Security Council extends Libyan mission
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March 13, 2012, Tuesday
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THE UN Security Council voted unanimously yesterday to extend its political mission in Libya with a mandate to support the government in promoting democracy, restoring public security, and eliminating the flood of weapons in the country especially shoulder-fired anti-aircraft missiles.
A resolution extending the UN mission for a year was adopted unanimously at the start of a ministerial meeting on challenges from last year's Arab Spring. Libya celebrated the first anniversary of the start of its revolution on February 17, but its government faces a host of problems, first and foremost asserting authority over the country. Hundreds of armed militias that helped oust Moammar Gadhafi are the real power on the ground, wielding control over cities, neighborhoods and borders.
The country has been plagued by revenge attacks by those who suffered at the hands of Gadhafi's forces during the brutal civil war that ousted the Libyan dictator after more than four decades. Human rights groups have documented reports of widespread torture and killings of detainees deemed loyal to Gadhafi, including foreigners suspected of being mercenaries. According to the UN, up to 6,000 Libyans are detained in facilities run by revolutionary brigades.
The Security Council expressed concern over continuing reports of reprisals, arbitrary detentions, torture and extrajudicial executions and called on Libyan authorities "to take all steps necessary to prevent violations of human rights."
The council maintained the arms embargo on Libya but ordered its committee monitoring sanctions to consult with Libyan authorities and lift the asset freeze on the Libyan Investment Authority and the Libyan Africa Investment Portfolio "as soon as practical."
A resolution extending the UN mission for a year was adopted unanimously at the start of a ministerial meeting on challenges from last year's Arab Spring. Libya celebrated the first anniversary of the start of its revolution on February 17, but its government faces a host of problems, first and foremost asserting authority over the country. Hundreds of armed militias that helped oust Moammar Gadhafi are the real power on the ground, wielding control over cities, neighborhoods and borders.
The country has been plagued by revenge attacks by those who suffered at the hands of Gadhafi's forces during the brutal civil war that ousted the Libyan dictator after more than four decades. Human rights groups have documented reports of widespread torture and killings of detainees deemed loyal to Gadhafi, including foreigners suspected of being mercenaries. According to the UN, up to 6,000 Libyans are detained in facilities run by revolutionary brigades.
The Security Council expressed concern over continuing reports of reprisals, arbitrary detentions, torture and extrajudicial executions and called on Libyan authorities "to take all steps necessary to prevent violations of human rights."
The council maintained the arms embargo on Libya but ordered its committee monitoring sanctions to consult with Libyan authorities and lift the asset freeze on the Libyan Investment Authority and the Libyan Africa Investment Portfolio "as soon as practical."
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