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Editor's Note: Alexandra Valiente, Editor of Libya 360° has reliable contacts inside Libya. She is a meticulous fact-checker, very careful to vet her sources and it is rare that we have an opportunity to act on behalf of individual victims of NATO/NTC crimes in Libya as we have in this case. Please send your appeal as we have, to the parties Alexandra has provided in the report below for the rescue and protection of Dr. Abuzaid Dorda.

- Les Blough, Editor

Dr. Abuzaid Dorda, a senior member of the former Libyan
government and former ambassador to the United Nations

A source has informed me that,

“Dr. Abuzaid Dorda, a senior member of the former Libyan government and former ambassador to the United Nations, who is held in high esteem by the Libyan people, has survived an assassination attempt on October 25, and is in grave danger.”

“They threw him out of a second story window and when he survived the fall, claimed he tried to commit suicide. Upon his arrival at the hospital in Meetiga, the doctor confirmed that he suffered multiple injuries from beatings before the injuries from the fall.”

“Abdelhakim Belhaj’s Tripoli brigade are trying to kill him. Dr. Dorda is critical with regards to any future prospects of peace in Libya and the chances of a backlash are heightened if he is martyred.”

Dr. Dorda’s son-in-law said that Dr. Dorda is being detained under poor conditions and has been denied proper medical treatment that is duly accorded a political prisoner under international law.

Dorda’s family have no means of contacting him.

Abuzed Omar Dorda and Adel Khalifa Dorda have appealed to the United Nations Secretary General to intercede with the NTC on behalf of Dr. Dorda and ensure his protection.

Dorda, renowned for his integrity, was arrested on September 11, following a freeze of his financial assets by the US government and the UN Security Council, under false pretexts, which was in itself a crime.

This case highlights the lawless brutality of the NTC regime.

Below I have posted the family’s appeal to the United Nations.

Readers can assist by submitting their own appeals to the following:

Secretary General Ban Ki-moon
United Nations
New York, NY 10017 USA
212-963-5012 fax: 212-963-7055

Amnesty International
+44 (0) 20 7413 5566
+44 7778 472 126
gvunpost@amnesty.org

Human Rights Watch
350 Fifth Avenue
34th floor
New York, NY
10118-3299 USA
Tel: +1 212 290 4700
Fax: +1 212 736 1300

51, Avenue Blanc
1202 Geneva
Switzerland
Tel: +41 22 738 0481
Fax: +41 22 738 1791
hrwgva@hrw.org

2-12 Pentonville Road
2nd Floor
London
N1 9HF, UK
Tel: +44 20 7713 1995
Fax: +44 20 7713 1800
hrwuk@hrw.org

ADDITIONAL CONTACTS CAN BE FOUND HERE>> THIS WEEKEND: URGENT EMAIL CAMPAIGN TO STOP THE WAR ON LIBYA

I also suggest targeting the African Union, individual African Nations, Russia and China with letters on behalf of Dr. Abuzaid Dorda and his family.

LETTER OF APPEAL TO THE UNITED NATIONS

His Excellency Mr. Ban Ki Moon
Secretary General
United Nations, NY

Your Excellency,

I am writing to bring to your attention an issue we deem important not only because it relates to a member of our family but as a human rights issue that concerns a former Permanent Representative to the United Nations who contributed to solving many human rights issues and guaranteeing these rights to many in his country and the world.

The case in question concerns Mr. Abuzed Omar Dorda, the former PR of Libya to the UN during the nineties. As you may know, Mr. Dorda has been arrested by the new Libyan Authorities for two months. He had arranged his own surrender as he was confident he had not participated in any murders or arbitrary arrests. He was only serving his country in different positions and very active in international diplomacy. He had a major role in solving many of the problems between the international community and Libya, most important of which was the Lockerbie issue. Many Permanent Representatives and UN officials who worked and dealt with him would attest to his responsible and genuine personality and efforts.

Mr. Dorda survived a murder attempt last night, 25October, 2011, at the hands of his guards in the building where he was arrested. He was thrown off the second floor leading to several broken bones and other serious injuries. Authorities were forced to move Dorda to Maitiga hospital in Tripoli where as of now he is being held under extremely poor conditions. Dorda is not receiving the proper treatment duly and legally accorded a political prisoner, let alone that required under the terms of human rights and other international treaties.

On behalf of his family I kindly ask you to interfere directly as the Secretary General of the United Nations which he has long served, or through other humanitarian organizations, to guarantee his safety, security and freedom so he can get the proper treatment.

Sincerely Yours,

Adel Khalifa Dorda
26 October 2011