Hundreds of democracy protesters are being massacred by the air force and military in Libya. The UN is in emergency meetings right now and could freeze the regimes assets, impose a no fly zone, and threaten trials in international courts. Tell the UN to act now to stop the bloodshed:
In Libya, armed forces are using machine guns and fighter jets against pro-democracy protesters — hundreds have been killed and, without immediate international action, it could spiral into a national bloodbath.
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is holding an emergency meeting on Libya now. If we can pressure them to agree to a no-fly zone over Libya, a freeze of Qaddafi’s, his family’s and his high command’s assets, targeted sanctions against the regime, and international prosecution of any military officials involved in the crackdown — this could stop airforce bombings and split Qaddafi’s command structure.
We have no time to lose — the people of Libya are being slaughtered by government forces. Click to send a message directly to all the UNSC delegations to stop the violence and share this with everyone — let’s inundate them with messages and spur them to action:
http://www.avaaz.org/en/end_libya_violence/?vl
Colonel Qaddafi came to power through a military coup and has ruled with an iron fist for 42 years with no parliament or constitution. He the longest-serving dictator in Africa and the Middle East. No foreign press are allowed in Libya, and the government has shut down the internet and mobile phone networks in an attempt to hide the brutal violence. But protesters, who are demanding regime change and basic rights, are reporting that thousands of people have taken to the streets and hundreds have been massacred. UN human rights chief Navi Pillay says attacks ‘may amount to crimes against humanity’.
Appalled by the atrocities, Libyan diplomats and some army high command have already defected the regime. If the UN can ramp up the pressure on Qaddafi and his cohorts — confiscating their riches and threatening them with trials, those commanding the brutality may reconsider and stop the bloodshed. Brazil holds the UNSC Presidency, a government with a strong commitment to human rights with whom Avaaz has a strong campaigning reputation. We don’t have long to influence the UNSC — let’s flood their inboxes with messages from across the world — send a message and forward this to friends and family:
http://www.avaaz.org/en/end_libya_violence/?vl
The people of Libya are being gunned down for demanding freedom, health, education and a decent wage — basic needs that we all share. Today, as a global community, let’s raise our voices from every corner of the world to condemn the shocking massacres, and togethertake action to end the bloodshed and support the Libyans rightful call for change.
With hope and determination,
Alice, Ricken, Pascal, Graziela, Rewan and the entire Avaaz team
Sources
UN council to discuss Libya, Al Jazeera
http://english.aljazeera.net/news/middleeast/2011/02/2011221214022682385.htmlChoas and bloodshed in Libya
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/23/world/africa/23libya.html?_r=1&hpLive updates on Libya from the Guardian and the BBC:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/blog/2011/feb/22/libya-erupts-gaddafi-live-updates
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-12307698
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Avaaz – Libya: Stop the crackdown
February 23, 2011 by admin
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