Amendment No. 8 | Doc. 14519 | 23 April 2018

The situation in Libya: prospects and role of the Council of Europe

Committee on Migration, Refugees and Displaced Persons

Origin - 2018 - Second part-session

In the draft resolution, after paragraph 11.1, insert the following paragraph:

“ensure that all co-operation with the Libyan Coast Guard is contingent on a system of monitoring and sanctions which will ensure compliance with international law in Libyan waters and that this co-operation is immediately suspended in the case of repeated human rights violations;”

Explanatory note

Problems with treatment of migrants during rescues have been reported by international organisations and NGOs working in the area. These should be carefully investigated and effective monitoring systems implemented.