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Wed, 02/23/2011 - 08:37
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UNSC condemns use of force against civilians in Libya
UNITED NATIONS, February 23 (Itar-Tass) - The UN Security Council on
Tuesday condemned the use of force against peaceful Libyan civilians.
A statement to this effect was made on behalf of the Council members
by Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti, President of the UNSC in February and UN Ambassador of Brazil. She told journalists on Tuesday night that the Council members had condemned repressive acts against peaceful
demostrators and expresed deep regret over the death of hundreds of
civilians in Libya. It is essential "to put an immediate end to violence" and take steps "to address the legitimate demands of the population, including through national dialogue", the statement emphasizes.
The members of the Security Council urge the Libyan government to
fulfil its obligations to protect the peaceful population, the UNSC
President said. Besides, the Libyan leadership must act with restraint, respect human rights and international humanitarian law, the statement stresses.
Tuesday condemned the use of force against peaceful Libyan civilians.
A statement to this effect was made on behalf of the Council members
by Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti, President of the UNSC in February and UN Ambassador of Brazil. She told journalists on Tuesday night that the Council members had condemned repressive acts against peaceful
demostrators and expresed deep regret over the death of hundreds of
civilians in Libya. It is essential "to put an immediate end to violence" and take steps "to address the legitimate demands of the population, including through national dialogue", the statement emphasizes.
The members of the Security Council urge the Libyan government to
fulfil its obligations to protect the peaceful population, the UNSC
President said. Besides, the Libyan leadership must act with restraint, respect human rights and international humanitarian law, the statement stresses.
