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Draft:General Authority for Research and Identifying Missing Persons in Libya

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The General Authority for Research and Identification of Missing Persons in Libya is a Libyan governmental institution established in 2013 by Resolution No. 1 of 2013 of the General National Congress[1]. The Authority aims to search for and identify missing persons in Libya, as a result of the conflicts and events that the country witnessed during the February 17, 2011 revolution and subsequent events.[1]

Authority's Tasks

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  • Collecting information and data related to missing persons
  • Conducting search and excavation operations for the remains of missing persons
  • Analyzing DNA samples to identify missing persons
  • Coordinating with relevant local and international entities
  • Documenting cases of forced disappearance and human rights violations

Authority's Achievements

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Since its establishment, the Authority has achieved numerous accomplishments in the field of searching for and identifying missing persons. According to a report issued by the Authority in 2020, more than 200 bodies were identified and returned to their families[2]. The Authority has also established a national database for missing persons that includes information on thousands of cases.

Challenges

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The Authority faces several challenges in its work, including:

  • Difficulty accessing some areas due to the security situation
  • Lack of financial and technical resources
  • Complexity of the process of collecting and analyzing samples
  • The need for greater cooperation from local and international entities

International Cooperation

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The Authority cooperates with many international organizations, such as the International Committee of the Red Cross[3] and the International Center for Transitional Justice, to enhance its capabilities and exchange expertise in the field of searching for and identifying missing persons.[2]

References

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1. Resolution No. 1 of 2013 of the General National Congress on the establishment of the General Authority for Research and Identification of Missing Persons .[3]

2. Annual Report of the General Authority for Research and Identification of Missing Persons, 2020 . [4]

3. "Libya: Cooperation with Libyan authorities in the search for missing persons", International Committee of the Red Cross, 2019 .[5]

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- [International Commission on Missing Persons - Libya](https://www.icmp.int/where-we-work/middle-east-and-north-africa/libya/) - [International Committee of the Red Cross - Missing Persons](https://www.icrc.org/en/war-and-law/protected-persons/missing-persons)