U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon voiced alarm on Thursday over recent reports of civilians killed in NATO’s intervention in Libya and called on all sides to do as much as possible to avoid killing innocent people.
The Secretary”s concerned public statement comes after Gadhafi officials this week claimed that 85 civilians were killed by NATO bombs and Amnesty International called for an investigation of the incident. NATO admits the operation took place but has so far denied any evidence of civilian casualties, despite some corroboration of official claims by independent journalists.
Various recent reports of civilians dying due to NATO airstrikes are troubling given the mandate authorizing the intervention, which justified it on humanitarian grounds. Now in its sixth month, the intervention in Libya continues to deteriorate and shows no signs of waning.
Nor does NATO show any signs of investigating its alleged responsibility in the death of innocent civilians. Holding Western powers accountable in military interventions like this one have little historical precedent, and are unlikely to be realized in the case of Libya.
Since when is anyone in a position of power concerned about civilian deaths? They better be careful. You start showing concern over civilian deaths and that might arouse the anger of the US government.
SecGen Ban Ki-moon. Just another servile lapdog that barks on command. Well, too little too damn late. STFU Ban Ki, YOU are irrelevant.
"UNITED NATIONS, Aug 11 (Reuters) – U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon voiced alarm on Thursday over recent reports of civilians killed in Libya's civil war and called on all sides to do as much as possible to avoid killing innocent people.
"The Secretary-General is deeply concerned by reports of the unacceptably large number of civilian casualties as a result of the conflict in Libya," Ban's press office said in a statement."
And then what.., perhaps is about time for UN to demand an answer for US involvements in Syria and Libya.., perhaps is about time for UN secretary General Ban Ki-moon to be moved by what is happening in other part of the world where US and EU militarism regime killing people just because they can.
The atrocities conducted by US and EU has been well documented from Balkan wars to Afghanistan and then Iraq and now in Libya.., the question is.., although General Ban Ki-moon may regard all EU and US wars as “not necessary” but the question remains.., then what. What is it that this man is willing to do and capable of doing to stop the NATO bombing.., what don’t he demands for a total investigation in what is going on in Libya by the ICC.., why isn’t he demand an answer from US.., why US and NATO still bombing Libya when both governments accusations in Kaddafi “killing his own people” or “ saving innocent lives” proven to be wrong.., what is Amnesty International can do to stop NATO bombing.., would they start their own investigation and report to ICC for further investigation and perhaps prosecution.., would the war be stopped or paused then., would ICC then start a process prosecuting the French president Sarkozi or English government or for that matter Hillary Clinton or Obama and his UN ambassador Susan Rice for what they do and what their plan is.
Can UN secretary General Ban Ki-moon question the connection between US – NATO – Saudis and UAE involvement in Libya.., and why these government are so eager in changing Syrians and Libyan legitimate governments but not Israel.., why UN is not involved where there is all kind of proof showing armed man in Syrian cities attacking police and other government forces.., this matter didn’t just happen.., this film – document been for people to see for last 3-4 months yet EU and US media not showing it. So what’s left for General Ban Ki-moon to do.., what can he do.., or what Amnesty International is able to do.., perhaps they both can start looking at their legal options.., like ICC.., that is to say if ICC is neutral in this and all other matters involving US and NATO military abuse around the world.
What is happening in Syria or Libya it is not a question of opposing when the killing is done.., but it is the UN and Amnesty international or other organizations alike to oppose the wars period…, proceed with all the legal and social obligations before the killings starts., this is a task for ICC.., this is a task for ICC when the bombing of Iraq started.., so where is that Italian boss of all bosses to prosecute George W. Bush and rest of his gang for their part in what they have done in Iraq.., where is that Italian boss of all bosses to prosecute Bill Clinton and Tony Blair for their part in Balkan and Iraq wars.
That is what he always does: condemns "all sides". I would like to have his salary for such an easy job. He can script everything in advance — all half a dozen slogans or so. What a dweeb.
NATO killing of civilians is meant to keep the pot on the boil.
The more innocent civilians killed – the more husbands, fathers, wives , sons and daughters seek the only avenue of getting justice AND THAT IS TO THROW THEIR LOT IN WITH THE SUPPOSED TERRORISTS AGAINST BRUTAL WESTERN AGGRESSION.
So wait a minute, you mean to tell me that if we fly over a country while throwing high explosives at it, innocent people may die? Who the f*ck forgot to send Ban that memo? Tell them they're fired.
watch it yourself what this means really:
Libya : crimes of nato in Zliten [08-08-2011][1/2] الجزيرة : مجزرة زليتن
Libyan war NATO air missile targeted lung disease clinic and food store killed 13 people 09/08/11
NATO AIR RAID ON LIBYAN MILITARY SHEEPS
A Libyan Girl's Message to Obama & NATO on Their Aggression on Libya http://urs1798.wordpress.com/2011/08/09/die-massa…
millions of refugees:
Warning – NATO Air Strike in Brega Libya – Nato Kills Civilians
in Brega minimum 16 deaths and 36 injured of the libyan bishop conference
(view from far away)
SAME impact on site in Brega,Libya (arb. engl.subs)
the moonie wakes up
The US is guilty thats for sure.And Israel is the worst government in the Mid East and I am mad ferious what scum the American government with few exeptions is.Just vlook at Israels Sampson Option its proff how is not only the most dangerous in the Mid East but along with the US the worlds most dangerous governments.