Press TV
Feb 22, 2011
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay has called for an international probe into Libya’s violent crackdown on pro-democracy protesters.
Pillay called for an immediate end to what she called unconscionable violations, warning the Libyan authorities that the systematic attacks against civilians could amount to crimes against humanity.
“The callousness with which Libyan authorities and their hired guns are reportedly shooting live rounds of ammunition at peaceful protestors is unconscionable,” she said in a statement.
“The international community must unite in condemnation of such acts and make unequivocal commitments to ensure justice is rendered to the thousands of victims of this repression.”
In a similar message, the UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon urged Libyan ruler Muammar Gaddafi to show restraint and stop the violence against the anti-government demonstrators immediately.
The UN Chief also expressed outrage over the reported use of live rounds, warplanes and helicopters to suppress the protests.
The UN Security Council is set to convene on Tuesday to discuss the latest developments in the embattled North African nation.
The International Federation for Human Rights reported that as many as 400 people have been killed so far in the revolution.
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