historic sites in various parts of Libya, and the intimidation and excessive use of force against unarmed protesters opposing the destruction. “The attacks on Sufi religious sites require a swift and rigorous response by the authorities, without which they are likely to continue and spread,” they warned. “These events amount to the violation of numerous human rights provisions,” said the experts, highlighting the right to freedom of religion and belief, including the…
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Source: Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR). Originally published 10 September 2012. This page reproduces only a short excerpt; the complete text remains on the official source website.
