Geneva, Switzerland – The United Nations human rights chief, Volker Turk, addressed the Human Rights Council in Geneva on Tuesday, expressing alarm over reports of a mass grave discovered on the Libya-Tunisia border.
Turk’s speech condemned a series of troubling developments in Libya, including widespread human rights violations against migrants and refugees. He specifically highlighted the disturbing discovery of a mass grave in the desert region bordering Tunisia.
“My office is actively investigating these reports,” Turk declared. “We urge the Libyan authorities to respond swiftly to our inquiries and fully investigate these potential crimes.” He emphasized the importance of uncovering the truth for the families of the deceased.
This news follows a similar incident in March, when the International Organization for Migration reported the discovery of a mass grave containing the remains of at least 65 migrants in southwest Libya.
