The Committee for Justice (CFJ) has documented a protest movement carried out by youth and families displaced from cities in eastern Libya, which took the form of a peaceful sit‑in in front of the High Council of State headquarters in Tripoli. The demonstrators demanded their right to a dignified life, improved living conditions, and an end to the injustices they have endured for years.
Participants in the sit‑in raised banners and slogans calling for justice and redress, stressing that the issue of forced displacement remains unresolved, with no genuine solutions in place. They affirmed that their ongoing suffering reflects a continued absence of serious political will to address the consequences of the violations they have faced—whether humanitarian, social, or economic.
The protesters emphasized that national reconciliation cannot remain mere slogans unless it is translated into concrete measures guaranteeing the return of the displaced to their towns and villages, fair and adequate compensation, and the protection of their dignity and fundamental rights—including housing, employment, and access to essential public services.
CFJ affirms that forced displacement constitutes a grave violation of human rights, and that the state bears both legal and moral responsibility to address its consequences in accordance with national legislation and international standards. This includes ensuring reparations, restoring victims’ dignity, and guaranteeing non‑recurrence.
CFJ calls on Libyan authorities—particularly the High Council of State and relevant executive bodies—to take urgent and tangible steps to ensure justice for the displaced residents of eastern cities. This includes engaging in serious dialogue with them and establishing a clear, transparent mechanism for reparations, as an essential and genuine step toward achieving fair and comprehensive national reconciliation.
