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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UN: Attacks On Libyan Civilians Violation of Humanitarian Law
United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki Moon says those who are responsible for attacks against civilians in Libya must be held accountable in courts of law. (00:21) Listen
UN: International Community Must Act Together On Libya
United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki Moon says that given the unpredictable nature of the situation in Libya , the international community has a responsibility to ensure a peaceful and prompt transition. (00:27) Listen
Libyan UN Deputy Ambassador Fears Genocide In Western Libya Has Begun
As the Security Council late today released a statement calling on the government of Libya to stop the violence against its people, the country’s Deputy Ambassador to the United Nations said he had hoped for a stronger message from the international community and warned against a surge in violence. “I have received information today, that [...]
Genocide Has Started In Libya, Says Deputy Ambassador To UN
Libya’s Deputy Ambassador to the United Nations says Muammar Gaddafi’s televised address today was a code for his supporters to start attacking and killing protesters. (00:22) Listen
UN Condemns Gaddafi Incitement To Violence
UN Under Secretary General for Political Affairs B. Lynn Pascoe says threats of violence and retaliation in Muammar Gaddafi’s speech on Libyan state television today are of great concern to the United Nations. (00:32) Listen
US: Security Council Resolution On Israeli Settlements Counterproductive
US Ambassador to the United Nation Susan Rice tells UN Security Council the resolution on Israeli settlements would have made negotiations between both parties even more difficult. (00:19) Listen
US: Israeli Settlements Undermine Middles East Peace
US Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice tells UN Security Council members America does not support Israeli settlement activity. (00:36) Listen
US Vetoes Security Council Resolution On Israeli Settlements
The Obama administration Friday made its first use of its veto at the UN Security council, blocking a resolution condemning Israeli settlements. The United States was the lone UN Security Council member to veto the resolution that identified Israeli settlements as illegal and called for an end to further construction in the Occupied Territories. US [...]
UN Condemns Bahrain Crackdown On Protests, Calls For Reform
Secretary General Ban Ki Moon says reports of a violent crackdown against demonstrators in Bahrain are “deeply troubling”, and urged Bahraini officials to bring those responsible for the attacks to justice. “The United Nations has been urging the leaders in the region, as elsewhere around the world, to listen attentively to the people and to [...]
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