On March 3, the wave of violence that began in eastern Libya has led to serious violations of human rights and international law. According to the UN Human Rights Office, both sides of the conflict are killing people, carrying out mass executions, illegal arrested and torture.

The UN also reported large-scale raids on the houses  of the civilians. In particular, during one of such cleansing the Libyan National Army soldiers arrested about 100 men and women aged 13-70. According to Ravina Shamdasani, the UN Human Rights representative, the detainees were not allowed to communicate with their families and the outside world and their whereabouts are not known. "We have received reports that those detained have been subjected to torture and threats," Shamdasani said.

The UN has called on the conflicting sides in Libya to respect international law and human rights, and take steps to ease the tension.