Venezuela Ambassador to the United Nations Jorge Valero, says the US and its partners in the international community are more concerned with oil and energy than human rights in Libya, North Africa and the Middle East. Listen
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US Ambassador: Gaddafi Must Go, Now
Susan Rice, US Ambassador to the United Nations, tells the General Assembly that Col. Muammar Gaddafi must step down immediately. Listen
UN General Assembly Sends Strong Signal To Gaddafi, Says US
Susan Rice, US Ambassador to the United Nations, says the General Assembly decision to suspend Libya from the Human Rights Council sends a clear message to the Gaddafi regime. Listen
Libyan Ambassador Pleads for Help from Security Council
The Libyan ambassador to the United Nations pleaded with the Security Council to take action against his own country, in an emotional address this afternoon. Ambassador Mohamed Shalgham called on the world body to take the necessary action to stop violent attacks against protesters and civilians in his country. “Please United Nations, save Libya. No to [...]
Libya: Now Is The Time To Act, Ban Tells Security Council
Secretary General Ban Ki Moon says the International Community must be mindful of the urgency of the situation. Listen
Ban Urges Security Council Action On Libya
Secretary general Ban Ki Moon discusses possible Security Council responses to the ongoing violence in Libya. Listen
UN Rights Body Condemns Libya, Calls For Investigation Into Violence
All the members of the UN Human Rights Council, including the Libyan representative, spoke out against the Gaddafi regime crackdown on protesters in a meeting in Geneva on Friday. The council agreed on a draft resolution that would urgently create an international commission to investigate incidents of violence against civilians and possibly suspend Tripoli’s seat on the [...]
UN Human Rights Council: US Applauds Courage Of Libyan People
US representative to the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva Eileen Chamberlain Donahoe commends Libyan diplomats, military officers and protesters for speaking out against government repression. (00:31) Listen
Ban Tells Libya To Cease Firing On Civilians
Violence against civilians in Libya must stop and those responsible for the attacks must be held responsible in courts of law says United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki Moon. “The reported nature and scale of attacks on civilians are egregious violations of international humanitarian and human rights law.“ the Secretary General told reporters this afternoon. [...]
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President, UN Secretary To Discuss Gaddafi
As the unrest in Libya continues, President Barack Obama will meet with UN General Secretary Ban Ki Moon Monday afternoon to coordinate the international response to the situation. According to the White House, the two leaders will discuss the “humanitarian, diplomatic, legal and other actions needed to put a stop to violence against civilians and [...]