The Libyan ambassador to London was being summoned
to the Foreign Office (FO) Monday to be told "in the strongest terms our
absolute condemnation of the use of lethal force against demonstrators",
Foreign Secretary William Hague said.
He said that Britain was calling an "immediate immediate end to the
violence and the killing of protesters, and for all parties to act in a
restrained and humane manner".
There should be a full investigation into the events in Benghazi and
eastern Libya with a commitment that those responsible will be held
accountable,
In a statement issued by the Foreign Office, Hague also called for a
commitment to genuine dialogue and political and economic reform, access for
international human rights monitors, the lifting of restrictions on the
internet and media, and an end to the intimidation and detention of
journalists.
He said that the Libyan government should also offer full protection to
foreign nationals in Libya and to provide assistance to those who wanted to
leave.
"The world is watching Libya, with mounting concern. The Libyan government
should be in no doubt that it will be held accountable by the international
community for its actions,"
Hague said: "The Libyan government's refusal to recognise the extent of
their people's concerns and disregard for their safety undermines their
credibility. The Libyan government must take responsibility for the safety of
its people."
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