on Murder of Salwa Bugaighis ,at Press Briefing in Geneva on Friday 27 June 2014:

We are deeply concerned about the emerging pattern of direct targeting of human rights defenders, humanitarian workers, and media professionals in Libya in relation to their work.

We condemn the murder last Wednesday (25 June) of Salwa Bugaighis, a human rights defender and Vice-President of the Preparatory Committee for National Dialogue in Benghazi. Ms. Bugaighis was a prominent lawyer who had tirelessly campaigned for the advancement of human rights in Libya following the revolution, and was also a former member of the National Transitional Council.

Unknown assailants entered her home late Wednesday night and killed her.

Her husband, who was in the house at the time, has not been seen since, and there are major concerns for his well-being. Whilst cognizant of the serious security challenges faced by the authorities, particularly in Benghazi, we further reiterate our call upon the authorities to combat impunity by launching prompt, impartial and independent investigations following each incident, and to ensure that those found responsible are held accountable.