The Committee for Justice (CFJ) has documented the deaths of 18 detainees inside Al‑Kuwayfiyah Prison in Benghazi, amid severely deteriorating humanitarian conditions and credible information indicating that detainees are being subjected to grave violations inside the facility.
According to CFJ’s findings, the deaths resulted from medical negligence and poor detention conditions, including severe shortages of essential medication, inadequate nutrition, and the denial of basic healthcare. Reports indicate persistent neglect by prison officials, further endangering detainees’ lives.
CFJ also noted the widespread outbreak of tuberculosis (TB) among detainees, with no adequate medical treatment provided and no preventive measures taken to limit the spread of infection. This has led to the rapid deterioration of many prisoners’ health and contributed directly to multiple deaths.
The Committee stressed that these incidents constitute serious violations of the right to life and the right to health, and reflect the dangerous consequences of continued medical neglect inside detention facilities—violations that contravene domestic laws as well as international standards governing the treatment of prisoners.
CFJ calls for an urgent, independent investigation into the deaths inside Al‑Kuwayfiyah Prison, full transparency regarding the true causes of death, and accountability for all individuals responsible for negligence or abuse. The Committee also urges immediate intervention to improve detention conditions, ensure access to adequate medical care for all detainees, and put an end to the serious and systematic violations occurring inside the prison.