Britain sold Libya about 40 million pounds ($55 million) worth of military and paramilitary equipment in the year ending Sept. 30, 2010, according to Foreign Office statistics. Among the items: sniper rifles, bulletproof vehicles, crowd control ammunition, and tear gas.
"What did the Foreign Office think Colonel Gadhafi meant to do with sniper rifles and tear gas grenades — go mole hunting?" asked Britain's Guardian newspaper.
Although Britain's current government led by David Cameron has revoked dozens of export licenses to Libya in the wake of the Libyan violence, many say the very weapons and equipment Britain has sold to Libya are being used against the country's people.
Britain's elite Special Air Service, or SAS, also participated in recent training for Libyan soldiers in counterterrorism and surveillance.
Views like this for an example do not say much..Do they...http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-12503533
Monday, February 28, 2011
"Gaddafi is out of touch with reality"
Well...There are no ones that have missed rumors of Gaddafi's health problems, already in 2009. Maybe he has Dementia -a serious loss of cognitive ability in a previously unimpaired person, more common in the geriatric population.
And while some speaks about "defending the country" it´s like it being attacked in 1986 or something...While totally f#¤¤ up Gaddafi and sons show up the most criminal #¤¤ "power play" massacring civilian citizens and exterminate every possible freedom and independent seeking youth and people and roaming the streets in Tripoli with sniper units and SUVs around the US embassy and eliminating every potential opposition
Actually, maybe it´s Gaddafi that is "kept in the dark", just like Mubarak seemed not having any connection with the public what so ever.
He ask if the ones demonstrating "are supporting us"? He seems to not be aware..actually..Or as it said: "He´s not in touch with reality"..
He seems to have been living in his "own little world" like so many else way to long..http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-12603259
Why don´t some ones show him instead! http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-12603088
And while some speaks about "defending the country" it´s like it being attacked in 1986 or something...While totally f#¤¤ up Gaddafi and sons show up the most criminal #¤¤ "power play" massacring civilian citizens and exterminate every possible freedom and independent seeking youth and people and roaming the streets in Tripoli with sniper units and SUVs around the US embassy and eliminating every potential opposition
Actually, maybe it´s Gaddafi that is "kept in the dark", just like Mubarak seemed not having any connection with the public what so ever.
He ask if the ones demonstrating "are supporting us"? He seems to not be aware..actually..Or as it said: "He´s not in touch with reality"..
He seems to have been living in his "own little world" like so many else way to long..http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-12603259
Why don´t some ones show him instead! http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-12603088
KCK urge Kurdistan government to respond to demonstrators demands
28 February 2011, Kurdish Communities Union issued a statement for the first time after violent protests broke out in South Kurdistan and urged Federal Kurdistan Government to respond to the demonstrators demands.
“Although there are some political powers which exploits the protests, the demands of the Kurdish people is just and should be met,” the statement said.
KCK called for a reform to the central administration of Kurdistan and urged the Kurdish administration to give greater authority to the local administrative branches. KCK also said that Kurdish nation is still under threat of hegomonic powers and all the political groups should avoid any moves which will harm the Kurdish cause.
“There are some false attitudes of some political groups in South Kurdistan which does not fit the characteristics of local politics” KCK warned. KCK said the Kurds should keep a strong hand on Kirkuk and the other issues and protect the national unity.
KCK also called the opposition to express the demands of the people in a more constructive and peaceful manner.
The organization also repeated its call to all the political groups to organize a national conference with the participation of groups from all parts of Kurdistan.
http://en.firatnews.com/index.php?rupel=home
“Although there are some political powers which exploits the protests, the demands of the Kurdish people is just and should be met,” the statement said.
KCK called for a reform to the central administration of Kurdistan and urged the Kurdish administration to give greater authority to the local administrative branches. KCK also said that Kurdish nation is still under threat of hegomonic powers and all the political groups should avoid any moves which will harm the Kurdish cause.
“There are some false attitudes of some political groups in South Kurdistan which does not fit the characteristics of local politics” KCK warned. KCK said the Kurds should keep a strong hand on Kirkuk and the other issues and protect the national unity.
KCK also called the opposition to express the demands of the people in a more constructive and peaceful manner.
The organization also repeated its call to all the political groups to organize a national conference with the participation of groups from all parts of Kurdistan.
http://en.firatnews.com/index.php?rupel=home
KCK: "We stay in a self-defense position. Our guerrilla units will follow an active-defense strategy.”
Active-defence means - as previously defined by the PKK, that Kurdish guerrillas may target the military if there is a preparation of an attack and can make retaliatory attacks.
KCK blamed Turkish government on the failure of the peace process and said that Turkish side continued military operations against the Kurdish guerrillas and it's campaign against the Kurdish politicians.
According to ANF's statistics more that 40 guerrillas were killed by the Turkish army during the unilateral ceasefire period. At least 800 Kurdish politicians were also arrested since last August.
KCK said it tried every way to build a peaceful dialogue with Turkish state to find a peaceful solution to the Kurdish Question but there was no response from the AKP government.
KCK listed the reasons which led an active-defense strategy
1- The operations against the Kurdish guerrillas and politicians continued, but the number of the operations were lower than usual due to the season.
2- The demand of Kurdish politicians to defend themselves in their mother language was not recognized by the Turkish courts. Their right to defend themselves were denied, no one was released and the trial became a political trial.
3- The prison conditions of our leader Abdullah Ocalan was not improved. The dialogue between him and the state did now reach to a level of negotiations.
4- Although there are excavations of mass graves no Truth Commission was formed.
5- Turkish government did not lower the election threshold.
KCK called all the democratic political powers to show united stance against the Turkish government.
KCK blamed Turkish government on the failure of the peace process and said that Turkish side continued military operations against the Kurdish guerrillas and it's campaign against the Kurdish politicians.
According to ANF's statistics more that 40 guerrillas were killed by the Turkish army during the unilateral ceasefire period. At least 800 Kurdish politicians were also arrested since last August.
KCK said it tried every way to build a peaceful dialogue with Turkish state to find a peaceful solution to the Kurdish Question but there was no response from the AKP government.
KCK listed the reasons which led an active-defense strategy
1- The operations against the Kurdish guerrillas and politicians continued, but the number of the operations were lower than usual due to the season.
2- The demand of Kurdish politicians to defend themselves in their mother language was not recognized by the Turkish courts. Their right to defend themselves were denied, no one was released and the trial became a political trial.
3- The prison conditions of our leader Abdullah Ocalan was not improved. The dialogue between him and the state did now reach to a level of negotiations.
4- Although there are excavations of mass graves no Truth Commission was formed.
5- Turkish government did not lower the election threshold.
KCK called all the democratic political powers to show united stance against the Turkish government.
UN: Afghan security at worst state since Taliban
GENEVA — The security situation in Afghanistan has worsened to its lowest point since the toppling of the Taliban a decade ago and attacks on aid workers are at unprecedented levels, a UN envoy said Wednesday.
"From the humanitarian perspective, security is on everyone's minds," said Robert Watkins, the outgoing UN deputy special representative of the Secretary General for Afghanistan.
"It is fair to say that security in the country is at its lowest point since the departure of the Talibans," he added.
Watkins noted that before last year's surge in NATO military forces, the insurgency was centred in the south and south-east of the country. "Since the surge of NATO forces last year, we have seen the insurgency move to parts of the country where we've never seen before," said the envoy. "We've now confronted with security problems that we'd never dream that we'd have," he added.
"While NATO is claiming that it has turned the corner... we still see these very difficult security problems," said Watkins, noting "unprecedented attacks against humanitarian workers."
UN relief agencies now have regular access to just 30 percent of the country. Access is mixed for another 30 percent while there is hardly any access to the remaining 40 percent. A key issue, Watkins said, is the "conflation of political, military, developmental and humanitarian aid."
"Because of the way aid is dispersed in Afghanistan... it has contributed to perception in parts of the Afghan population that somehow humanitarian work is lumped into this political and military effort," he said.
"We have to emphasise that we recognise that there has to be separation and we have to be very careful to try to address this perception," he said.
Watkins pointed out however that a positive development was that the international and Afghan military have publicly acknowledged that some kind of negotiated settlement was necessary to end the instability. "2011 can be a crucial year if there is a breakthrough in finding some kind of reconciliation efforts," he noted.
Afghanistan civilian casualties spike; officials say 200 killed in 2-week period
http://www.rawa.org/temp/runews/2011/02/26/afghanistan-civilian-casualties-spike-officials-say-200-killed-in-2-week-period.html
Afghan government probe confirms NATO killed 65 in Kunar
http://www.rawa.org/temp/runews/2011/02/26/afghan-government-probe-confirms-nato-killed-65-in-kunar.html
Afghan night raid survivors, in their own words
http://www.rawa.org/temp/runews/2011/02/24/afghan-night-raid-survivors-in-their-own-words.html
NATO “mistakenly” kills five civilians, Afghan official says
http://www.rawa.org/temp/runews/2011/02/24/nato-mistakenly-kills-five-civilians-afghan-official-says.html
NATO detained journalists who visited coalition airstrike site that killed 64 civilians
http://www.rawa.org/temp/runews/2011/02/23/nato-led-forces-free-detained-reporters-in-kunar.html#ixzz1FHJOdqcU
"From the humanitarian perspective, security is on everyone's minds," said Robert Watkins, the outgoing UN deputy special representative of the Secretary General for Afghanistan.
"It is fair to say that security in the country is at its lowest point since the departure of the Talibans," he added.
Watkins noted that before last year's surge in NATO military forces, the insurgency was centred in the south and south-east of the country. "Since the surge of NATO forces last year, we have seen the insurgency move to parts of the country where we've never seen before," said the envoy. "We've now confronted with security problems that we'd never dream that we'd have," he added.
"While NATO is claiming that it has turned the corner... we still see these very difficult security problems," said Watkins, noting "unprecedented attacks against humanitarian workers."
UN relief agencies now have regular access to just 30 percent of the country. Access is mixed for another 30 percent while there is hardly any access to the remaining 40 percent. A key issue, Watkins said, is the "conflation of political, military, developmental and humanitarian aid."
"Because of the way aid is dispersed in Afghanistan... it has contributed to perception in parts of the Afghan population that somehow humanitarian work is lumped into this political and military effort," he said.
"We have to emphasise that we recognise that there has to be separation and we have to be very careful to try to address this perception," he said.
Watkins pointed out however that a positive development was that the international and Afghan military have publicly acknowledged that some kind of negotiated settlement was necessary to end the instability. "2011 can be a crucial year if there is a breakthrough in finding some kind of reconciliation efforts," he noted.
Afghanistan civilian casualties spike; officials say 200 killed in 2-week period
http://www.rawa.org/temp/runews/2011/02/26/afghanistan-civilian-casualties-spike-officials-say-200-killed-in-2-week-period.html
Afghan government probe confirms NATO killed 65 in Kunar
http://www.rawa.org/temp/runews/2011/02/26/afghan-government-probe-confirms-nato-killed-65-in-kunar.html
Afghan night raid survivors, in their own words
http://www.rawa.org/temp/runews/2011/02/24/afghan-night-raid-survivors-in-their-own-words.html
NATO “mistakenly” kills five civilians, Afghan official says
http://www.rawa.org/temp/runews/2011/02/24/nato-mistakenly-kills-five-civilians-afghan-official-says.html
NATO detained journalists who visited coalition airstrike site that killed 64 civilians
http://www.rawa.org/temp/runews/2011/02/23/nato-led-forces-free-detained-reporters-in-kunar.html#ixzz1FHJOdqcU
African Union called on Monday to end the "excessive use of force against demonstrators"
SA calls on AU to end violence in Libya
28 February 2011, South Africa called on the African Union on Monday to end the "excessive use of force against demonstrators" in Libya. "As the situation in Libya continues to deteriorate we would like to reiterate our support for the call made by the AU Peace and Security Council for an 'end to the indiscriminate and excessive use of force against demonstrators'," said International Relations Deputy Minister Marius Fransman.
"Furthermore, we urge the Libyan government to abide by United Nations Security Council Resolution 1970 and ensure the safety of foreign nationals and their assets, and to facilitate the departure of those wishing to leave the country as well as the safe passage of humanitarian and medical supplies, humanitarian agencies and workers, into Libya in order to assist the Libyan people," he said in a statement.
Fransman said 30 South Africans had been evacuated from Libya, as well as nine Southern African Development Community (SADC) citizens."After careful assessment of the security situation on the ground in Tripoli it was decided that all South African diplomatic personnel would also evacuate until such time as it is safe to return to Libya.
"The South African government would continue to monitor the situation in Libya and remained "committed to provide assistance upon request from the Libyan people in ensuring a smooth transition to democratic rule", said Fransman.
Earlier on Monday, Libya's ambassador to South Africa Abdullah Alzubedi called on Libyan leader Moammar Gadaffi to resign."He must do the right thing for the people of Libya," said Alzubedi."He must consider resigning in the interests of the country and stop killing innocent people," he told the National Press Club in Pretoria.
Alzubedi said he was satisfied with the response from the South African government to the situation in his home country. Alzubedi said that although communication with Tripoli had broken down, said Libyan ambassadors in various countries were trying to keep in touch as much as possible as the political turmoil in their country continued. Meanwhile, the Democratic Alliance called on President Jacob Zuma to revoke Alzubedi's credentials, and questioned why Zuma himself had failed to publicly criticise Gadaffi.
"While Alzubedi is right to call for Gadaffi to resign, we feel that the ambassador has not gone nearly far enough in his condemnation of the regime. If he truly believed that he was no longer the dictator's envoy, he would have resigned," said DA spokesperson Stevens Mokgalapa.
The UN Security Council has condemned the Libyan government's "indiscriminate and excessive use of force against peaceful protesters", a resolution which was welcomed on Sunday by the department of international relations and co-operation. The United States, Britain and the UN Security Council all slapped sanctions on Libya this weekend. Gadaffi, who has been labelled a "lunatic" and "out of touch with reality", criticised the sanctions against his country and vowed to stay in power, saying Libyans were behind him.
Quoting the UN refugee agency UNHCR, international news agencies reported on Monday that the unrest in Libya had killed at least 1 000 people. Protests against Gaddafi's 41-year rule started two weeks ago, sparking violent crack-downs by security forces.
The Congress of SA Trade Unions (Cosatu) on Monday "strongly condemned" the killings."Cosatu strongly condemns the massacre of more than 1 000 protesters by the government of Libya and demands that people be allowed to exercise their basic human right to demonstrate peacefully," it said in a statement. --
Source: Mail & Guardian News Feed - National
28 February 2011, South Africa called on the African Union on Monday to end the "excessive use of force against demonstrators" in Libya. "As the situation in Libya continues to deteriorate we would like to reiterate our support for the call made by the AU Peace and Security Council for an 'end to the indiscriminate and excessive use of force against demonstrators'," said International Relations Deputy Minister Marius Fransman.
"Furthermore, we urge the Libyan government to abide by United Nations Security Council Resolution 1970 and ensure the safety of foreign nationals and their assets, and to facilitate the departure of those wishing to leave the country as well as the safe passage of humanitarian and medical supplies, humanitarian agencies and workers, into Libya in order to assist the Libyan people," he said in a statement.
Fransman said 30 South Africans had been evacuated from Libya, as well as nine Southern African Development Community (SADC) citizens."After careful assessment of the security situation on the ground in Tripoli it was decided that all South African diplomatic personnel would also evacuate until such time as it is safe to return to Libya.
"The South African government would continue to monitor the situation in Libya and remained "committed to provide assistance upon request from the Libyan people in ensuring a smooth transition to democratic rule", said Fransman.
Earlier on Monday, Libya's ambassador to South Africa Abdullah Alzubedi called on Libyan leader Moammar Gadaffi to resign."He must do the right thing for the people of Libya," said Alzubedi."He must consider resigning in the interests of the country and stop killing innocent people," he told the National Press Club in Pretoria.
Alzubedi said he was satisfied with the response from the South African government to the situation in his home country. Alzubedi said that although communication with Tripoli had broken down, said Libyan ambassadors in various countries were trying to keep in touch as much as possible as the political turmoil in their country continued. Meanwhile, the Democratic Alliance called on President Jacob Zuma to revoke Alzubedi's credentials, and questioned why Zuma himself had failed to publicly criticise Gadaffi.
"While Alzubedi is right to call for Gadaffi to resign, we feel that the ambassador has not gone nearly far enough in his condemnation of the regime. If he truly believed that he was no longer the dictator's envoy, he would have resigned," said DA spokesperson Stevens Mokgalapa.
The UN Security Council has condemned the Libyan government's "indiscriminate and excessive use of force against peaceful protesters", a resolution which was welcomed on Sunday by the department of international relations and co-operation. The United States, Britain and the UN Security Council all slapped sanctions on Libya this weekend. Gadaffi, who has been labelled a "lunatic" and "out of touch with reality", criticised the sanctions against his country and vowed to stay in power, saying Libyans were behind him.
Quoting the UN refugee agency UNHCR, international news agencies reported on Monday that the unrest in Libya had killed at least 1 000 people. Protests against Gaddafi's 41-year rule started two weeks ago, sparking violent crack-downs by security forces.
The Congress of SA Trade Unions (Cosatu) on Monday "strongly condemned" the killings."Cosatu strongly condemns the massacre of more than 1 000 protesters by the government of Libya and demands that people be allowed to exercise their basic human right to demonstrate peacefully," it said in a statement. --
Source: Mail & Guardian News Feed - National
"Defending the country"
Yeah..Like in 1986 or something...While totally f#¤¤ up Gaddafi sons show up the most criminal #¤¤ "power play" massacring civilian citizens and exterminate every possible freedom, independent seeking youth and opposition!
Shaykh al-Qarni: I have witnessed the destruction
Forces shoot down military aircraft near Misrata and capture crew. Reuters - Libyan town of Misrata and airport under control of anti-Gaddafi forces but fighting with government troops ongoing.
Reporter on AJArabic: Poisoned weapons found, which explains why non-fatally injured people not recovering/dying.
Authorities are monitoring phones In Tripoli, people are taking extra precautions now.
Foreign Ministry: Jordan condemns use of force against any civilians in Libya. Working to secure return of Jordanians wishing to leave.
Reporter on AJArabic: Poisoned weapons found, which explains why non-fatally injured people not recovering/dying.
Authorities are monitoring phones In Tripoli, people are taking extra precautions now.
Foreign Ministry: Jordan condemns use of force against any civilians in Libya. Working to secure return of Jordanians wishing to leave.
"Restrain"?
By who? Militias roaming the streets around the US embassy, in mass arrests and sniper units deployed with British sniper rifles, between some f¤*¤ up Gaddafi sons using the Libyan people to be massacred, where every freedom seeking youth and potential opposition are exterminated, in some #¤¤ "power play", or what?
http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=202334339778989
http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=114467295295497
http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=202334339778989
http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=114467295295497
The Barzanis the new Gaddafis?
Actually, the Barzanis should take some serious thinking, organize, mobilize, end corruption, implement true democracy etc...And start act and strengthen Kurdistan´s people in the societies and cities, provide for services, health care, working opportunities, instead of giving it all away to foreign companies and Turkey, outscoring the whole Kurdish people, while whole #¤¤ Iraq is Turkeyfied.
End corruption and act in the interests of the future of the Kurdish people. Or the Barzanis and Iraqi Kurdistan might end up something like #¤¤ Gaddafi and Libya, when they get older, sick and dying, where leaders in Britain, the US and Europe urge restrain, while civilian citizens are massacred!
End corruption and act in the interests of the future of the Kurdish people. Or the Barzanis and Iraqi Kurdistan might end up something like #¤¤ Gaddafi and Libya, when they get older, sick and dying, where leaders in Britain, the US and Europe urge restrain, while civilian citizens are massacred!
"Defending the country"..While the US and Europe urge restrain while civilian citizens are massacred by mercenaries
"Defending the country"..While civilian citizens are massacred in the masses by military artillery, mercenaries and snipers deployed all over the cities...and the US and Europe urge restrain. Have some found some old taped statements and appearance by Gaddafi from U.S. bombing of Libya in 1986 or WHAT?
Unconfirmed
Obari - in Fezzan region., Southern Libya has been the place where to receive mercenaries from Chad
Libya - Maeteega Military Airport
Passing of planes, military, helicopters and private.
AzZawiya and Misurata are quiet
AzZawiya and Misurata are quiet
Charging Royal Dutch Petroleum Company, parent company of Shell Nigeria
Charging Royal Dutch Petroleum Company, parent company of Shell Nigeria, and one of its corporate officers with human rights violations in the torture and murder of Nigerian activists who opposed oil drilling on their lands.
The judge rejected arguments by Cravath, Swaine & Moore on behalf of the defendants that the claims being asserted were not covered by the applicable statutes. "It is well-recognized that crimes against humanity do not require a connection to international armed conflict," the court wrote.
The case, which was brought in 1996 by New York-based Center for Constitutional Rights and Washington, D.C., professor Julie Shapiro, alleges that the company gave money and weapons to the Nigerian government to crush the protest movement, and also bribed witnesses to give false testimony against Ken Saro-Wiwa and John Kpuinen, who were hanged after trial in 1995.
The judge rejected arguments by Cravath, Swaine & Moore on behalf of the defendants that the claims being asserted were not covered by the applicable statutes. "It is well-recognized that crimes against humanity do not require a connection to international armed conflict," the court wrote.
The case, which was brought in 1996 by New York-based Center for Constitutional Rights and Washington, D.C., professor Julie Shapiro, alleges that the company gave money and weapons to the Nigerian government to crush the protest movement, and also bribed witnesses to give false testimony against Ken Saro-Wiwa and John Kpuinen, who were hanged after trial in 1995.
Ongoing Genocide in cooperation with the promoted Iranian regime to power
27.02.11, Eastkurd - 12 people is likely to be executed tomorrow in Orumiyeh central prison. EastKurd-Aso sat TV at the latest news announced that tomorrow 12 people will be executed in the central prison of Orumiyeh.
A number of people and families of prisoners at the prison door front came round to prevent their execution so far not specified who is supposed to be executed, most Kurdish political prisoners in Orumiyeh have been jailed.
Still Islamic Republic of Iran has not confirmed this news; Iranian authorities have never published their execution.
The Iranian regime’s State Security Forces (SSF) have shot three Kurdish citizens, leaving two dead and one critically injured, according to Hrana news agency. The report said on Monday SSF forces attacked two brothers as they were driving in a car on the Maragheh-Hashtrood highway, killing one and seriously wounding another.
Yaqoub Ahmadi died while his brother, Amir, is suffering from critical wounds. Both were residents of the Kurdish city of Mahabad.
SSF agents tried to justify the shootings by claiming that the brothers were involved in drug smuggling. On Tuesday, the regime also shot some people on the western border region citing the same reasons, killing a man identified as Ezzat Qaderi.
Ongoing Genocide since 1979 under the US-Jewish administrations, Kissinger and so on.. and Treasury department in cooperation with the promoted Iranian regime to power, the Turkish state, Syria and all over the region!
How about start to call things for what they really are! #¤¤ Criminals, mass murderers and genocidals! PSYCHOPATHS! That qualifies more than enough for a International Tribunal! It´s getting clear how come this regime, Syria and Turkey have not been held accountable for crimes against humanity! Doesn´t it!
http://www.icai-online.org/45365,45370.html
http://www.icai-online.org/46139,45370.html
A number of people and families of prisoners at the prison door front came round to prevent their execution so far not specified who is supposed to be executed, most Kurdish political prisoners in Orumiyeh have been jailed.
Still Islamic Republic of Iran has not confirmed this news; Iranian authorities have never published their execution.
The Iranian regime’s State Security Forces (SSF) have shot three Kurdish citizens, leaving two dead and one critically injured, according to Hrana news agency. The report said on Monday SSF forces attacked two brothers as they were driving in a car on the Maragheh-Hashtrood highway, killing one and seriously wounding another.
Yaqoub Ahmadi died while his brother, Amir, is suffering from critical wounds. Both were residents of the Kurdish city of Mahabad.
SSF agents tried to justify the shootings by claiming that the brothers were involved in drug smuggling. On Tuesday, the regime also shot some people on the western border region citing the same reasons, killing a man identified as Ezzat Qaderi.
Ongoing Genocide since 1979 under the US-Jewish administrations, Kissinger and so on.. and Treasury department in cooperation with the promoted Iranian regime to power, the Turkish state, Syria and all over the region!
How about start to call things for what they really are! #¤¤ Criminals, mass murderers and genocidals! PSYCHOPATHS! That qualifies more than enough for a International Tribunal! It´s getting clear how come this regime, Syria and Turkey have not been held accountable for crimes against humanity! Doesn´t it!
http://www.icai-online.org/45365,45370.html
http://www.icai-online.org/46139,45370.html
"Amounting" to crimes against humanity
Or actually pure extermination of youths, young people like the ongoing genocide in Iran, Baluchistan, Tamils, Kurds..indigenous people etc.. for 30 years or more ....
Because of oil? Actually, why is it that a few people cannot have interaction, communication, exchanges and business with other peoples than a few supported dictators, if it just would be about oil? Or if it just would be geopolitical interests? In fact..It seems more into it..It´s actually pure exterminations and ongoing genocides..
"War on terrorism"? Sri Lankan atrocities *Warning for sensitive viewers*
How about start calling things for what they really are!
Because of oil? Actually, why is it that a few people cannot have interaction, communication, exchanges and business with other peoples than a few supported dictators, if it just would be about oil? Or if it just would be geopolitical interests? In fact..It seems more into it..It´s actually pure exterminations and ongoing genocides..
"War on terrorism"? Sri Lankan atrocities *Warning for sensitive viewers*
How about start calling things for what they really are!
Sunday, February 27, 2011
"The sin of potential conflicts to be lived will belong to AKP Government."
Actually, it cannot be more clear..
BDP mayors read statement for peace
26 February 2011, BDP mayors urge government to take positive steps
BDP (Peace and Democracy Party) member mayors remarked that the AKP (Justice and Development Party) government did not take any steps during the decision of unilateral ceasefire called by PKK (Kurdistan Workers' Party), noting that AKP will be responsible for the potential conflicts to be lived.
BDP member district mayors issued a press statement in front of Diyarbakir Metropolitan Municipality to draw attention to the PKK unilateral ceasefire which will be reconsidered at the beginning of March. BDP member 98 mayors and Provincial Council Presidents of 9 provinces pointed out that the government did not take any steps during the decision of inertia declared by KCK, expressing that the sin of potential conflicts to be lived will belong to AKP Government. Mayors said they will fight together with people for an honorable peace.
WE HAVE NO RIGHT TO MAKE A CALL TO PKK
To ask for peace doesn’t bring peace alone. The government should labor over peace and take steps for it. Due to the stability of the government without taking any steps, the status quoits attitude of the power, the deficiency in civil society organizations’ capital efforts, the continuation of military and political operations, the risk of breaking of the ceasefire is increasing with each passing day. Because of our ethical, conscientious and political responsibility, we are inviting the government to take steps to solve the problem, and the civil society organizations, the capital sectors to make further efforts for peace, dialogue and negotiation to not let this risk enliven.
As local administrators, we are taking place at the head of local administrations which stand closest to people. There exists an urgent need to create a democratic pressure to have the government adopt a sincere and responsible attitude.
Against the government’s policies and practices, the sin of all potential conflicts will belong to AKP government. Considering the present policy and exercise of the government, we are of the opinion that we do not have the right to make new calls to PKK”.
WE WILL KEEP MAKING AN EFFORT
We are absolutely confident that Kurdish, Turkish and all other peoples living in Anatolia and Mesopotamian geography can manage to live equal and free together with their languages, faiths, identities and cultures without dominating on each other. As long as we live, no matter how difficult and troublesome the circumstances are, we will keep making efforts in the purpose to serve our people”.
Translation: Berna Ozgencil
ANF / DIYARBAKIR
BDP (Peace and Democracy Party) member mayors remarked that the AKP (Justice and Development Party) government did not take any steps during the decision of unilateral ceasefire called by PKK (Kurdistan Workers' Party), noting that AKP will be responsible for the potential conflicts to be lived.
BDP member district mayors issued a press statement in front of Diyarbakir Metropolitan Municipality to draw attention to the PKK unilateral ceasefire which will be reconsidered at the beginning of March. BDP member 98 mayors and Provincial Council Presidents of 9 provinces pointed out that the government did not take any steps during the decision of inertia declared by KCK, expressing that the sin of potential conflicts to be lived will belong to AKP Government. Mayors said they will fight together with people for an honorable peace.
WE HAVE NO RIGHT TO MAKE A CALL TO PKK
To ask for peace doesn’t bring peace alone. The government should labor over peace and take steps for it. Due to the stability of the government without taking any steps, the status quoits attitude of the power, the deficiency in civil society organizations’ capital efforts, the continuation of military and political operations, the risk of breaking of the ceasefire is increasing with each passing day. Because of our ethical, conscientious and political responsibility, we are inviting the government to take steps to solve the problem, and the civil society organizations, the capital sectors to make further efforts for peace, dialogue and negotiation to not let this risk enliven.
As local administrators, we are taking place at the head of local administrations which stand closest to people. There exists an urgent need to create a democratic pressure to have the government adopt a sincere and responsible attitude.
Against the government’s policies and practices, the sin of all potential conflicts will belong to AKP government. Considering the present policy and exercise of the government, we are of the opinion that we do not have the right to make new calls to PKK”.
WE WILL KEEP MAKING AN EFFORT
We are absolutely confident that Kurdish, Turkish and all other peoples living in Anatolia and Mesopotamian geography can manage to live equal and free together with their languages, faiths, identities and cultures without dominating on each other. As long as we live, no matter how difficult and troublesome the circumstances are, we will keep making efforts in the purpose to serve our people”.
Translation: Berna Ozgencil
ANF / DIYARBAKIR
Foreign pilots using Libya airplanes to fly in mercenaries?
Foreign pilots using Libya airplanes to fly in mercenaries while trained officers by the US using Helicopters gunning down and killing civilian citizens..
Well..Which ever they are they are a part of the most gross crimes against humanity..They are in fact very much a part of orchestrating it..
Well..Which ever they are they are a part of the most gross crimes against humanity..They are in fact very much a part of orchestrating it..
Psychopaths...in crimes against humanity and peace, or if some one have another name for it, please inform us!
27 February 2011, A bouquet of flowers and terrorist propaganda
Kurdish woman sentenced to 10 months in prison for giving bouquet of flowers to peace group. A Turkish court sentenced a Kurdish woman to 10 months in prison for “propaganda of terrorism” for giving a member of the Peace Group a bouquet of flowers.
Elif Aslan, whose son was killed by Turkish army, attended a demonstration in Taslicay, a district of Agri province on 3 December 2009. She handed a buquet of flowers to a member of the Peace Group, which was sent to Turkey by the Kurdistan Workers Party in October 2009.
Aslan was convicted of handling flowers, making V sign and chanting slogans. The court also said that the flowers were all red, yellow and green flowers which symbolizes Kurdish national flag.
Aslan said she attended the demonstration beacause she supports a peaceful solution to the Kurdish problem.
“I am mother of a martyr and I hugged the members of Peace Group who came from Qandil with the longing of my son and handed them a bouquet of flowers. And I was awarded a 10 month prison sentence for this” she said.
ANF / NEWS DESK
Kurdish woman sentenced to 10 months in prison for giving bouquet of flowers to peace group. A Turkish court sentenced a Kurdish woman to 10 months in prison for “propaganda of terrorism” for giving a member of the Peace Group a bouquet of flowers.
Elif Aslan, whose son was killed by Turkish army, attended a demonstration in Taslicay, a district of Agri province on 3 December 2009. She handed a buquet of flowers to a member of the Peace Group, which was sent to Turkey by the Kurdistan Workers Party in October 2009.
Aslan was convicted of handling flowers, making V sign and chanting slogans. The court also said that the flowers were all red, yellow and green flowers which symbolizes Kurdish national flag.
Aslan said she attended the demonstration beacause she supports a peaceful solution to the Kurdish problem.
“I am mother of a martyr and I hugged the members of Peace Group who came from Qandil with the longing of my son and handed them a bouquet of flowers. And I was awarded a 10 month prison sentence for this” she said.
ANF / NEWS DESK
It´s just adding more crimes to those already committed..Isn´t it..
Who is their advisor? Some one from the Iranian regime?
Something for Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Soldier kills security battalion commander!
Clinton says US reaching out to Libyan opposition groups in east of country
So while the Broadcast station in Misrata providing information on behalf of the protesters is under attack from the air and 50 Libyans have been severely wounded in AzZawiyah, after or during the most gross crimes the Libyan opposition groups are in east of country, while the rest have gone from pro-democracy demonstrators, youth revolutionary movements, protesters, civilian citizens being massacred in the masses to "rebels"?
Yeah.."It´s just a couple of youths movements".. Isn´t it..
Benghazi: "security forces lured them in, then fired and executing them."
Yeah.."It´s just a couple of youths movements".. Isn´t it..
Benghazi: "security forces lured them in, then fired and executing them."
Tripoli: City is isolated, surrounded by tanks, especially on western border. People can not enter or leave city.
Tripoli: Wounded are afraid to go to hospitals, injured are treated at home.
Injured protesters picked up by police at hospitals, rumored to be killed.
Some hospitals, such as Al Khadra Hospital, are reserved only for treating injured forces.
Tripoli: Doctors in hospitals are not allowed to service wounded demonstrators.
Downtown is very quiet right now.
Injured protesters picked up by police at hospitals, rumored to be killed.
Some hospitals, such as Al Khadra Hospital, are reserved only for treating injured forces.
Tripoli: Doctors in hospitals are not allowed to service wounded demonstrators.
Downtown is very quiet right now.
Masked people walking in Yuksekova streets
27 February 2011, Disturbing appearance of masked people in Yuksekova after attempt to place a bomb. Following the distribution of leaflets signed by Menzit and an attempt to place a bomb in a workplace, masked people appeared this time walking on streets at night in Yüksekova District of Hakkari.
According to the information obtained, a group of six people wearing white back packs, snow masks, white shoes and clothes wandered on streets in Güngör Neighborhood at around 3:00 in the morning. While the identities or purposes of these persons are not known, they were reported to be possibly an extension of 'counter activities’ that have recently showed an increase in the district.
The district residents pointed out that special operation teams constantly walk make rounds in the neighborhood, marking that it is thought-provoking to see this kind of people walking around a location where police took intensive measures.
Translation: Berna Ozgencil
http://en.firatnews.com/index.php?rupel=home
According to the information obtained, a group of six people wearing white back packs, snow masks, white shoes and clothes wandered on streets in Güngör Neighborhood at around 3:00 in the morning. While the identities or purposes of these persons are not known, they were reported to be possibly an extension of 'counter activities’ that have recently showed an increase in the district.
The district residents pointed out that special operation teams constantly walk make rounds in the neighborhood, marking that it is thought-provoking to see this kind of people walking around a location where police took intensive measures.
Translation: Berna Ozgencil
http://en.firatnews.com/index.php?rupel=home
Libya - mustard gas
Stored gases in desert ~600 km from tripoli, gas munitions destroyed
27,2, 2011, LONDON (Reuters) - Libya retains 9.5 tonnes of deadly mustard gas but no longer has weapons to deliver it, a watchdog agency said on Sunday, amid international concern that embattled leader Muammar Gaddafi might resort to its use.
Michael Luhan, spokesman for the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), told Reuters the chemicals were under the army's control but were stored in a remote location far from the capital Tripoli, Gaddafi's main bastion.
"As far as we have been able to verify, and we have no information that indicates anything to the contrary, Libya destroyed the entire stockpile of its chemical weapons munitions -- a cache of several thousand aerial bombs that are designed for chemicals -- in early 2004, seven years ago," he said by telephone from the OPCW's base in The Hague. Luhan declined to say where the mustard gas was located but added: "It's nowhere near Tripoli, let's put it that way."
"It's kept in a location which is only for that purpose. It's a depot guarded by the military."
Peter Flory, then U.S. Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Policy, told Congress in April 2006 that Libyan chemical weapons and materials were stored in a remote location in the desert, about 600 km (375 miles) from Tripoli.
CHEMICAL AGENTS
Government forces confronting nearly two weeks of anti-Gaddafi protests have carried out a violent crackdown against demonstrators. The death toll from the violence is estimated by diplomats at about 2,000.
The U.N. Security Council called for the crackdown to be referred to the International Criminal Court for investigation and possible prosecution of anyone responsible for killing civilians.
There have been fears that Gaddafi, who has said he will fight to the death, could use chemical weapons in a last ditch attempt to cling to power. British Foreign Secretary William Hague said on Sunday Libya appeared to have stocks of mustard gas, although it was not clear what condition they were in.
The OPCW, which enforces a global chemical weapons ban, says it has monitored Libya's destruction of more than 3,300 bomb casings designed to carry chemical agents since 2004.
Libya announced in December 2003 it would abandon any efforts to acquire nuclear, chemical and biological weapons, in an effort to mend ties with the West, after agreeing to pay damages for the 1988 Pan Am plane bombing over Lockerbie, Scotland.
Libya joined OPCW in 2004 and committed itself to destroying all its chemical weapons and the capacity to produce them by April 29, 2007.
Disputes ensued between Tripoli and Washington over funding for the internationally-financed program and in 2007 Libya informed the United States it planned to back out of its promise to destroy its mustard gas stocks.
The OPCW later granted Libya an extension until May 2011 to destroy the rest of its mustard gas stocks.
Reporting by William Maclean, Editing by Sonya Hepinstall
27,2, 2011, LONDON (Reuters) - Libya retains 9.5 tonnes of deadly mustard gas but no longer has weapons to deliver it, a watchdog agency said on Sunday, amid international concern that embattled leader Muammar Gaddafi might resort to its use.
Michael Luhan, spokesman for the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), told Reuters the chemicals were under the army's control but were stored in a remote location far from the capital Tripoli, Gaddafi's main bastion.
"As far as we have been able to verify, and we have no information that indicates anything to the contrary, Libya destroyed the entire stockpile of its chemical weapons munitions -- a cache of several thousand aerial bombs that are designed for chemicals -- in early 2004, seven years ago," he said by telephone from the OPCW's base in The Hague. Luhan declined to say where the mustard gas was located but added: "It's nowhere near Tripoli, let's put it that way."
"It's kept in a location which is only for that purpose. It's a depot guarded by the military."
Peter Flory, then U.S. Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Policy, told Congress in April 2006 that Libyan chemical weapons and materials were stored in a remote location in the desert, about 600 km (375 miles) from Tripoli.
CHEMICAL AGENTS
Government forces confronting nearly two weeks of anti-Gaddafi protests have carried out a violent crackdown against demonstrators. The death toll from the violence is estimated by diplomats at about 2,000.
The U.N. Security Council called for the crackdown to be referred to the International Criminal Court for investigation and possible prosecution of anyone responsible for killing civilians.
There have been fears that Gaddafi, who has said he will fight to the death, could use chemical weapons in a last ditch attempt to cling to power. British Foreign Secretary William Hague said on Sunday Libya appeared to have stocks of mustard gas, although it was not clear what condition they were in.
The OPCW, which enforces a global chemical weapons ban, says it has monitored Libya's destruction of more than 3,300 bomb casings designed to carry chemical agents since 2004.
Libya announced in December 2003 it would abandon any efforts to acquire nuclear, chemical and biological weapons, in an effort to mend ties with the West, after agreeing to pay damages for the 1988 Pan Am plane bombing over Lockerbie, Scotland.
Libya joined OPCW in 2004 and committed itself to destroying all its chemical weapons and the capacity to produce them by April 29, 2007.
Disputes ensued between Tripoli and Washington over funding for the internationally-financed program and in 2007 Libya informed the United States it planned to back out of its promise to destroy its mustard gas stocks.
The OPCW later granted Libya an extension until May 2011 to destroy the rest of its mustard gas stocks.
Reporting by William Maclean, Editing by Sonya Hepinstall
The Broadcast station in Misrata providing information on behalf of the protesters is under attack from the air
50 Libyans have been severely wounded in AzZawiyah as tanks surround the city in an attempt to reclaim it.
Still skirmishes going on and attackd on parts of misrata tajura and azzawya
Clinton says US reaching out to Libyan opposition groups in east of country
AJE source: A lot of people have gone missing ... kidnapped from outside their houses, people paid 7000 dinars to kidnap"
Still skirmishes going on and attackd on parts of misrata tajura and azzawya
Clinton says US reaching out to Libyan opposition groups in east of country
AJE source: A lot of people have gone missing ... kidnapped from outside their houses, people paid 7000 dinars to kidnap"
Misrata being attacked by helicopters
"Defending the country"? With trained officials by the US Army Africa - Africom..exterminating unarmed Libyan civilian citizens..? We mean..
Well..Maybe it´s not comparable with starving a half of millions of Iraqi children to death, as a punishment because CIA and the US promoted Saddam to power..But anyway...Where is the logic?
WHERE THE HELL IS THE LOGIC?
WHERE THE HELL DOES ALL THE IDIOTS COMES FROM?
Actually, it´s just another #¤¤ crime!
Well..Maybe it´s not comparable with starving a half of millions of Iraqi children to death, as a punishment because CIA and the US promoted Saddam to power..But anyway...Where is the logic?
WHERE THE HELL IS THE LOGIC?
WHERE THE HELL DOES ALL THE IDIOTS COMES FROM?
Actually, it´s just another #¤¤ crime!
Actually, there are Broad-based campaigns to neutralize civil societies every where, including by FBI in the US.
And in some cases not just "crack down´s" but pure "### exterminations and genocides.
There are a whole lot of "Sri Lankan style "clean up´s" going on in Libya as well..Obvious..
There are a whole lot of "Sri Lankan style "clean up´s" going on in Libya as well..Obvious..
"Broad-based campaign to neutralize Iran’s vibrant civil society"..So have Syria and Turkey on the Kurdish civil society
26.02.2011, Armed attack on BDP Denizli Branch Building
DENIZLI (DIHA) – An armed attack with pump riffles on Peace and Democracy Party (BDP) Denizli Branch Building occurred yesterday late night. The party building is 50 meters away from police station. Party members gathered in front of the building. The branch’s managers will complain about the unidentified attacker or attackers.
DENIZLI (DIHA) – An armed attack with pump riffles on Peace and Democracy Party (BDP) Denizli Branch Building occurred yesterday late night. The party building is 50 meters away from police station. Party members gathered in front of the building. The branch’s managers will complain about the unidentified attacker or attackers.
Actually, FAR beyond a "crackdown" as well..And some will claim this is not some agenda, but just as usual..as for 30 years..?
http://www.diclehaber.com/2
http://bianet.org/english/
Whole families..Sons, mothers, daughters, fathers..#¤¤%# Stalin!
http://www.rhairan.biz/en/
http://persian2english.com/
Sarah Leah Whitson, Middle East director at Human Rights Watch: “The government’s crackdown has gone beyond silencing post-election demonstrators and is now a broad-based campaign to neutralize Iran’s vibrant civil society and consolidate power.”
The executions and mounting pressures against lawyers took place amid a broad crackdown following the election, and resulted in the killing of dozens of demonstrators by security forces and the detention of thousands of political opposition members and civil society activists.
In early 2010 security forces announced that they had arrested more than 6,000 people in the months following the June 12, 2009 election. Those arrested included demonstrators, lawyers, rights defenders, journalists, students, and opposition leaders, some of whom remain in prison without charge. Iran’s revolutionary courts have issued harsh sentences, in some cases based on forced confessions, against dozens convicted of various national security-related crimes.
http://www.hrw.org/en/news/2010/10/01/iran-lawyers-defence-work-repaid-loss-freedom
http://www.hrw.org/en/reports/2005/12/15/ministers-murder-iran-s-new-security-cabinet
http://www.hrw.org/en/news/2010/05/11/iran-executed-dissidents-tortured-confess
http://persian2english.com/
Sarah Leah Whitson, Middle East director at Human Rights Watch: “The government’s crackdown has gone beyond silencing post-election demonstrators and is now a broad-based campaign to neutralize Iran’s vibrant civil society and consolidate power.”
The executions and mounting pressures against lawyers took place amid a broad crackdown following the election, and resulted in the killing of dozens of demonstrators by security forces and the detention of thousands of political opposition members and civil society activists.
In early 2010 security forces announced that they had arrested more than 6,000 people in the months following the June 12, 2009 election. Those arrested included demonstrators, lawyers, rights defenders, journalists, students, and opposition leaders, some of whom remain in prison without charge. Iran’s revolutionary courts have issued harsh sentences, in some cases based on forced confessions, against dozens convicted of various national security-related crimes.
http://www.hrw.org/en/news/2010/10/01/iran-lawyers-defence-work-repaid-loss-freedom
http://www.hrw.org/en/reports/2005/12/15/ministers-murder-iran-s-new-security-cabinet
http://www.hrw.org/en/news/2010/05/11/iran-executed-dissidents-tortured-confess
Urgent Call for the immediate release of Houtan Kian and Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani
26 February 2011, Urgent Call for the immediate release of Houtan Kian and Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani; Executions imminent.
According to the latest news received by the International Committees against Stoning and Execution, the Islamic Republic of Iran’s judiciary has sentenced Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani's lawyer, Mr. Kian, to four consecutive death sentences! Three of these have been revoked, but the fourth, which is to be execution by the method of hanging, is to be carried out. Mr. Kian has been told that his sentence will be implemented imminently.
Mr. Kian was arrested on October 10, 2010, along with two German reporters and Mrs. Ashtiani’s son, Sajjad Ghaderzadeh. He was first imprisoned in Tabriz, Iran and was later moved to section 209 of the infamous Evin Prison in Tehran, Iran. Our latest news from Mr. Kian is that he has been under prolonged and severe torture, and that his body is covered with bruises and cigarette burns. He has been transferred to the prison in Tabriz, Iran where they are planning his execution.
Mr. Kian’s mother, who resides in America, is currently in Iran to help release her son; however, she has been forbidden to talk to reporters and she is not allowed to leave Iran. Her husband, Houtan's father, was executed by the Islamic Republic regime in 1981.
In a recent statement issued after the release of the two German reporters, the Islamic Republic has declared guilty and upheld the sentence for the fourth detainee, Mr. Kian.
Mr. Kian is a lawyer. He represents all political prisoners who are on death row in Iran. And his most famous client is Sakineh Ashtiani.
We ask all human rights organization, at both local and international levels, as well as all groups and individuals who have been active in advocating for Sakineh’s release, to urgently call upon the Iranian regime to immediately release both Houtan Kian and Sakineh Ashtiani.
http://iransolidarity.blogspot.com/
"Her husband, Houtan's father, was executed by the Islamic Republic regime in 1981."
Exterminations spanning through generations. Actually whole families..Britain and The US administration are actually cooperating with this regime and it´s crimes since 1979 through the US Treasury department, designate the victims as terrorists.
According to the latest news received by the International Committees against Stoning and Execution, the Islamic Republic of Iran’s judiciary has sentenced Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani's lawyer, Mr. Kian, to four consecutive death sentences! Three of these have been revoked, but the fourth, which is to be execution by the method of hanging, is to be carried out. Mr. Kian has been told that his sentence will be implemented imminently.
Mr. Kian was arrested on October 10, 2010, along with two German reporters and Mrs. Ashtiani’s son, Sajjad Ghaderzadeh. He was first imprisoned in Tabriz, Iran and was later moved to section 209 of the infamous Evin Prison in Tehran, Iran. Our latest news from Mr. Kian is that he has been under prolonged and severe torture, and that his body is covered with bruises and cigarette burns. He has been transferred to the prison in Tabriz, Iran where they are planning his execution.
Mr. Kian’s mother, who resides in America, is currently in Iran to help release her son; however, she has been forbidden to talk to reporters and she is not allowed to leave Iran. Her husband, Houtan's father, was executed by the Islamic Republic regime in 1981.
In a recent statement issued after the release of the two German reporters, the Islamic Republic has declared guilty and upheld the sentence for the fourth detainee, Mr. Kian.
Mr. Kian is a lawyer. He represents all political prisoners who are on death row in Iran. And his most famous client is Sakineh Ashtiani.
We ask all human rights organization, at both local and international levels, as well as all groups and individuals who have been active in advocating for Sakineh’s release, to urgently call upon the Iranian regime to immediately release both Houtan Kian and Sakineh Ashtiani.
http://iransolidarity.blogspot.com/
"Her husband, Houtan's father, was executed by the Islamic Republic regime in 1981."
Exterminations spanning through generations. Actually whole families..Britain and The US administration are actually cooperating with this regime and it´s crimes since 1979 through the US Treasury department, designate the victims as terrorists.
"We would urge the media not to refer to the Libyan protesters as "rebels", but as the pro democracy or simply Libyan people."
Reports of battalions breaking into hospitals, taking the dead bodies of protesters to unknown places.
Reports coming from Tripoli, Mercenaries are leaving westward, but we are getting rumors of Zawia becoming closed from all 3 entries
Reports of militia headed to misrata from sirte
Flag of independence replaces the green flag in two of the biggest cities near Tripoli, - Misrata and Zawia
Roadblocks and machine gun nests in Tripoli
Report; EU member states sold €343M+ of weapons to Libya in 2009. [PDF]
http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:C:2011:009:0001:0417:EN:PDF
"This is critical for the regime in Tripoli to understand. That is, if they take further actions of violence against innocent civilians in Libya, it is not just those who issue orders, but those who pull the trigger who will then become subject to the jurisdiction of the criminal court."
Live blog http://blogs.aljazeera.net/live/africa/live-blog-libya-feb-27
Reports coming from Tripoli, Mercenaries are leaving westward, but we are getting rumors of Zawia becoming closed from all 3 entries
Reports of militia headed to misrata from sirte
Flag of independence replaces the green flag in two of the biggest cities near Tripoli, - Misrata and Zawia
Roadblocks and machine gun nests in Tripoli
Report; EU member states sold €343M+ of weapons to Libya in 2009. [PDF]
http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:C:2011:009:0001:0417:EN:PDF
"This is critical for the regime in Tripoli to understand. That is, if they take further actions of violence against innocent civilians in Libya, it is not just those who issue orders, but those who pull the trigger who will then become subject to the jurisdiction of the criminal court."
Live blog http://blogs.aljazeera.net/live/africa/live-blog-libya-feb-27
Baloch ongoing genocide
Baloch leader Hyrbyair Marri commenting on the latest statement of Amnesty International said that though it is little too late but the statement by AI confirms that the Pakistan (security forces) have been given a free hand to carry out mass killings in Balochistan.
http://www.balochwarna.com/modules/news/article.php?storyid=3121
http://www.amnestyusa.org/document.php?id=ENGUSA20110223003&lang=e
Amnesty International Demands End to Killings, Abductions in Balochistan
Feb 24th, 2011, QUETTA: International human rights watchdog, the Amnesty International, has called upon the government of Pakistan to “immediately provide accountability for the alarming number of killings and abductions in Balochistan attributed to government forces in recent months.”
Given below is the text of the Amnesty International press release:
Amnesty International also called on Baloch armed groups to avoid attacks that target or endanger civilians, in the face of escalating attacks on government workers and non-Baloch residents of the province. In the last four months, at least 90 Baloch activists, teachers, journalists and lawyers have disappeared or been murdered, many in ‘kill and dump’ operations, according to information compiled by Amnesty International. Their bullet-ridden bodies, most bearing torture marks, have been recovered across Balochistan.
“Since October, every month has seen an increase in the cases of alleged disappearances and unlawful killings,” said Sam Zarifi, Amnesty International’s Asia-Pacific Director. “These atrocities are carried out with flagrant impunity. Credible investigations into these incidents –resulting in prosecutions – are absolutely necessary to establish some trust between the Baloch people and the Pakistan government.”
The victims’ relatives and Baloch groups blame the ‘kill and dump’ incidents on Pakistani security forces, particularly the Frontier Corps and intelligence agencies. Many of the victims were abducted by uniformed Frontier Corps soldiers, often accompanying men in plain clothes, in front of multiple witnesses.
Security forces deny the charges, claiming that the deaths were a result of rivalry between Baloch militant groups.“The human rights crisis in Balochistan has largely been ignored, even inside Pakistan, but thousands of people are not only suffering from extreme deprivation but discrimination, insecurity and human rights abuses on a massive scale,” said Sam Zarifi. “Human rights abuses attributed to the security agencies have created a climate of fear for the families of the disappeared. They are terrified to speak out in fear that security agents will kill their loved ones or abduct other family members in reprisal.”
Armed Baloch groups have also been implicated in a surge in targeted killings of non-Baloch civilians and government employees, including teachers at government education institutions. Hundreds of teachers have fled the province as a result of these killings, bringing the education system to breaking point.
Baloch armed groups have claimed responsibility for a series of bombings on gas infrastructure causing a desperate shortage of fuel for cooking and heating throughout the province during the coldest period of the year. Sectarian targeted killings have also increased, and Balochistan’s Hazara Shi’a community claims that Taleban and Sunni extremists have murdered hundreds of their members since 2004.
“Baloch armed groups must also avoid endangering civilians,” said Sam Zarifi. “The apparent targeting of civilians, teachers and government officials by Baloch groups, has forced many of them to flee the province, which only worsens conditions for the already poorly-served Baloch people.”
In November 2009, the Pakistan Government attempted to address long-running Baloch grievances about economic and political disenfranchisement and human rights abuses with a package of laws called the Aghaz Huqooq-i-Balochistan (“the Beginning of Rights of Balochistan”). However, according to a recent report in the Dawn newspaper, only a quarter ofthe proposed measures have been implemented thus far.
Amnesty International calls on the Pakistan government to:· Investigate all alleged human rights abuses, including all “disappearances” recorded by the judicial Commission of Inquiry for Missing Persons; · Bring all perpetrators of abuses to justice, whether they belong to security forces ornon-state armed groups; and
· Ensure that all individuals brought to justice receive a fair trial and are not subjected to torture or other abuse in detention.
“Pakistan’s foreign allies should ensure military assistance is not linked to human rights abuses in Balochistan,” said Sam Zarifi. “As Pakistan’s most significant international allies, Amnesty International calls on the United States and China to ensure their support for security forces in Balochistan does not assist human rights abusers.”
Background
Balochistan has a long history of civil and armed unrest since the creation of Pakistan in 1947, with ethnic Baloch groups advocating greater autonomy within the state or complete separation. Balochistan holds the largest single source of domestic energy reserves in Pakistan, but Baloch groups argue these resources disproportionately benefit other provinces and ethnic communities. The Baloch people remain one of the poorest communities within Pakistan with some of the lowest literacy and employment rates and life expectancies.
http://www.balochwarna.com/modules/news/article.php?storyid=3121
http://www.amnestyusa.org/document.php?id=ENGUSA20110223003&lang=e
Amnesty International Demands End to Killings, Abductions in Balochistan
Feb 24th, 2011, QUETTA: International human rights watchdog, the Amnesty International, has called upon the government of Pakistan to “immediately provide accountability for the alarming number of killings and abductions in Balochistan attributed to government forces in recent months.”
Given below is the text of the Amnesty International press release:
Amnesty International also called on Baloch armed groups to avoid attacks that target or endanger civilians, in the face of escalating attacks on government workers and non-Baloch residents of the province. In the last four months, at least 90 Baloch activists, teachers, journalists and lawyers have disappeared or been murdered, many in ‘kill and dump’ operations, according to information compiled by Amnesty International. Their bullet-ridden bodies, most bearing torture marks, have been recovered across Balochistan.
“Since October, every month has seen an increase in the cases of alleged disappearances and unlawful killings,” said Sam Zarifi, Amnesty International’s Asia-Pacific Director. “These atrocities are carried out with flagrant impunity. Credible investigations into these incidents –resulting in prosecutions – are absolutely necessary to establish some trust between the Baloch people and the Pakistan government.”
The victims’ relatives and Baloch groups blame the ‘kill and dump’ incidents on Pakistani security forces, particularly the Frontier Corps and intelligence agencies. Many of the victims were abducted by uniformed Frontier Corps soldiers, often accompanying men in plain clothes, in front of multiple witnesses.
Security forces deny the charges, claiming that the deaths were a result of rivalry between Baloch militant groups.“The human rights crisis in Balochistan has largely been ignored, even inside Pakistan, but thousands of people are not only suffering from extreme deprivation but discrimination, insecurity and human rights abuses on a massive scale,” said Sam Zarifi. “Human rights abuses attributed to the security agencies have created a climate of fear for the families of the disappeared. They are terrified to speak out in fear that security agents will kill their loved ones or abduct other family members in reprisal.”
Armed Baloch groups have also been implicated in a surge in targeted killings of non-Baloch civilians and government employees, including teachers at government education institutions. Hundreds of teachers have fled the province as a result of these killings, bringing the education system to breaking point.
Baloch armed groups have claimed responsibility for a series of bombings on gas infrastructure causing a desperate shortage of fuel for cooking and heating throughout the province during the coldest period of the year. Sectarian targeted killings have also increased, and Balochistan’s Hazara Shi’a community claims that Taleban and Sunni extremists have murdered hundreds of their members since 2004.
“Baloch armed groups must also avoid endangering civilians,” said Sam Zarifi. “The apparent targeting of civilians, teachers and government officials by Baloch groups, has forced many of them to flee the province, which only worsens conditions for the already poorly-served Baloch people.”
In November 2009, the Pakistan Government attempted to address long-running Baloch grievances about economic and political disenfranchisement and human rights abuses with a package of laws called the Aghaz Huqooq-i-Balochistan (“the Beginning of Rights of Balochistan”). However, according to a recent report in the Dawn newspaper, only a quarter ofthe proposed measures have been implemented thus far.
Amnesty International calls on the Pakistan government to:· Investigate all alleged human rights abuses, including all “disappearances” recorded by the judicial Commission of Inquiry for Missing Persons; · Bring all perpetrators of abuses to justice, whether they belong to security forces ornon-state armed groups; and
· Ensure that all individuals brought to justice receive a fair trial and are not subjected to torture or other abuse in detention.
“Pakistan’s foreign allies should ensure military assistance is not linked to human rights abuses in Balochistan,” said Sam Zarifi. “As Pakistan’s most significant international allies, Amnesty International calls on the United States and China to ensure their support for security forces in Balochistan does not assist human rights abusers.”
Background
Balochistan has a long history of civil and armed unrest since the creation of Pakistan in 1947, with ethnic Baloch groups advocating greater autonomy within the state or complete separation. Balochistan holds the largest single source of domestic energy reserves in Pakistan, but Baloch groups argue these resources disproportionately benefit other provinces and ethnic communities. The Baloch people remain one of the poorest communities within Pakistan with some of the lowest literacy and employment rates and life expectancies.
Full Text of UN Resolution - Libya
February 27, 2011 The full text of resolution 1970 (2011) reads as follows:
“The Security Council,
“Expressing grave concern at the situation in the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya and condemning the violence and use of force against civilians,
“Deploring the gross and systematic violation of human rights, including the repression of peaceful demonstrators, expressing deep concern at the deaths of civilians, and rejecting unequivocally the incitement to hostility and violence against the civilian population made from the highest level of the Libyan government,
“Welcoming the condemnation by the Arab League, the African Union, and the Secretary General of the Organization of the Islamic Conference of the serious violations of human rights and international humanitarian law that are being committed in the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya,
“Welcoming the Human Rights Council resolution A/HRC/S-15/2 of 25 February 2011, including the decision to urgently dispatch an independent international commission of inquiry to investigate all alleged violations of international human rights law in the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, to establish the facts and circumstances of such violations and of the crimes perpetrated, and where possible identify those responsible,
“Considering that the widespread and systematic attacks currently taking place in the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya against the civilian population may amount to crimes against humanity,
“Expressing concern at the plight of refugees forced to flee the violence in the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya,
“Expressing concern also at the reports of shortages of medical supplies to treat the wounded,
“Recalling the Libyan authorities’ responsibility to protect its population,
“Underlining the need to respect the freedoms of peaceful assembly and of expression, including freedom of the media,
“Stressing the need to hold to account those responsible for attacks, including by forces under their control, on civilians,
“Recalling article 16 of the Rome Statute under which no investigation or prosecution may be commenced or proceeded with by the International Criminal Court for a period of 12 months after a Security Council request to that effect,
“Expressing concern for the safety of foreign nationals and their rights in the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya,
“Reaffirming its strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and national unity of the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya.
“Mindful of its primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security under the Charter of the United Nations,
“Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations, and taking measures under its Article 41,
“1. Demands an immediate end to the violence and calls for steps to fulfil the legitimate demands of the population;
“2. Urges the Libyan authorities to:
(a) Act with the utmost restraint, respect human rights and international humanitarian law, and allow immediate access for international human rights monitors;
(b) Ensure the safety of all foreign nationals and their assets and facilitate the departure of those wishing to leave the country;
(c) Ensure the safe passage of humanitarian and medical supplies, and humanitarian agencies and workers, into the country; and
(d) Immediately lift restrictions on all forms of media;
“3. Requests all Member States, to the extent possible, to cooperate in the evacuation of those foreign nationals wishing to leave the country;
ICC referral
“4. Decides to refer the situation in the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya since 15 February 2011 to the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court;
“5. Decides that the Libyan authorities shall cooperate fully with and provide any necessary assistance to the Court and the Prosecutor pursuant to this resolution and, while recognizing that States not party to the Rome Statute have no obligation under the Statute, urges all States and concerned regional and other international organizations to cooperate fully with the Court and the Prosecutor;
“6. Decides that nationals, current or former officials or personnel from a State outside the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya which is not a party to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of that State for all alleged acts or omissions arising out of or related to operations in the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya established or authorized by the Council, unless such exclusive jurisdiction has been expressly waived by the State;
“7. Invites the Prosecutor to address the Security Council within two months of the adoption of this resolution and every six months thereafter on actions taken pursuant to this resolution;
“8. Recognizes that none of the expenses incurred in connection with the referral, including expenses related to investigations or prosecutions in connection with that referral, shall be borne by the United Nations and that such costs shall be borne by the parties to the Rome Statute and those States that wish to contribute voluntarily;
Arms embargo
“9. Decides that all Member States shall immediately take the necessary measures to prevent the direct or indirect supply, sale or transfer to the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, from or through their territories or by their nationals, or using their flag vessels or aircraft, of arms and related materiel of all types, including weapons and ammunition, military vehicles and equipment, paramilitary equipment, and spare parts for the aforementioned, and technical assistance, training, financial or other assistance, related to military activities or the provision, maintenance or use of any arms and related materiel, including the provision of armed mercenary personnel whether or not originating in their territories, and decides further that this measure shall not apply to:
(a) Supplies of non-lethal military equipment intended solely for humanitarian or protective use, and related technical assistance or training, as approved in advance by the Committee established pursuant to paragraph 24 below;
(b) Protective clothing, including flak jackets and military helmets, temporarily exported to the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya by United Nations personnel, representatives of the media and humanitarian and development works and associated personnel, for their personal use only; or
(c) Other sales or supply of arms and related materiel, or provision of assistance or personnel, as approved in advance by the Committee;
“10. Decides that the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya shall cease the export of all arms and related materiel and that all Member States shall prohibit the procurement of such items from the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya by their nationals, or using their flagged vessels or aircraft, and whether or not originating in the territory of the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya;
“11. Calls upon all States, in particular States neighbouring the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, to inspect, in accordance with their national authorities and legislation and consistent with international law, in particular the law of the sea and relevant international civil aviation agreements, all cargo to and from the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, in their territory, including seaports and airports, if the State concerned has information that provides reasonable grounds to believe the cargo contains items the supply, sale, transfer, or export of which is prohibited by paragraphs 9 or 10 of this resolution for the purpose of ensuring strict implementation of those provisions;
“12. Decides to authorize all Member States to, and that all Member States shall, upon discovery of items prohibited by paragraph 9 or 10 of this resolution, seize and dispose (such as through destruction, rendering inoperable, storage or transferring to a State other than the originating or destination States for disposal) items the supply, sale, transfer or export of which is prohibited by paragraph 9 or 10 of this resolution and decides further that all Member States shall cooperate in such efforts;
“13. Requires any Member State when it undertakes an inspection pursuant to paragraph 11 above, to submit promptly an initial written report to the Committee containing, in particular, explanation of the grounds for the inspections, the results of such inspections, and whether or not cooperation was provided, and, if prohibited items for transfer are found, further requires such Member States to submit to the Committee, at a later stage, a subsequent written report containing relevant details on the inspection, seizure, and disposal, and relevant details of the transfer, including a description of the items, their origin and intended destination, if this information is not in the initial report;
“14. Encourages Member States to take steps to strongly discourage their nationals from travelling to the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya to participate in activities on behalf of the Libyan authorities that could reasonably contribute to the violation of human rights;
Travel ban
“15. Decides that all Member States shall take the necessary measures to prevent the entry into or transit through their territories of individuals listed in Annex I of this resolution or designated by the Committee established pursuant to paragraph 24 below, provided that nothing in this paragraph shall oblige a State to refuse its own nationals entry into its territory;
“16. Decides that the measures imposed by paragraph 15 above shall not apply:
(a) Where the Committee determines on a case-by-case basis that such travel is justified on the grounds of humanitarian need, including religious obligation;
(b) Where entry or transit is necessary for the fulfilment of a judicial process;
(c) Where the Committee determines on a case-by-case basis that an exemption would further the objectives of peace and national reconciliation in the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya and stability in the region; or
(d) Where a State determines on a case-by-case basis that such entry or transit is required to advance peace and stability in the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya and the States subsequently notifies the Committee within forty-eight hours after making such a determination;
Asset freeze
“17. Decides that all Member States shall freeze without delay all funds, other financial assets and economic resources which are on their territories, which are owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by the individuals or entities listed in Annex II of this resolution or designated by the Committee established pursuant to paragraph 24 below, or by individuals or entities acting on their behalf or at their direction, or by entities owned or controlled by them, and decides further that all Member States shall ensure that any funds, financial assets or economic resources are prevented from being made available by their nationals or by any individuals or entities within their territories, to or for the benefit of the individuals or entities listed in Annex II of this resolution or individuals designated by the Committee;
“18. Expresses its intention to ensure that assets frozen pursuant to paragraph 17 shall at a later stage be made available to and for the benefit of the people of the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya;
“19. Decides that the measures imposed by paragraph 17 above do not apply to funds, other financial assets or economic resources that have been determined by relevant Member States:
(a) To be necessary for basic expenses, including payment for foodstuffs, rent or mortgage, medicines and medical treatment, taxes, insurance premiums, and public utility charges or exclusively for payment of reasonable professional fees and reimbursement of incurred expenses associated with the provision of legal services in accordance with national laws, or fees or service charges, in accordance with national laws, for routine holding or maintenance of frozen funds, other financial assets and economic resources, after notification by the relevant State to the Committee of the intention to authorize, where appropriate, access to such funds, other financial assets or economic resources and in the absence of a negative decision by the Committee within five working days of such notification;
(b) To be necessary for extraordinary expenses, provided that such determination has been notified by the relevant State or Member States to the Committee and has been approved by the Committee; or
(c) To be the subject of a judicial, administrative or arbitral lien or judgment, in which case the funds, other financial assets and economic resources may be used to satisfy that lien or judgment provided that the lien or judgment was entered into prior to the date of the present resolution, is not for the benefit of a person or entity designated pursuant to paragraph 17 above, and has been notified by the relevant State or Member States to the Committee;
“20. Decides that Member States may permit the addition to the accounts frozen pursuant to the provisions of paragraph 17 above of interests or other earnings due on those accounts or payments due under contracts, agreements or obligations that arose prior to the date on which those accounts became subject to the provisions of this resolution, provided that any such interest, other earnings and payments continue to be subject to these provisions and are frozen;
“21. Decides that the measures in paragraph 17 above shall not prevent a designated person or entity from making payment due under a contract entered into prior to the listing of such a person or entity, provided that the relevant States have determined that the payment is not directly or indirectly received by a person or entity designated pursuant to paragraph 17 above, and after notification by the relevant States to the Committee of the intention to make or receive such payments or to authorize, where appropriate, the unfreezing of funds, other financial assets or economic resources for this purpose, 10 working days prior to such authorization;
Designation criteria
“22. Decides that the measures contained in paragraphs 15 and 17 shall apply to the individuals and entities designated by the Committee, pursuant to paragraph 24 (b) and (c), respectively;
(a) Involved in or complicit in ordering, controlling, or otherwise directing, the commission of serious human rights abuses against persons in the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, including by being involved in or complicit in planning, commanding, ordering or conducting attacks, in violation of international law, including aerial bombardments, on civilian populations and facilities; or
(b) Acting for or on behalf of or at the direction of individuals or entities identified in subparagraph (a).
“23. Strongly encourages Member States to submit to the Committee names of individuals who meet the criteria set out in paragraph 22 above;
New Sanctions Committee
“24. Decides to establish, in accordance with rule 28 of its provisional rules of procedure, a Committee of the Security Council consisting of all the members of the Council (herein "the Committee"), to undertake to following tasks:
(a) To monitor implementation of the measures imposed in paragraphs 9, 10, 15, and 17;
(b) To designate those individuals subject to the measures imposed by paragraphs 15 and to consider requests for exemptions in accordance with paragraph 16 above;
(c) To designate those individuals subject to the measures imposed by paragraph 17 above and to consider requests for exemptions in accordance with paragraphs 19 and 20 above;
(d) To establish such guidelines as may be necessary to facilitate the implementation of the measures imposed above;
(e) To report within thirty days to the Security Council on its work for the first report and thereafter to report as deemed necessary by the Committee;
(f) To encourage a dialogue between the Committee and interested Member States, in particular those in the region, including by inviting representatives of such States to meet with the Committee to discuss implementation of the measures;
(g) To seek from all States whatever information it may consider useful regarding the actions taken by them to implement effectively the measures imposed above;
(h) To examine and take appropriate action on information regarding alleged violations or non-compliance with the measures contained in this resolution;
“25. Calls upon all Member States to report to the Committee within 120 days of the adoption of this resolution on the steps they have taken with a view to implementing effectively paragraphs 9, 10, 15 and 17 above;
Humanitarian assistance
“26. Calls upon all Member States, working together and acting in cooperation with the Secretary General, to facilitate and support the return of humanitarian agencies and make available humanitarian and related assistance in the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, and requests the States concerned to keep the Security Council regularly informed on the progress of actions undertaken pursuant to this paragraph, and expresses its readiness to consider taking additional appropriate measures, as necessary, to achieve this;
Commitment to review
“27. Affirms that it shall keep the Libyan authorities’ actions under continuous review and that it shall be prepared to review the appropriateness of the measures contained in this resolution, including the strengthening, modification, suspension or lifting of the measures, as may be needed at any time in light of the Libyan authorities’ compliance with relevant provisions of this resolution;
“28. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.”
Annex I
Travel ban
1. Al-Baghdadi, Dr Abdulqader Mohammed
Passport number: B010574. Date of birth: 01/07/1950.
Head of the Liaison Office of the Revolutionary Committees. Revolutionary Committees involved in violence against demonstrators.
2. Dibri, Abdulqader Yusef
Date of birth: 1946. Place of birth: Houn, Libya.
Head of Muammar Qadhafi’s personal security. Responsibility for regime security. History of directing violence against dissidents.
3. Dorda, Abu Zayd Umar
Director, External Security Organisation. Regime loyalist. Head of external intelligence agency.
4. Jabir, Major General Abu Bakr Yunis
Date of birth: 1952. Place of birth: Jalo, Libya.
Defence Minister. Overall responsibility for actions of armed forces.
5. Matuq, Matuq Mohammed
Date of birth: 1956. Place of birth: Khoms.
Secretary for Utilities. Senior member of regime. Involvement with Revolutionary Committees. Past history of involvement in suppression of dissent and violence.
6. Qadhaf Al-dam, Sayyid Mohammed
Date of birth: 1948. Place of birth: Sirte, Libya.
Cousin of Muammar Qadhafi. In the 1980s, Sayyid was involved in the dissident assassination campaign and allegedly responsible for several deaths in Europe. He is also thought to have been involved in arms procurement.
7. Qadhafi, Aisha Muammar
Date of birth: 1978. Place of birth: Tripoli, Libya.
Daughter of Muammar Qadhafi. Closeness of association with regime.
8. Qadhafi, Hannibal Muammar
Passport number: B/002210. Date of birth: 20/09/1975. Place of birth: Tripoli, Libya. Son of Muammar Qadhafi. Closeness of association with regime.
9. Qadhafi, Khamis Muammar
Date of birth: 1978. Place of birth: Tripoli, Libya.
Son of Muammar Qadhafi. Closeness of association with regime. Command of military units involved in repression of demonstrations.
10. Qadhafi, Mohammed Muammar
Date of birth: 1970. Place of birth: Tripoli, Libya.
Son of Muammar Qadhafi. Closeness of association with regime.
11. Qadhafi, Muammar Mohammed Abu Minyar
Date of birth: 1942. Place of birth: Sirte, Libya.
Leader of the Revolution, Supreme Commander of Armed Forces. Responsibility for ordering repression of demonstrations, human rights abuses.
12. Qadhafi, Mutassim
Date of birth: 1976. Place of birth: Tripoli, Libya.
National Security Adviser. Son of Muammar Qadhafi. Closeness of association with regime.
13. Qadhafi, Saadi
Passport number: 014797. Date of birth: 25/05/1973. Place of birth: Tripoli, Libya.
Commander Special Forces. Son of Muammar Qadhafi. Closeness of association with regime. Command of military units involved in repression of demonstrations.
14. Qadhafi, Saif al-Arab
Date of birth: 1982. Place of birth: Tripoli, Libya.
Son of Muammar Qadhafi. Closeness of association with regime.
15. Qadhafi, Saif al-Islam
Passport number: B014995. Date of birth: 25/06/1972. Place of birth: Tripoli, Libya.
Director, Qadhafi Foundation. Son of Muammar Qadhafi. Closeness of association with regime. Inflammatory public statements encouraging violence against demonstrators.
16. Al-Senussi, Colonel Abdullah
Date of birth: 1949. Place of birth: Sudan.
Director Military Intelligence. Military Intelligence involvement in suppression of demonstrations. Past history includes suspicion of involvement in Abu Selim prison massacre. Convicted in absentia for bombing of UTA flight. Brother-in-law of Muammar Qadhafi.
Annex II
Asset freeze
1. Qadhafi, Aisha Muammar
Date of birth: 1978. Place of birth: Tripoli, Libya.
Daughter of Muammar Qadhafi. Closeness of association with regime.
2. Qadhafi, Hannibal Muammar
Passport number: B/002210. Date of birth: 20/09/1975. Place of birth: Tripoli, Libya. Son of Muammar Qadhafi. Closeness of association with regime.
3. Qadhafi, Khamis Muammar
Date of birth: 1978. Place of birth: Tripoli, Libya.
Son of Muammar Qadhafi. Closeness of association with regime. Command of military units involved in repression of demonstrations.
4. Qadhafi, Muammar Mohammed Abu Minyar
Date of birth: 1942. Place of birth: Sirte, Libya.
Leader of the Revolution, Supreme Commander of Armed Forces. Responsibility for ordering repression of demonstrations, human rights abuses.
5. Qadhafi, Mutassim
Date of birth: 1976. Place of birth: Tripoli, Libya.
National Security Adviser. Son of Muammar Qadhafi. Closeness of association with regime.
6. Qadhafi, Saif al-Islam
Passport number: B014995. Date of birth: 25/06/1972. Place of birth: Tripoli, Libya.
Director, Qadhafi Foundation. Son of Muammar Qadhafi. Closeness of association with regime. Inflammatory public statements encouraging violence against demonstrators.
Statements
MARK LYALL GRANT (United Kingdom) welcomed the adoption, noting that his country was gravely concerned over the violence and had condemned the actions of the Libyan leadership. The text, he said, was a powerful signal of the determination of the international community to stand with the Libyan people as they charted their future.
HARDEEP SINGH PURI ( India) hoped that calm and stability were restored without further violence and called for measures to ensure the safety of the Indian population in Libya, as well as those attempting to leave. Noting that five Council members were not parties to the Rome Statute, including India, he said he would have preferred a “calibrated approach” to the issue. However, he was convinced that the referral of the situation to the International Criminal Court would help to bring about the end of violence, and he heeded the call of the Secretary-General on the issue. He, therefore, had voted in favour of the resolution, while stressing the importance of its provisions regarding non-States parties to the Rome Statute.
BASO SANGQU (South Africa) said his country was deeply concerned about the situation in Libya. The resolution adopted by the Security Council sent a clear and unambiguous message to Libya to stop the indiscriminate use of force in that country, and the measures it contained could contribute to the long-term objective of bringing peace and stability to the nation.
U. JOY OGWU (Nigeria) said that she was deeply concerned about the inflammatory rhetoric and loss of life occurring in Libya. As many had been calling for swift action, it was fitting that the Council had taken decisive action today. Nigeria supported the resolution and its “comprehensive” targeted sanctions. It was convinced that the text would deter individuals from supporting the regime and would provide for the protection of civilians and respect for international humanitarian and human rights law. The delegation believed that the resolution would swiftly address the ongoing violence.
SUSAN RICE ( United States) welcomed the fact that the Council had spoken with one voice this evening, in a clear warning to the Libyan Government that it must stop the killing. Calling the text a strong resolution, she said that this was about people’s ability to shape their own future. Their rights were not negotiable and could not be denied.
NAWAF SALAM (Lebanon), noting the denunciation by the League of Arab States of the crimes committed against Libyan civilians, said he concurred with its opinion, as well as its support for the right of Libyan citizens to express their opinion. That was why he had voted in favour of the resolution. He stressed the importance of reaffirming the territorial unity of Libya and expressed deep sorrow over the lives lost.
VITALY CHURKIN ( Russian Federation) said he supported the resolution because of his country’s deep concern over the situation, its sorrow over the lives lost and its condemnation of the Libyan Government’s actions. He opposed counterproductive interventions, but he said that the purpose of the resolution was to end the violence and to preserve the united sovereign State of Libya with its territorial integrity. Security for foreign citizens, including Russian citizens, must be ensured.
LI BAODONG ( China) said that China was very much concerned about the situation in Libya. The greatest urgency was to cease the violence, to end the bloodshed and civilian casualties, and to resolve the crisis through peaceful means, such as dialogue. The safety and interest of the foreign nationals in Libya must be assured. Taking into account the special circumstances in Libya, the Chinese delegation had voted in favour of the resolution.
NÉSTOR OSORIO (Colombia) said the Colombian Government was pleased with the resolution, which had emerged as a result of a “timely process of consultation”, in tune with the sense of urgency demanded by the international community. The resolution sent the “direct and solid message” that the violence in Libya must cease and that those responsible for it must answer for their crimes. Moreover, the decision to refer the situation to the International Criminal Court was an appropriate one. Colombia clearly rejected the calls for violence from official sectors in Libya, and condemned the violation of basic rights and freedoms of that country’s citizens, including the right to life and to peaceful assembly. Colombia had co-sponsored yesterday’s Human Rights Council resolution on the situation. Libya must find a way to respond legitimately to its people’s demands, and the international community must remain united to bring an end to the violence there.
JOSÉ FILIPE MORAES CABRAL (Portugal) welcomed the unanimous adoption of the resolution, which he said sent a clear, united message against the crimes being committed against civilians in Libya. He expressed deep concern over the plight of refugees and other humanitarian issues, including the safety of foreigners. Impunity would not be tolerated and serious crimes would be prosecuted.
GÉRARD ARAUD (France) welcomed the fact that the Council had unanimously answered yesterday’s appeal by the Libyan representative. The referral of the matter to the International Criminal Court might ensure that those responsible for the crimes were brought to justice. The Court had once again showed the rationale for its existence. The resolution recalled the accountability of each State for the protection of its population and the role of the international community when that responsibility was not met. He hoped the vote would open a new era for the international community as a whole.
PETER WITTIG ( Germany) welcomed what he called the Council’s swift, decisive, united and strong message that the violation of the rights of the Libyan people would not be tolerated. The referral to the International Criminal Court demonstrated the determination not to allow impunity. It should be clear to all that the Council would continue to follow the situation closely.
IVAN BARBALIĆ (Bosnia and Herzegovina) said that in the current situation time was of the essence, and that the Security Council had to react “unanimously and urgently” to end the violence and prevent further escalation of the situation in Libya. His delegation had closely followed the popular movement in Libya, and was appalled at the “unacceptable level of violence” targeted at civilians there. Bosnia and Herzegovina condemned in the strongest possible terms the violence and loss of life, and therefore fully supported the decision to refer those responsible to the International Criminal Court. He called for an immediate stop to the violence. Worried about the outflow of refugees and the high number of internally displaced persons there, he called on international organizations to provide humanitarian aid and services to those affected by the violence.
ALFRED ALEXIS MOUNGARA MOUSSOTSI (Gabon) said that the situation existing in Libya over the last two weeks required an answer and a “strong, clear message” from the Security Council. Gabon had decided to add its voice to the resolution, not only to end the violence, but also to advise the Libyan regime of the consequences of its actions. Gabon was also ready to support other measures that the Council might adopt in support of the Libyan people and their right to life and free speech.
MARIA LUIZA RIBEIRO VIOTTI ( Brazil) said that her delegation was deeply disturbed by the dramatic situation in Libya. The measures adopted today were meant to halt the violence, ensure the protection of civilians and promote respect for international law. The resolution was a “clear signal” of the Council’s readiness to respond to the situation in a manner consistent with its responsibilities. Brazil was a long-standing supporter of the integrity and universalization of the Rome Statute, and opposed the exemption from jurisdiction of nationals of those countries not parties to it. Brazil, therefore, expressed its strong reservation to the resolution’s operative paragraph 6, and reiterated its firm conviction that initiatives aimed at establishing those exemptions were not helpful to advance the cause of justice and accountability.
IBRAHIM DABBASHI ( Libya) expressed his condolences to the martyrs who had fallen under the repression of the Libyan regime, and thanked Council Members for their unanimous action, which represented moral support for his people, who were resisting the attacks. The resolution would be a signal that an end must be put to the fascist regime in Tripoli.
He launched an appeal to all the officers of the Libyan armed forces to support their own people and renounce their support for Muammar Al-Qadhafi, whom he called “criminal” and whom he said was prepared to go to extremes to keep up the repression. He appealed also to the Libyan people to keep up their struggle to restore the State to the people. He welcomed, in addition, the referral of the situation to the International Criminal Court and the fact that sanctions were not being imposed on those who might abandon Mr. Al-Qadhafi in the end.
BAN KI-MOON, United Nations Secretary-General, welcomed the resolution. “While it cannot, by itself, end the violence and the repression, it is a vital step — a clear expression of the will of a united community of nations,” he said. Calling the events in Libya “clear-cut violations of all norms governing international behaviour and serious transgressions of international human rights and humanitarian law”, he said it was of great importance that the Council was determined to reach consensus and uphold its responsibilities.
He hoped that the strong message that “gross violations of basic human rights will not be tolerated and that those responsible for grave crimes will be held accountable” would be heeded by the regime in Libya and that it would bring hope and relief to those still at risk. The sanctions were a necessary step to speed the transition to a new system of governance that had the people’s consent and participation.
He pledged to monitor the situation closely and remain in touch with world and regional leaders to support swift and concrete action. Expressing solidarity with the Libyan people in coping with the humanitarian impacts, he hoped that the new future for which they yearned would soon be theirs. Commending the Council for its decisive action, he looked for similar determination from the General Assembly and the Human Rights Council.
“Today’s measures are tough. In the coming days even bolder action may be necessary,” he said.
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“The Security Council,
“Expressing grave concern at the situation in the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya and condemning the violence and use of force against civilians,
“Deploring the gross and systematic violation of human rights, including the repression of peaceful demonstrators, expressing deep concern at the deaths of civilians, and rejecting unequivocally the incitement to hostility and violence against the civilian population made from the highest level of the Libyan government,
“Welcoming the condemnation by the Arab League, the African Union, and the Secretary General of the Organization of the Islamic Conference of the serious violations of human rights and international humanitarian law that are being committed in the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya,
“Welcoming the Human Rights Council resolution A/HRC/S-15/2 of 25 February 2011, including the decision to urgently dispatch an independent international commission of inquiry to investigate all alleged violations of international human rights law in the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, to establish the facts and circumstances of such violations and of the crimes perpetrated, and where possible identify those responsible,
“Considering that the widespread and systematic attacks currently taking place in the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya against the civilian population may amount to crimes against humanity,
“Expressing concern at the plight of refugees forced to flee the violence in the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya,
“Expressing concern also at the reports of shortages of medical supplies to treat the wounded,
“Recalling the Libyan authorities’ responsibility to protect its population,
“Underlining the need to respect the freedoms of peaceful assembly and of expression, including freedom of the media,
“Stressing the need to hold to account those responsible for attacks, including by forces under their control, on civilians,
“Recalling article 16 of the Rome Statute under which no investigation or prosecution may be commenced or proceeded with by the International Criminal Court for a period of 12 months after a Security Council request to that effect,
“Expressing concern for the safety of foreign nationals and their rights in the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya,
“Reaffirming its strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and national unity of the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya.
“Mindful of its primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security under the Charter of the United Nations,
“Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations, and taking measures under its Article 41,
“1. Demands an immediate end to the violence and calls for steps to fulfil the legitimate demands of the population;
“2. Urges the Libyan authorities to:
(a) Act with the utmost restraint, respect human rights and international humanitarian law, and allow immediate access for international human rights monitors;
(b) Ensure the safety of all foreign nationals and their assets and facilitate the departure of those wishing to leave the country;
(c) Ensure the safe passage of humanitarian and medical supplies, and humanitarian agencies and workers, into the country; and
(d) Immediately lift restrictions on all forms of media;
“3. Requests all Member States, to the extent possible, to cooperate in the evacuation of those foreign nationals wishing to leave the country;
ICC referral
“4. Decides to refer the situation in the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya since 15 February 2011 to the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court;
“5. Decides that the Libyan authorities shall cooperate fully with and provide any necessary assistance to the Court and the Prosecutor pursuant to this resolution and, while recognizing that States not party to the Rome Statute have no obligation under the Statute, urges all States and concerned regional and other international organizations to cooperate fully with the Court and the Prosecutor;
“6. Decides that nationals, current or former officials or personnel from a State outside the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya which is not a party to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of that State for all alleged acts or omissions arising out of or related to operations in the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya established or authorized by the Council, unless such exclusive jurisdiction has been expressly waived by the State;
“7. Invites the Prosecutor to address the Security Council within two months of the adoption of this resolution and every six months thereafter on actions taken pursuant to this resolution;
“8. Recognizes that none of the expenses incurred in connection with the referral, including expenses related to investigations or prosecutions in connection with that referral, shall be borne by the United Nations and that such costs shall be borne by the parties to the Rome Statute and those States that wish to contribute voluntarily;
Arms embargo
“9. Decides that all Member States shall immediately take the necessary measures to prevent the direct or indirect supply, sale or transfer to the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, from or through their territories or by their nationals, or using their flag vessels or aircraft, of arms and related materiel of all types, including weapons and ammunition, military vehicles and equipment, paramilitary equipment, and spare parts for the aforementioned, and technical assistance, training, financial or other assistance, related to military activities or the provision, maintenance or use of any arms and related materiel, including the provision of armed mercenary personnel whether or not originating in their territories, and decides further that this measure shall not apply to:
(a) Supplies of non-lethal military equipment intended solely for humanitarian or protective use, and related technical assistance or training, as approved in advance by the Committee established pursuant to paragraph 24 below;
(b) Protective clothing, including flak jackets and military helmets, temporarily exported to the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya by United Nations personnel, representatives of the media and humanitarian and development works and associated personnel, for their personal use only; or
(c) Other sales or supply of arms and related materiel, or provision of assistance or personnel, as approved in advance by the Committee;
“10. Decides that the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya shall cease the export of all arms and related materiel and that all Member States shall prohibit the procurement of such items from the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya by their nationals, or using their flagged vessels or aircraft, and whether or not originating in the territory of the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya;
“11. Calls upon all States, in particular States neighbouring the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, to inspect, in accordance with their national authorities and legislation and consistent with international law, in particular the law of the sea and relevant international civil aviation agreements, all cargo to and from the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, in their territory, including seaports and airports, if the State concerned has information that provides reasonable grounds to believe the cargo contains items the supply, sale, transfer, or export of which is prohibited by paragraphs 9 or 10 of this resolution for the purpose of ensuring strict implementation of those provisions;
“12. Decides to authorize all Member States to, and that all Member States shall, upon discovery of items prohibited by paragraph 9 or 10 of this resolution, seize and dispose (such as through destruction, rendering inoperable, storage or transferring to a State other than the originating or destination States for disposal) items the supply, sale, transfer or export of which is prohibited by paragraph 9 or 10 of this resolution and decides further that all Member States shall cooperate in such efforts;
“13. Requires any Member State when it undertakes an inspection pursuant to paragraph 11 above, to submit promptly an initial written report to the Committee containing, in particular, explanation of the grounds for the inspections, the results of such inspections, and whether or not cooperation was provided, and, if prohibited items for transfer are found, further requires such Member States to submit to the Committee, at a later stage, a subsequent written report containing relevant details on the inspection, seizure, and disposal, and relevant details of the transfer, including a description of the items, their origin and intended destination, if this information is not in the initial report;
“14. Encourages Member States to take steps to strongly discourage their nationals from travelling to the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya to participate in activities on behalf of the Libyan authorities that could reasonably contribute to the violation of human rights;
Travel ban
“15. Decides that all Member States shall take the necessary measures to prevent the entry into or transit through their territories of individuals listed in Annex I of this resolution or designated by the Committee established pursuant to paragraph 24 below, provided that nothing in this paragraph shall oblige a State to refuse its own nationals entry into its territory;
“16. Decides that the measures imposed by paragraph 15 above shall not apply:
(a) Where the Committee determines on a case-by-case basis that such travel is justified on the grounds of humanitarian need, including religious obligation;
(b) Where entry or transit is necessary for the fulfilment of a judicial process;
(c) Where the Committee determines on a case-by-case basis that an exemption would further the objectives of peace and national reconciliation in the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya and stability in the region; or
(d) Where a State determines on a case-by-case basis that such entry or transit is required to advance peace and stability in the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya and the States subsequently notifies the Committee within forty-eight hours after making such a determination;
Asset freeze
“17. Decides that all Member States shall freeze without delay all funds, other financial assets and economic resources which are on their territories, which are owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by the individuals or entities listed in Annex II of this resolution or designated by the Committee established pursuant to paragraph 24 below, or by individuals or entities acting on their behalf or at their direction, or by entities owned or controlled by them, and decides further that all Member States shall ensure that any funds, financial assets or economic resources are prevented from being made available by their nationals or by any individuals or entities within their territories, to or for the benefit of the individuals or entities listed in Annex II of this resolution or individuals designated by the Committee;
“18. Expresses its intention to ensure that assets frozen pursuant to paragraph 17 shall at a later stage be made available to and for the benefit of the people of the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya;
“19. Decides that the measures imposed by paragraph 17 above do not apply to funds, other financial assets or economic resources that have been determined by relevant Member States:
(a) To be necessary for basic expenses, including payment for foodstuffs, rent or mortgage, medicines and medical treatment, taxes, insurance premiums, and public utility charges or exclusively for payment of reasonable professional fees and reimbursement of incurred expenses associated with the provision of legal services in accordance with national laws, or fees or service charges, in accordance with national laws, for routine holding or maintenance of frozen funds, other financial assets and economic resources, after notification by the relevant State to the Committee of the intention to authorize, where appropriate, access to such funds, other financial assets or economic resources and in the absence of a negative decision by the Committee within five working days of such notification;
(b) To be necessary for extraordinary expenses, provided that such determination has been notified by the relevant State or Member States to the Committee and has been approved by the Committee; or
(c) To be the subject of a judicial, administrative or arbitral lien or judgment, in which case the funds, other financial assets and economic resources may be used to satisfy that lien or judgment provided that the lien or judgment was entered into prior to the date of the present resolution, is not for the benefit of a person or entity designated pursuant to paragraph 17 above, and has been notified by the relevant State or Member States to the Committee;
“20. Decides that Member States may permit the addition to the accounts frozen pursuant to the provisions of paragraph 17 above of interests or other earnings due on those accounts or payments due under contracts, agreements or obligations that arose prior to the date on which those accounts became subject to the provisions of this resolution, provided that any such interest, other earnings and payments continue to be subject to these provisions and are frozen;
“21. Decides that the measures in paragraph 17 above shall not prevent a designated person or entity from making payment due under a contract entered into prior to the listing of such a person or entity, provided that the relevant States have determined that the payment is not directly or indirectly received by a person or entity designated pursuant to paragraph 17 above, and after notification by the relevant States to the Committee of the intention to make or receive such payments or to authorize, where appropriate, the unfreezing of funds, other financial assets or economic resources for this purpose, 10 working days prior to such authorization;
Designation criteria
“22. Decides that the measures contained in paragraphs 15 and 17 shall apply to the individuals and entities designated by the Committee, pursuant to paragraph 24 (b) and (c), respectively;
(a) Involved in or complicit in ordering, controlling, or otherwise directing, the commission of serious human rights abuses against persons in the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, including by being involved in or complicit in planning, commanding, ordering or conducting attacks, in violation of international law, including aerial bombardments, on civilian populations and facilities; or
(b) Acting for or on behalf of or at the direction of individuals or entities identified in subparagraph (a).
“23. Strongly encourages Member States to submit to the Committee names of individuals who meet the criteria set out in paragraph 22 above;
New Sanctions Committee
“24. Decides to establish, in accordance with rule 28 of its provisional rules of procedure, a Committee of the Security Council consisting of all the members of the Council (herein "the Committee"), to undertake to following tasks:
(a) To monitor implementation of the measures imposed in paragraphs 9, 10, 15, and 17;
(b) To designate those individuals subject to the measures imposed by paragraphs 15 and to consider requests for exemptions in accordance with paragraph 16 above;
(c) To designate those individuals subject to the measures imposed by paragraph 17 above and to consider requests for exemptions in accordance with paragraphs 19 and 20 above;
(d) To establish such guidelines as may be necessary to facilitate the implementation of the measures imposed above;
(e) To report within thirty days to the Security Council on its work for the first report and thereafter to report as deemed necessary by the Committee;
(f) To encourage a dialogue between the Committee and interested Member States, in particular those in the region, including by inviting representatives of such States to meet with the Committee to discuss implementation of the measures;
(g) To seek from all States whatever information it may consider useful regarding the actions taken by them to implement effectively the measures imposed above;
(h) To examine and take appropriate action on information regarding alleged violations or non-compliance with the measures contained in this resolution;
“25. Calls upon all Member States to report to the Committee within 120 days of the adoption of this resolution on the steps they have taken with a view to implementing effectively paragraphs 9, 10, 15 and 17 above;
Humanitarian assistance
“26. Calls upon all Member States, working together and acting in cooperation with the Secretary General, to facilitate and support the return of humanitarian agencies and make available humanitarian and related assistance in the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, and requests the States concerned to keep the Security Council regularly informed on the progress of actions undertaken pursuant to this paragraph, and expresses its readiness to consider taking additional appropriate measures, as necessary, to achieve this;
Commitment to review
“27. Affirms that it shall keep the Libyan authorities’ actions under continuous review and that it shall be prepared to review the appropriateness of the measures contained in this resolution, including the strengthening, modification, suspension or lifting of the measures, as may be needed at any time in light of the Libyan authorities’ compliance with relevant provisions of this resolution;
“28. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.”
Annex I
Travel ban
1. Al-Baghdadi, Dr Abdulqader Mohammed
Passport number: B010574. Date of birth: 01/07/1950.
Head of the Liaison Office of the Revolutionary Committees. Revolutionary Committees involved in violence against demonstrators.
2. Dibri, Abdulqader Yusef
Date of birth: 1946. Place of birth: Houn, Libya.
Head of Muammar Qadhafi’s personal security. Responsibility for regime security. History of directing violence against dissidents.
3. Dorda, Abu Zayd Umar
Director, External Security Organisation. Regime loyalist. Head of external intelligence agency.
4. Jabir, Major General Abu Bakr Yunis
Date of birth: 1952. Place of birth: Jalo, Libya.
Defence Minister. Overall responsibility for actions of armed forces.
5. Matuq, Matuq Mohammed
Date of birth: 1956. Place of birth: Khoms.
Secretary for Utilities. Senior member of regime. Involvement with Revolutionary Committees. Past history of involvement in suppression of dissent and violence.
6. Qadhaf Al-dam, Sayyid Mohammed
Date of birth: 1948. Place of birth: Sirte, Libya.
Cousin of Muammar Qadhafi. In the 1980s, Sayyid was involved in the dissident assassination campaign and allegedly responsible for several deaths in Europe. He is also thought to have been involved in arms procurement.
7. Qadhafi, Aisha Muammar
Date of birth: 1978. Place of birth: Tripoli, Libya.
Daughter of Muammar Qadhafi. Closeness of association with regime.
8. Qadhafi, Hannibal Muammar
Passport number: B/002210. Date of birth: 20/09/1975. Place of birth: Tripoli, Libya. Son of Muammar Qadhafi. Closeness of association with regime.
9. Qadhafi, Khamis Muammar
Date of birth: 1978. Place of birth: Tripoli, Libya.
Son of Muammar Qadhafi. Closeness of association with regime. Command of military units involved in repression of demonstrations.
10. Qadhafi, Mohammed Muammar
Date of birth: 1970. Place of birth: Tripoli, Libya.
Son of Muammar Qadhafi. Closeness of association with regime.
11. Qadhafi, Muammar Mohammed Abu Minyar
Date of birth: 1942. Place of birth: Sirte, Libya.
Leader of the Revolution, Supreme Commander of Armed Forces. Responsibility for ordering repression of demonstrations, human rights abuses.
12. Qadhafi, Mutassim
Date of birth: 1976. Place of birth: Tripoli, Libya.
National Security Adviser. Son of Muammar Qadhafi. Closeness of association with regime.
13. Qadhafi, Saadi
Passport number: 014797. Date of birth: 25/05/1973. Place of birth: Tripoli, Libya.
Commander Special Forces. Son of Muammar Qadhafi. Closeness of association with regime. Command of military units involved in repression of demonstrations.
14. Qadhafi, Saif al-Arab
Date of birth: 1982. Place of birth: Tripoli, Libya.
Son of Muammar Qadhafi. Closeness of association with regime.
15. Qadhafi, Saif al-Islam
Passport number: B014995. Date of birth: 25/06/1972. Place of birth: Tripoli, Libya.
Director, Qadhafi Foundation. Son of Muammar Qadhafi. Closeness of association with regime. Inflammatory public statements encouraging violence against demonstrators.
16. Al-Senussi, Colonel Abdullah
Date of birth: 1949. Place of birth: Sudan.
Director Military Intelligence. Military Intelligence involvement in suppression of demonstrations. Past history includes suspicion of involvement in Abu Selim prison massacre. Convicted in absentia for bombing of UTA flight. Brother-in-law of Muammar Qadhafi.
Annex II
Asset freeze
1. Qadhafi, Aisha Muammar
Date of birth: 1978. Place of birth: Tripoli, Libya.
Daughter of Muammar Qadhafi. Closeness of association with regime.
2. Qadhafi, Hannibal Muammar
Passport number: B/002210. Date of birth: 20/09/1975. Place of birth: Tripoli, Libya. Son of Muammar Qadhafi. Closeness of association with regime.
3. Qadhafi, Khamis Muammar
Date of birth: 1978. Place of birth: Tripoli, Libya.
Son of Muammar Qadhafi. Closeness of association with regime. Command of military units involved in repression of demonstrations.
4. Qadhafi, Muammar Mohammed Abu Minyar
Date of birth: 1942. Place of birth: Sirte, Libya.
Leader of the Revolution, Supreme Commander of Armed Forces. Responsibility for ordering repression of demonstrations, human rights abuses.
5. Qadhafi, Mutassim
Date of birth: 1976. Place of birth: Tripoli, Libya.
National Security Adviser. Son of Muammar Qadhafi. Closeness of association with regime.
6. Qadhafi, Saif al-Islam
Passport number: B014995. Date of birth: 25/06/1972. Place of birth: Tripoli, Libya.
Director, Qadhafi Foundation. Son of Muammar Qadhafi. Closeness of association with regime. Inflammatory public statements encouraging violence against demonstrators.
Statements
MARK LYALL GRANT (United Kingdom) welcomed the adoption, noting that his country was gravely concerned over the violence and had condemned the actions of the Libyan leadership. The text, he said, was a powerful signal of the determination of the international community to stand with the Libyan people as they charted their future.
HARDEEP SINGH PURI ( India) hoped that calm and stability were restored without further violence and called for measures to ensure the safety of the Indian population in Libya, as well as those attempting to leave. Noting that five Council members were not parties to the Rome Statute, including India, he said he would have preferred a “calibrated approach” to the issue. However, he was convinced that the referral of the situation to the International Criminal Court would help to bring about the end of violence, and he heeded the call of the Secretary-General on the issue. He, therefore, had voted in favour of the resolution, while stressing the importance of its provisions regarding non-States parties to the Rome Statute.
BASO SANGQU (South Africa) said his country was deeply concerned about the situation in Libya. The resolution adopted by the Security Council sent a clear and unambiguous message to Libya to stop the indiscriminate use of force in that country, and the measures it contained could contribute to the long-term objective of bringing peace and stability to the nation.
U. JOY OGWU (Nigeria) said that she was deeply concerned about the inflammatory rhetoric and loss of life occurring in Libya. As many had been calling for swift action, it was fitting that the Council had taken decisive action today. Nigeria supported the resolution and its “comprehensive” targeted sanctions. It was convinced that the text would deter individuals from supporting the regime and would provide for the protection of civilians and respect for international humanitarian and human rights law. The delegation believed that the resolution would swiftly address the ongoing violence.
SUSAN RICE ( United States) welcomed the fact that the Council had spoken with one voice this evening, in a clear warning to the Libyan Government that it must stop the killing. Calling the text a strong resolution, she said that this was about people’s ability to shape their own future. Their rights were not negotiable and could not be denied.
NAWAF SALAM (Lebanon), noting the denunciation by the League of Arab States of the crimes committed against Libyan civilians, said he concurred with its opinion, as well as its support for the right of Libyan citizens to express their opinion. That was why he had voted in favour of the resolution. He stressed the importance of reaffirming the territorial unity of Libya and expressed deep sorrow over the lives lost.
VITALY CHURKIN ( Russian Federation) said he supported the resolution because of his country’s deep concern over the situation, its sorrow over the lives lost and its condemnation of the Libyan Government’s actions. He opposed counterproductive interventions, but he said that the purpose of the resolution was to end the violence and to preserve the united sovereign State of Libya with its territorial integrity. Security for foreign citizens, including Russian citizens, must be ensured.
LI BAODONG ( China) said that China was very much concerned about the situation in Libya. The greatest urgency was to cease the violence, to end the bloodshed and civilian casualties, and to resolve the crisis through peaceful means, such as dialogue. The safety and interest of the foreign nationals in Libya must be assured. Taking into account the special circumstances in Libya, the Chinese delegation had voted in favour of the resolution.
NÉSTOR OSORIO (Colombia) said the Colombian Government was pleased with the resolution, which had emerged as a result of a “timely process of consultation”, in tune with the sense of urgency demanded by the international community. The resolution sent the “direct and solid message” that the violence in Libya must cease and that those responsible for it must answer for their crimes. Moreover, the decision to refer the situation to the International Criminal Court was an appropriate one. Colombia clearly rejected the calls for violence from official sectors in Libya, and condemned the violation of basic rights and freedoms of that country’s citizens, including the right to life and to peaceful assembly. Colombia had co-sponsored yesterday’s Human Rights Council resolution on the situation. Libya must find a way to respond legitimately to its people’s demands, and the international community must remain united to bring an end to the violence there.
JOSÉ FILIPE MORAES CABRAL (Portugal) welcomed the unanimous adoption of the resolution, which he said sent a clear, united message against the crimes being committed against civilians in Libya. He expressed deep concern over the plight of refugees and other humanitarian issues, including the safety of foreigners. Impunity would not be tolerated and serious crimes would be prosecuted.
GÉRARD ARAUD (France) welcomed the fact that the Council had unanimously answered yesterday’s appeal by the Libyan representative. The referral of the matter to the International Criminal Court might ensure that those responsible for the crimes were brought to justice. The Court had once again showed the rationale for its existence. The resolution recalled the accountability of each State for the protection of its population and the role of the international community when that responsibility was not met. He hoped the vote would open a new era for the international community as a whole.
PETER WITTIG ( Germany) welcomed what he called the Council’s swift, decisive, united and strong message that the violation of the rights of the Libyan people would not be tolerated. The referral to the International Criminal Court demonstrated the determination not to allow impunity. It should be clear to all that the Council would continue to follow the situation closely.
IVAN BARBALIĆ (Bosnia and Herzegovina) said that in the current situation time was of the essence, and that the Security Council had to react “unanimously and urgently” to end the violence and prevent further escalation of the situation in Libya. His delegation had closely followed the popular movement in Libya, and was appalled at the “unacceptable level of violence” targeted at civilians there. Bosnia and Herzegovina condemned in the strongest possible terms the violence and loss of life, and therefore fully supported the decision to refer those responsible to the International Criminal Court. He called for an immediate stop to the violence. Worried about the outflow of refugees and the high number of internally displaced persons there, he called on international organizations to provide humanitarian aid and services to those affected by the violence.
ALFRED ALEXIS MOUNGARA MOUSSOTSI (Gabon) said that the situation existing in Libya over the last two weeks required an answer and a “strong, clear message” from the Security Council. Gabon had decided to add its voice to the resolution, not only to end the violence, but also to advise the Libyan regime of the consequences of its actions. Gabon was also ready to support other measures that the Council might adopt in support of the Libyan people and their right to life and free speech.
MARIA LUIZA RIBEIRO VIOTTI ( Brazil) said that her delegation was deeply disturbed by the dramatic situation in Libya. The measures adopted today were meant to halt the violence, ensure the protection of civilians and promote respect for international law. The resolution was a “clear signal” of the Council’s readiness to respond to the situation in a manner consistent with its responsibilities. Brazil was a long-standing supporter of the integrity and universalization of the Rome Statute, and opposed the exemption from jurisdiction of nationals of those countries not parties to it. Brazil, therefore, expressed its strong reservation to the resolution’s operative paragraph 6, and reiterated its firm conviction that initiatives aimed at establishing those exemptions were not helpful to advance the cause of justice and accountability.
IBRAHIM DABBASHI ( Libya) expressed his condolences to the martyrs who had fallen under the repression of the Libyan regime, and thanked Council Members for their unanimous action, which represented moral support for his people, who were resisting the attacks. The resolution would be a signal that an end must be put to the fascist regime in Tripoli.
He launched an appeal to all the officers of the Libyan armed forces to support their own people and renounce their support for Muammar Al-Qadhafi, whom he called “criminal” and whom he said was prepared to go to extremes to keep up the repression. He appealed also to the Libyan people to keep up their struggle to restore the State to the people. He welcomed, in addition, the referral of the situation to the International Criminal Court and the fact that sanctions were not being imposed on those who might abandon Mr. Al-Qadhafi in the end.
BAN KI-MOON, United Nations Secretary-General, welcomed the resolution. “While it cannot, by itself, end the violence and the repression, it is a vital step — a clear expression of the will of a united community of nations,” he said. Calling the events in Libya “clear-cut violations of all norms governing international behaviour and serious transgressions of international human rights and humanitarian law”, he said it was of great importance that the Council was determined to reach consensus and uphold its responsibilities.
He hoped that the strong message that “gross violations of basic human rights will not be tolerated and that those responsible for grave crimes will be held accountable” would be heeded by the regime in Libya and that it would bring hope and relief to those still at risk. The sanctions were a necessary step to speed the transition to a new system of governance that had the people’s consent and participation.
He pledged to monitor the situation closely and remain in touch with world and regional leaders to support swift and concrete action. Expressing solidarity with the Libyan people in coping with the humanitarian impacts, he hoped that the new future for which they yearned would soon be theirs. Commending the Council for its decisive action, he looked for similar determination from the General Assembly and the Human Rights Council.
“Today’s measures are tough. In the coming days even bolder action may be necessary,” he said.
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Kashmir Uncut – Local Cable news banned in Kashmir
February 26, 2011, Tajajmul Syed , Poltical Editor, Sen Tv talks about the ban on local news channels in Kashmir. http://kashmiruprising.wordpress.com/
Helicopters flying over Libya and shooting at civilian citizens are trained by US Army Africa - Africom
Libyan officers at US Army schools were trained in border security, medical exchanges and helicopter training.
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Actually, Gates can take his lower parts and drag in the gravel path! He´s not welcome here any more!
Gates Warns Against More Wars Like Iraq and Afghanistan
He is way to old for this and should step down as well! IT´S SO #¤¤ HARD TO UNDERSTAND! ISN´T IT!
Actually, he should not just step down he should be put in jail in zingzing with every other #¤¤ psychopath!
Or actually, he is a legitimate military target according to the 1949 Geneva Convention!
He is way to old for this and should step down as well! IT´S SO #¤¤ HARD TO UNDERSTAND! ISN´T IT!
Actually, he should not just step down he should be put in jail in zingzing with every other #¤¤ psychopath!
Or actually, he is a legitimate military target according to the 1949 Geneva Convention!
As journalists from Reuters and other news organisations were driven by Libyan officials from Tripoli airport into the city late on Friday
At the same time Sniper Units with British sniper rifles are deployed in Tripoli and SUVs full of armed men are sweeping the streets around the US embassy, doing raids and mass arrests against every potential opposition, while protesters and freedom seeking individual are shot and exterminated after have been killed and massacred in the masses for over 10 days with no no-fly-zone and leaders in Britain and the US have not been so sure of what´s happening.
Actually, claims of Gaddafis war fare against the US and Britain and revolutionary youngsters in Libya.."defending the country"
Seems quite similar to "when al-Qiada decided to have a genocide on Iraqis"..
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While militia men is roaming the streets around the US embassy, after the US leaders have not been so sure what´s happening..
It´s quite a difference between talking bullsh*t in the only media available, while every other other media is "cut off to hold the world in dark" while the whole world is watching and reality...Isn´t it.. February 26, Friday, Maitiga military have joined the people.
Libya 3 hours ago Arrival of airplanes at Mitiga airport carrying mercenaries
Arrival of airplanes at Mitiga airport carrying mercenaries
February 26, Mercenaries reportedly open fire on protesters in Misrata. Al-Arabiya reported minutes ago that mercenaries have opened fire on protesters in the town of Misrata.
Dozens have been reported to be severely wounded after security forces opened fire on protesters in Sabratha.
The al-Khuweildi al-Humaidi battalion opened fire in an area along a strip on the Mediterranean cost between the cities of Sabratha and Surman, according to Reuters and the BBC.
Dozens have been reported to be severely wounded after security forces opened fire on protesters in Sabratha.
The al-Khuweildi al-Humaidi battalion opened fire in an area along a strip on the Mediterranean cost between the cities of Sabratha and Surman, according to Reuters and the BBC.
Libya 3 hours ago Arrival of airplanes at Mitiga airport carrying mercenaries
Arrival of airplanes at Mitiga airport carrying mercenaries
February 26, Mercenaries reportedly open fire on protesters in Misrata. Al-Arabiya reported minutes ago that mercenaries have opened fire on protesters in the town of Misrata.
Dozens have been reported to be severely wounded after security forces opened fire on protesters in Sabratha.
The al-Khuweildi al-Humaidi battalion opened fire in an area along a strip on the Mediterranean cost between the cities of Sabratha and Surman, according to Reuters and the BBC.
Dozens have been reported to be severely wounded after security forces opened fire on protesters in Sabratha.
The al-Khuweildi al-Humaidi battalion opened fire in an area along a strip on the Mediterranean cost between the cities of Sabratha and Surman, according to Reuters and the BBC.
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