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| International community denounces Gharghour slaughter |
| 2013-11-17 |
| [Libya Herald] There has been strong international condemnation of the festivities yesterday in Tripoli ...a confusing city, one end of which is located in Lebanon and the other end of which is the capital of Libya. Its chief distinction is being mentioned in the Marine Hymn... 's Gharghour district. As well as sending condolences to grieving relatives of the victims and reiterating support for the Libyan authorities, the British government has condemned the violence. "We urge all parties to exercise restraint and to refrain from further violence," said British Minister of State for Middle East and North Africa, Hugh Robertson. "It is essential that all gangs are integrated fully into state structures, or put down their weapons and return to civilian life." Robertson said: "We urge the Libyan people to work together to fulfil the aims of the 17 February Revolution and we stand alongside them as they strive to build a more peaceful, secure and prosperous Libya". The German Foreign Minister, Guido Westerwelle said he was "dismayed" by the bloody fighting in the Libyan capital Tripoli, resulting in so many dead and injured. "These events are a serious warning sign," he said. "I urge the government, parliament, and all political forces, to work together for a peaceful and democratic transition process in a united Libya." |
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