The relations between Libya and the EU are very positive. In 2012 the first EU Head of Delegation arrived in Tripoli, together with permanent staff for all core functions, including the coordination of EU and member state support to the country.
The EU is actively supporting the authorities in a wide range of areas. Regarding security, and in conjunction with the actions listed below under cooperation, the EU is preparing the deployment of a civilian CSDP border management mission to Libya.
The EU will continue the discussions aiming at Libya’s full participation in regional cooperation. In January 2013 Libya announced its decision to join the Union for the Mediterranean as observer.
During 2012 several human rights violations have been cause of concern. Despite the governments public commitment to bring detention centers under central control, limited progress has been achieved. Continuing reports of torture, illegal detention and executions against migrants, particularly against those of Sub Saharan origin, have been issued by civil society and International organisations. (Amnesty International, International Federation for Human Rights and Human Rights Watch). According to the Libyan Humanitarian Agency there are approximately 72,000 Internally Displaced People (IDP) throughout the country. UNHCR has reported cases of mistreatment against IDPs.
Death penalty is still formally in force in the State of Libya although it has not been applied since the collapse of the former regime.
The cooperation of the Libyan authorities with the International Criminal Court (ICC) regarding the cases of Saif al-Islam and Abdullah al-Senussi, both subject to an arrest warrant issued by the ICC following the adoption of UNSCR 1970, still constitutes an issue.