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(8) Hany Abu Nahla: head of PCHR's Translation Unit.
From November 15 - 22, investigations and interviews were conducted in Western Libya alone, in and around Tripoli, Zawiya, Sibrata, Khoms, Zliten, Misrata, Tawergha, and Sirte. Significantly, Benghazi was omitted, an area plagued by insurgent crimes.
Findings revealed "significant" international law violations. However, imposed constraints prevented investigators from reaching "definitive legal conclusions regarding individual incidents." Nonetheless, they believe crimes of war and against humanity were committed.
Evidence suggests NATO classified civilian sites as military ones for attacks, including homes, schools, colleges, food distribution centers, hospitals, mosques, and others. In addition, civilians were targeted, notably in Sirte.
In fact, one incident there killed 47 or more non-combatants. This and other incidents raise "significant questions," requiring further inquiry and disclosure.
Insurgents also violated international law, including civilian killings; torture and other abuses; wrongful detentions; mistreatment of foreign workers, and forced "displacement of suspected enemies of the Revolution."
Observations about Gaddafi's Governance
Unfortunately, investigators used dubious sources, calling his authority "one man rule." They include the International Criminal Court (ICC) and International Crisis Group (ICG). Neither functions independently.
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