Libya Probes Woman Flogging Incident

Widespread protests erupted in the Libyan city of Sebha following the public whipping of a woman, after a video circulated showing the flogging which was carried out following her conviction in a adultery case. The punishment involved 100 lashes administered in an open area in front of the public. Human rights organizations and activists condemned this practice, considering that the public execution of the punishment and the recording of the incident violate legal standards that safeguard human dignity—especially since the punishment was not carried out against her partner in the case. Libyan authorities are working to launch a thorough investigation into the incident, suspend those responsible for its implementation, and review the regulations governing the enforcement of punishments to ensure they align with the law and respect human dignity. There are also calls to ensure that such practices are not repeated.

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