U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton make a written statement related to Libya. According to him, pro-troops committed atrocities Qaddafi new. "Qaddafi use snipers to shoot at civilians who were seeking medical help," Clinton said as the news AP and AFP on Thursday (04/14/2011).
Not only that. According to Hillary, Qaddafi also ordered mercenaries opened fire on civilian homes. "Coalition forces under NATO will stop the ways," he said.
U.S. and allies begin air strikes on 19 March after the UN Security Council resolution allowing the use of all means to protect civilians from the army Qaddafi. After some initial operation performed under the command of the United States, now NATO took over command from the hands of Washington.
According to Clinton, the Government of Libya is also reported to have destroyed the food warehouse and cut off water and electricity supplies to the city Misrata controlled by the rebels. "Thousands of civilians have been forced out of their homes as tanks and artillery attacks," he said.
"Under the command and control of NATO, coalition forces running the mandate UNSC resolution 1973 (Security Council Resolution) to protect innocent civilians in Libya," said Clinton.
"The international community will continue to exclaim in one voice to support the transition to a brighter future for the people of Libya," he said again.
Meanwhile, the U.S. Defense Department said that U.S. jets also participated in air operations in Libya. This admission comes two weeks after U.S. President Barrack Obama stated that the U.S. military will take a supporting role in NATO operations in Libya.
No comments:
Post a Comment