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Libya's Deputy Ambassador Calls for ICC Investigation into Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity

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Libya's deputy ambassador to the United Nations, Ibrahim Dabbashi, has called for an investigation into the genocide and crimes against humanity committed by Muammar Gaddafi during the ongoing unrest in the country. Gaddafi's regime has been accused of waging a bloody battle to maintain power, with warplanes and helicopters firing directly on protesters in the capital, Tripoli. The diplomatic staff at the Libyan mission to the United Nations, including Dabbashi, have declared that they no longer represent Gaddafi and are now serving the Libyan people. They have demanded the immediate removal of the regime and the imposition of a no-fly zone to prevent arms supplies and mercenaries from arriving in the country.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Libyan deputy ambassador to the United Nations, Ibrahim Dabbashi, has called for an investigation into the genocide and crimes against humanity committed by Muammar Gaddafi's regime.
  • Dabbashi has demanded the imposition of a no-fly zone and the establishment of a safe passage for medical supplies into Benghazi.
  • The diplomatic staff at the Libyan mission to the United Nations have declared that they no longer represent Gaddafi and are now serving the Libyan people.
  • The regime has been accused of using armed forces from unidentified African countries to crush the uprising, with reports of mercenaries being deployed against protesters.
  • The African Union (AU) has maintained silence over the events in Libya, despite condemnations from other regional and international bodies.
  • Human Rights Watch has called for a total cut-off of military and security aid to Libya and for the demand that Libya restore the Internet and allow journalists and human rights groups to report on the situation.
  • The United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon has condemned the escalating violence in Libya and told Gaddafi that it "must stop immediately".

Statistics:

  • At least one fighter jet has reportedly landed in Malta, following the pilots' decision to defect and request political asylum.
  • Graphic videos and images of disfigured bodies in Libya are flooding the Internet and YouTube.
  • Hospitals are struggling to keep up with the flow of dead bodies and injured people.
  • Libya's diplomatic staff, including Dabbashi, are serving the Libyan people rather than Gaddafi's regime.
  • Gaddafi has recruited armed forces from unidentified African countries to crush the uprising.
  • The African Union's budget is primarily funded by five countries, including Libya, who account for 75% of its funds.
  • The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has made only one referral to the International Criminal Court (ICC) prior to the current situation in Libya.

Sources:

  • United Nations
  • Libya's mission to the United Nations
  • The Washington Post
  • Human Rights Watch
  • Sudan Tribune
  • Al-Jazeera TV
  • The Arab League
  • The Organization of Islamic Countries (OIC)

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