PART OF THE MODERN ISSUES IN CONFLICT SERIES
Explosive Situation: Qaddafi’s Abandoned Weapons and the Threat to Libya’s Civiliansdocuments the risks posed to civilians from the extensive stockpiling and spread of the former dictator’s munitions following the 2011 armed conflict. Based on in-country investigations, the report calls on Libya to immediately secure or destroy unstable stockpiles of weapons, and with international support, set out to clear munitions, educate the population about risks, and assist victims.
This report was released by Harvard Law School’s International Human Rights Clinic (IHRC), in partnership with Center for Civilians in Conflict and Center for American Progress in August 2012.
- Explosive Situation: Qaddafi’s Abandoned Weapons and the Threat to Libya’s Civilians (2012)
- Summary of Explosive Situation: Qaddafi’s Abandoned Weapons and the Threat to Libya’s Civilians (2012)
- Arabic Press Release: Report finds Qaddafi’s weapons pose threat to civilians (2012)
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Notes to editors:
Center for Civilians in Conflict (CIVIC)’s mission is to improve protection for civilians caught in conflicts around the world. We call on and advise international organizations, governments, militaries, and armed non-state actors to adopt and implement policies to prevent civilian harm. When civilians are harmed we advocate for the provision of amends and post-harm assistance. We bring the voices of civilians themselves to those making decisions affecting their lives.
For more information, contact Christopher Allbritton at +1 (917) 310-4785 or chris@civiliansinconflict.org.
