Special Rep condemns Libya 36 men killed

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Ghassan Salama, has strongly condemned the killing of 36 men whose bodies were found in the Abayar area, Libya.

The bodies, which were found handcuffed, reportedly bore gunshot wounds and torture-related injuries.

"I am appalled by this heinous crime and I call for an immediate, impartial and effective investigation to bring the perpetrators to justice," the Special Representative said. "There have been many similar cases in the past two years but without accountability."

He then reminded everyone that killing prisoners, ordering them to be killed or allowing them to be killed is a crime under domestic and international law.