Ce groupe a été actif de 2014 à 2016. The 32nd Brigade was commanded by Gaddafi's youngest son, Khamis Gaddafi and was called "the most well-trained and well-equipped force in the Libyan military" and "the most important military and security elements of the regime" in leaked U.S. memos. Both Misratans and Tawerghas say residents there were enthusiastic Gadhafi supporters. Salah Badi, a former army officer once locked up as a dissident, was a hero during the 2011 uprising against long-time Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, leading a Misrata militia to victory. The inclusion will be according to the laws in force of the Libyan National Army, the military council said in ⦠Refworld contains a vast collection of reports relating to situations in countries of origin, policy documents and positions, and documents relating to international and national legal frameworks. Qaddafi's strategy is to starve it out, deprive it of essentials, and bomb it indiscriminately, as a way of defeating its esprit de corps an allowing a pro-Qaddafi takeover. TRAC fully supports academic institutions and provides subscriptions on a reduced rate based on FTE. The Jane's Intelligence Review article indicates that the Mashayshas [or Mashashiyas, Mashashyas], a group of nomadic people who had been resettled in Zintan during Gaddafi's rule, "were persecuted" by the Zintan brigade after militias in the country were given ⦠That includes Gadhafi’s killers if the evidence showed crimes were committed. YOU MUST HAVE A SUBSCRIPTION TO ACCESS THE REST OF THIS CONTENT. Get updates on human rights issues from around the globe. Most fled their town as Misratan fighters advanced there between Aug. 10 and Aug. 12. The NTC should take control of the many makeshift detention facilities, expedite the return of displaced Libyans, and ensure the investigation, trial and punishment of wrongdoers acting in the name of vengeance. La brigade des Martyrs d'Oumm al-Aranib est une faction armée libyenne constituée de Toubous, qui s'est rangée du côté du Conseil national de transition (CNT) [1] lors de la première guerre civile libyenne, puis de l'Armée nationale libyenne.. En 2011, elle participe à la conquête de la base d'Al-Wigh et y était toujours présente en 2016 [2]. Entre février et mai 2011, quelque 2 000 civils et combattants seraient morts dans la bataille, sans compter les disparus. Members of these brigades have stated that the entire displaced population of one town, Tawergha, which they believe largely supported Gadhafi avidly, cannot return home. The Tripoli brigade and Tajoura battalion are in fact currently fighting against haftar in Tripoli (April 2019) The Shura Council of Benghazi Revolutionaries are fighting on the part of the GNA at the Gulf of Sidra Offensive (2017) . More than 100 militia brigades from Misrata have been operating outside of any official military and civilian command since Tripoli fell in August. Join our movement today. Help us continue to fight human rights abuses. (Credit: AP) MISRATA, Libya â If anyone is surprised by the apparent killing of Moammar Gadhafi while in the custody of⦠Multiple users within govermental/military, corporate, and media, as well as colleges and universities, receive pro-rated subscription discounts based on the number of users. 21 As yet, the brigades of the "hero city" Misrata have acted rather independently. The harassment by Misrata brigades of Tawerghans includes shootings of unarmed men, sometimes in custody. Daniel Williams is a Senior Researcher at Human Rights Watch, Executions, Indiscriminate Shootings, and Hostage Taking by Opposition Forces in Latakia Countryside, Summary Executions by Syrian Forces in al-Bayda and Baniyas, Human Rights Watch defends the rights of people in 90 countries worldwide, spotlighting abuses and bringing perpetrators to justice. Hundreds of erstwhile civilians in that town took up arms to fight for him. The actions of the Misrata brigades are a gauge of how difficult that will be, and Misrata is not alone in its call for vengeance. east of the capital of Tripoli, is under, and for weeks has been under siege. The brigades gained power in Misrata all through the Libyan revolution during which it seized most of its weapons from forces loyal to ousted leader Muammar Qaddafi in Misrata, Sirte and Tripoli. TRAC is in no way attempting to determine whether groups or individuals are terrorists -- only to convey reported information about their activities and official State status. The brigade is also demanding a political stake in a new Libyan state that will include federal rights. Many Misratans say that any tribe or group that supported Gadhafi — thousands of people — should not return to the city. Hence, TRAC cannot and does not warrant the accuracy of the entries in its database. Signup for our mailing list to receive a free incident report from TRAC. The brigades gained power in Misrata all through the Libyan revolution during which it seized most of its weapons from forces loyal to ousted leader Muammar Qaddafi in Misrata, Sirte and Tripoli. Toutes les forces révolutionnaires seront unies au service de cet objectif. In any event, Misratan militia members are venting their anger on all Tawerghas, who are largely descendants of African slaves. Groups and individuals included in TRAC's database range from actual perpetrators of social or political violence to more passive groups that support or condone (perhaps unwittingly) such violence. 20 "Brigades Everywhere," Libya Analysis, June 12, 2013; and "A Law unto Themselves: Militias Dominate the Post-Qadhafi Political Scene," al-Majalla, July 16, 2013. (Misrata, Libya) - If anyone is surprised by the apparent killing of Moammar Gadhafi while in the custody of militia members from the town of Misrata, they shouldn’t be. Brigade shall consist, in general, of rebels from the following regions, Misrata, Sirte, Jafra, Bani Walid, Terhuna, Alkhmuss, Mslath and Zliten. Following the revolution, most of the weapons were distributed amongst the fighters. Misrata withstood a two-month siege at the hands of Gadhafi’s forces with near-daily indiscriminate attacks that killed about 1,000 of its citizens. One hospitalized Tawergha told Human Rights Watch how he was shot in the side and leg and abandoned to die near Hun: “They left us at the edge of the road, put a blanket over us and then started swearing, ‘You are dogs, hope you die.’”, Misrata militias, with the momentary compliance of local officials, insist that no Tawerghas should return to the area. Ibrahim Yusuf bin Ghashir, a representative of the NTC, said: “We think it would be better to relocate them somewhere else.” The allegations of rape, he added, “cannot be forgiven and it would be better to resettle them far away.”, This unforgiving campaign is not limited to Tawerghas. Many of the brigades of the Misrata Military Council took part in the Al-Bunyan al-Marsous(BAM) military offensive that liberated Sirte recently ⦠If you choose to subscribe at the end of the trial, the trial cost will be deducted from the price of your subscription. Misrata, a city of several hundred thousand people about 150 mi. The apparent execution of 53 pro-Gadhafi supporters in a hotel in Sirte apparently under control of Misrata fighters is a bad omen. The NTC, and its foreign backers, have comprehensively failed to start setting up a justice system — even in Benghazi, where they have been in charge since the spring. The aim of the hard-liners was to dominate national politics and they were ready to bring the country to civil war, considering any local dissenters as traitor to their city. The Misrata Brigades was formed during 2011 and is regarded as a revolutionary militia. fr Des éléments de preuve de source ouverte confirment que Salah Badi est un haut commandant du Front el-Soumoud, groupe armé hostile au Gouvernement d'entente nationale également connu sous le nom de Fakhr ou âFierté de la Libyeâ, et de la brigade Bouclier central Al Marsa de Misrata. Human Rights Watch is a 501(C)(3) nonprofit registered in the US under EIN: 13-2875808, Iran: No Justice for Bloody 2019 Crackdown, Libya: New ICC Investigation Needed Amid Crisis, Qatar: Wage Abuse Action Shortchanges Workers, Singapore Judge Issues Death Sentence by Zoom, Human Rights Dimensions of COVID-19 Response, China: Repression Threatens Winter Olympics. The Libya Shield Force is an armed organisation formed in 2012 out of anti-Gaddafi armed groups spread throughout Libya. Human Rights Watch has interviewed refugees from Misrata who tried to return and were forbidden to enter the city without a permit from the local council. Politique et sécurité 2. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK THIS CONTENTYou are currently only seeing 1% of the 10,000-plus pieces of expert insights and analyses available with a TRAC subscription. The fierce fight for Misrata has left a penetrating bitter aftertaste. For multiple users rates contact TRAC. The brigades are trying to protect their legacy of being at the forefront of the struggle and being those who suffered most during the war. Fajr Libya (« Aube de Libye ») est une coalition de groupes armés de tendance islamiste pendant la deuxième guerre civile libyenne, dont le noyau est constitué par les milices de la ville de Misrata, avec autour d'elle une grande partie des milices du Sud [1]. The Misrata militia is focusing its greatest wrath on Tawergha, a town of about 30,000 people just south of the city. Refworld is the leading source of information necessary for taking quality decisions on refugee status. [1] Though the Misrata brigade is attached to the Libyan Ministry of Defence by means of the Association with the Misrata Union of Revolutionaries (MUR), it often operates…. Otherwise, the agony that preceded victory will breed vengeance, rancor and a divided new Libya — one that in disturbing ways may resemble the old. Facades of public buildings and private homes collapsed from tank fire and are charred inside and out. Col Abdul Latif is the commander of Seraai al-Hamra, one of the four sub-brigades of the overall Tripoli Brigade. Les brigades qui se préparent à la guerre, y compris celles qui sont à Abu Graïn, ne sont pas seulement celles de Misrata. The spectrum of violence represented by these groups is vast, from Jihadists who bomb train stations to financial institutions that transfer funds. The pockmarks of bullet holes disfigure construction everywhere. The brigade's Commander-in-Chief is Libyan-Irish citizen Mahdi al-Harati, Khalid Abozakkar is deputy commander and co founder in [Nalut], and Abu Oweis is deputy commander. Clearly the NTC is up against the passions of a nasty war. The Misrata Brigades was formed during 2011 and is regarded as a revolutionary militia. Please give now to support our work, Gadhafi's demise was just a part of a vast revenge killing spree. TRAC is a subscription-based service. Supported by the strength of their local brigades, Misrata became a state within the state. Originally formed in April 2011 in the opposition stronghold of Benghazi, it later relocated to the Nafusa Mountains, then the closest frontline to Tripoli, before advancing into the city itself in August. ... and the government-backed forces are still struggling to de â¦