Eastern Libya executes 10 convicted on terrorism charges, sparking rights outcry

According to the source, authorities in eastern Libya executed 10 individuals convicted by military courts on terrorism-related charges. The executions, announced on Sunday, have sparked condemnation from rights groups in the North African country, which is divided between rival administrations backed by militias and foreign governments.

The military prosecutor's office in eastern Libya stated that the 10 people were executed by firing squad after years-long trials. The trial of civilians "raises fundamental questions concerning jurisdiction, judicial independence, and guarantees of a fair trial," according to the National Institution for Human Rights in Libya. Rights groups have called for an investigation by Libya's chief prosecutor and judicial authorities to scrutinize the executions and the procedures taken during their trials.