Reply #17: Amnesty: Libya’s NTC must protect evidence at Abu Salim mass grave site

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Libya’s NTC must protect evidence at Abu Salim mass grave site
Protests by families of the Abu Salim massacre victims sparked Libya's uprising

26 September 2011

A mass grave uncovered near Libya’s Abu Salim Prison that could be linked to the 1996 mass killing of prisoners should be secured immediately to protect evidence and ensure accurate identification of the bodies, Amnesty International said today.

Libya’s National Transitional Council said yesterday that the mass grave had been discovered, and that it would be requesting foreign assistance to carry out exhumations and DNA identification.

Media reports showed relatives of victims and other people unearthing clothing and bone fragments while wandering the site.

“These families have been waiting for over 15 years to know the truth and obtain justice,” said Claudio Cordone, Senior Director at Amnesty International. “The NTC and experts must approach the evidence and remains on this site with the utmost care.”

http://www.amnesty.org/en/news-and-updates/libya%E2%80%99s-ntc-must-protect-evidence-abu-salim-mass-grave-site-2011-09-26

Should have been posting more of these all along - I would like to see any case made that Amnesty International is not an absolutely reputable source.