3. The EU urges the Libyan authorities to address reports of human rights violations, including against migrants, and to bring those responsible to justice. While recognising considerable progress on this issue, the EU calls on the Libyan government to complete the process of bringing all places of detention under its full control.
It will also continue to support the necessary reform of the penitentiary sector. The EU encourages the Libyan authorities to continue cooperation with the International Criminal Court following the UN Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1970 (2011) in which the UN Security Council referred the Libyan situation to the Court.
4. The security situation in Libya remains a serious challenge for the Libyan people and state institutions, which should be able to provide security for all its citizens throughout the country. In this regard, the EU encourages the Libyan authorities to continue pursuing efforts to ensure the progressive integration of members of the revolutionary brigades through the necessary programmes on disarmament, demobilization and reintegration, including in civilian training and employment. The EU will continue, in coordination with the international community, to provide its assistance and expertise in this process.
5. The existing unsecured stockpiles of arms and ammunition from the Kadhafi era pose a significant threat to the stability and security of Libya, the Southern Neighbourhood and beyond. Convinced that a comprehensive international response would best address the nature of the threat, the EU supports the efforts of the Libyan government and the United Nations to secure all stockpiles of arms in line with UNSCR 2017 (2011) and emphasizes the need to continue with their destruction, as appropriate. The EU reaffirms its willingness, in coordination with the UN, to increase assistance to the Libyan government in this area.
6. Following the recent tragedies in the Mediterranean, the EU stresses its concern over the loss of lives and the destabilising impact of the irregular movement of people across Libya and through its borders. The EU also recognizes that tackling irregular migration requires a comprehensive approach with Libya playing an important role.
The challenges highlighted by the tragedy of Lampedusa, including in relation with Libya, will be addressed in a comprehensive manner also in the framework of the Task Force Mediterranean under the chairmanship of the European Commission.