Libya United Nations investigators to probe violations of the rights - Reuters

By Guy Desmond

TRIPOLI. Wed, April 27, 2011 9 pm EDT

TRIPOLI (Reuters) - a team of investigators from the United Nations, the answers sought Wednesday to Libyan officials on allegations of forces loyal to Muammar al-Gaddafi had committed violations of human rights.

The three members of the inquiry commission has met with Libyan officials and said it would be an urgent need for access to prisons, hospitals and regions of the country where it suspects violations of rights are underway.

"We have a number of issues related to indiscriminate shelling of civilian areas, victims among civilians, torture and the use of other issues and mercenaries," said Cherif Bassiouni, an Egyptian legal expert and member of the commission.

"The commission of inquiry is here to inform and to find, with the Libyan Government, what is its position in several types of violations that...". "(we) discovered during our investigation on the ground", he told journalists after talks with Libyan officials.

Asked what the United Nations team access should be given by the Libyan authorities, Bassiouni, said: "we know still." We said everything in writing and verbally stated and we intend to push for it. ?

The Organization of the United Nations, Western Governments and some Arab States accuse Libyan leader Mu'ammar al-Gaddafi ordered its security forces of killing hundreds of civilians who raised in protest against its rule in four decades.

Libyan officials deny killing civilians, saying that security forces were forced to act against armed bands and al-Qaeda sympathizers who, say, trying to take control of the oil exporting country.

Bassiouni said that he would also use the delegation to Tripoli to raise the issue of foreign journalists held in Libya.

Libyan authorities hold two journalists from U.S., a Spanish, a South African and a Canadian, according to the Committee based on the United States for the protection of journalists in. Officials say that they contain only journalists if they are illegally in the country.

"I... have them (the Libyan Government) gave a list of all the foreign journalists who are in detention,"Bassiouni said."".

"We requested the opportunity to visit them and to ask why they are not be released.". I hope that this initiative will impact on journalists. ?

The commission of inquiry was set up in February by the UN Human Rights Council and is due to present his report on the violations of the rights in Libya in June.

Bassiouni, said the commission has already carried out investigations on the ground in Libya is controlled by the rebels, as well as on the borders of the Libya and was also planning to travel to Tripoli.

(Written by Christian Lowe.) (Editing by Sophie hares)

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Assign nations of Syrian EU sent the Suppression - BBC News

April 27, 2011, update 13 h 23 GMT United Nations calls for the countries of the EU of Syria abuse investigationsFive called the Syrian ambassadors to condemn the recent violent repression of Damascus on anti-government protestersFrance said.

Paris said that the diplomatic action was jointly conducted by the France, Great Britain, Germany, Italy and Spain.

Earlier, A Chief, Ban Ki-moon condemned the Syria for the use of tanks with live bullets against the demonstrators.

There are reports of shooting later in the southern town of Deraa, where rally first exploded last month.

Most tanks are supposed to be directed to city - where army troops attacked demonstrators Monday.

Over 450 people around the Syria were killed since the start of the demonstrations for democracy nearly six weeks ago.

The Government of President Bashar al-Assad disputed Western opinion that events have been non-violent.

In a statement made by the official news agency, he said that he sent troops in several towns on the request of the citizens who are concerned with the "armed extremists". Opposition leaders say that the protests are peaceful.

"Snipers" of Deraa

Top French diplomat Hervé Ladsous met with Syrian Ambassador Lamia Chakkour Wednesday, the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.

He said that Paris expressed "firm condemnation of the escalation of the repression by the Syrian authorities against the population."

The communication has been "part of a movement coordinated with Britain, Germany, Spain and Italy."

The envoys are also EU must gather in Brussels Friday to discuss imposing sanctions on the Syria.

During this time, in Deraa, sources reported sporadic firing and explosions Wednesday.

Images displayed on the internet showed Syrian tanks into the city to reinforce the troops moved two days ago.

Amnesty International cited eyewitnesses as saying that the army were taking injured residents lying in the streets and that others were trying to save them.

But with communications apparently cut from Deraa, it's hard, it is certain that what is happening there, the BBC Jim Muir at Lebanon nearby, said.

Elite army units have also moved into the Duma, a suburb of Damascus, our correspondent adds.

He adds that there are also reports of arrests, widespread opposition figures in the country.

Despite repression, protest organisers have called the sit-in Thursday to commemorate those who were killed. Friday - the traditional day of protest - had been designated as a "day of rage".

453 Now reaches A number of deaths since the start of the unrest, said the Syrian human rights observatory.

"Refusal of fire".

On Wednesday, a human rights activist said it has documented the cases of a soldier shot dead by the army for refusing to fire on the demonstrators in Baniyas.

The army has blamed Islamic radicals for his death, but the lament at the funeral of the soldier "openly accused the security forces of shooting that soldier", Wissam tariff, Director of the Syrian Insan human rights organization, told the BBC.

The 15-nation United Nations Security Council should address the issue of the Syria again later Wednesday.

A draft text - proposed by the United Kingdom, France, Germany and Portugal - condemns violence against civilians and supports the appeal of Mr. Ban for an independent "transparent" death investigation in demonstrations.

The Syrian Envoy to the United Nations, Bashar Jaafari, said Damascus was able to conduct its own investigation and that "nothing to hide".

The BBC, Barbara Plett, at the headquarters of the United Nations in New York, says that it will be difficult for members of the Security Council to agree.

China and the Russia veto power holders are especially careful because they are unhappy with the intervention in Libya, she said.

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New: The United Nations Security Council discussed Yemen - CNN

Supporters of President Ali Abdullah Saleh climbing on the Poles during a rally was held in the capital Sanaa, April 15, 2011.New: United Nations Security Council examines YemenNEW: UNICEF voices concern at the death of childrenNEW: killed at least 1 confirmed Wednesday

Sanaa, Yemen (CNN) - mounted Yemen Wednesday as world powers of losses to the political crisis paralyzing the poor and restive nation.

The United Nations Security Council met for the first time Tuesday to tackle hostilities Yemen, where anti-government protesters have clashed with security forces and pro-Government demonstrators over the past two months.

The efforts of the United Nations to deal with the crisis of the Yemen coincide with the initiative in the Gulf Cooperation Council six nations, or the GCC – a coalition of Arab Gulf nations working to ease tensions between the Government of the Yemen Ali Abdullah Saleh and a restless opposition.

The Security Council could not agree on a joint statement, and it is not known if any diplomatic response will be forthcoming on the Yemen in the next few days.

But a diplomat said that Yemen first time on the agenda of the Security Council and perhaps he was "too early for everyone in agreement".

This world and regional diplomatic focus on the Yemen at the time where the demonstrators the streets in the capital of Sana'a and other cities across the country, the United Nations calls the world's poorest countries in the region.

One death was reported in Hodeida Wednesday, when the security forces in civilian clothing shot and killed one demonstrating, said sources.

Security officials in the city of the province said Aden Khormaksar soldier was killed and three others were injured. The security forces, said they saw at least six armed with machine guns, local residents attacked the security forces.

Eyewitnesses said the troops had been antagonizing the Khormaksar by implementing control points, questioning people in the streets and using threatening language.

The instability of the Yemen is rooted in basic economic and political grievances, but the instability of the country is the West. This is because the terrorist network al-Qaeda has a strong presence there. The Saleh Government has been a U.S. ally in the fight against Islamic militants there.

The United Nations, the Security Council was informed by a senior officer of the political affairs of the United Nations and United Nations sent to the Yemen. The Germany and the Lebanon has introduced a Declaration on the Yemen which would have called the moderation of the violence, among other themes.

Ambassador to the United States to the United Nations Susan Rice said at the United States and other nations discussed demanded deference and an end to violence in the Yemen with a credible transition to democracy.

The United States and the France wanted to express their support for the efforts of the GCC. The Germany expressed concerns about the deterioration of the situation in the Yemen the meeting and called on all parties to have a dialogue with the Yemen. He also expressed to the CCG.

But a diplomat U.N. said concerns of China and the Russia blocked a response unified to the evolution of the situation, and some countries wanted more time to consult their Governments.

Another organization of the United Nations, United Nations Children Fund, said Wednesday that too many children are exposed to the danger to the Yemen.

Spokesperson for the UNICEF Marixie Mercado told journalists in Geneva, Switzerland, that at least 26 children were killed, by real bullets or ammunition in the past two months mainly.

Another 15 children were killed in a large explosion at the factory of ammunition of Abyan in March "when civilians were reportedly pillaged the facility, which had been previously taken by militants."

Mercado said that more than 80 other children had been injured to beatings, rock-throwing or shootings. She said nearly 800 others were exposed to tear gas to the Yemen.Richard Roth of CNN Christine Theodorou in Abu Dhabi and Hakim Almasmari in Sanaa of CNN journalist, the United Nations has contributed to this report.

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Hit Gbagbo loyalist forces of the United Nations camps

A fire is seen on a naval base controlled by forces loyal to Laurent Gbagbo in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, the strong man of Sunday.New: The Secretary-General of the United Nations ordered an attack to protect loyalist civilians, peacekeepersGbagbo have been endangering civilians, an officer of the United Nations, said "We take" several positions, the official United Nations saysThe found more than 100 organizations for 24 hours

(CNN) - U.N. military helicopters Sunday crushed arms heavy positions of fighters loyal to self-proclaimed President Laurent Gbagbo C?te d'Ivoire, United Nations officials said.

Choi Young-Jin of the United Nations Special Representative said pro-Gbagbo forces were bombing the hotel of the Golf in Abidjan, where the country internationally recognized President what alassane Ouattara is stay and "now that they have begun to bomb our neighbourhoods" - section of the hotel in which the forces of the United Nations have their head office - thus. "So we decided that we do not pass this time without action," Choi said.

Who is Alassane Ouattrara?

With the French army, U.N. forces key positions targeted. Choi said there are "several camps" owned by Gbagbo loyalists. "We take."

Secretary General of the United Nations Ban Ki-moon, said that he ordered the operation military Sunday to "prevent the use of heavy weapons that threaten the civilian population in Abidjan and our peacekeepers."

The mission of the United Nations does not extend to remove Gbagbo from his residence, said Choi. It would be up to pro-Ouattara forces to oust Gbagbo, he said.

Chaos continues in C?te d'Ivoire

NAO has renewed its call for Gbagbo "" to resign immediately.""

"Civilians are bearing the brunt of the violence", said the Secretary General. "The fighting must stop." Mr. Gbagbo must resign immediately. ?

Gbagbo's forces had attacked the Golf Hotel Saturday as well. UN forces fired back at the time, said Hamadoun Toure, spokesman for the mission of the United Nations in C?te d'Ivoire. "We are ready to protect the Golf Hotel, because we have a mandate," he told CNN.

Touré said that Gbagbo loyalists will continue to control the three main areas - the Presidential Palace, residence of Gbagbo and the State television station RTI. He said that the French military and United Nations forces are responsible for the port of Abidjan.

The violence broke out after C?te d'Ivoire disputed presidential election in November and intensified in total war, when the Ouattara forces launched an offensive they Abidjan.

As Gbagbo refused to relinquish power, the political stalemate plunged the West African nation in crisis.

The United Nations Human Rights Office said Friday that investigators found more than 100 organizations for 24 hours in three cities in C?te d'Ivoire.

The forces of Gbagbo used a lull in the fight against the week as a "trick" to strengthen their positions on the Abidjan, according to Alain Le Roy, the head of the United Nations peacekeeping operations.

They said Tuesday, they wanted a peaceful solution to the fight against the monthslong, but soon resumed bombing the headquarters of the United Nations and the civilian population, Le Roy said to journalists at the United Nations.

Since they have regained control of two central areas of Abidjan and the fighting continues, Le Roy said Friday, after briefing the Security Council of the United Nations on the evolution of the situation in the cocoa-producing countries.

"They have clearly used the lull in Tuesday as a trick to strengthen their position," he said.

Mark Toner, acting for the US State Department, Deputy spokesman issued a statement Saturday, echoing this idea.

"It is clear that attempts to Gbagbo negotiation this week were nothing more than a ruse to regroup and re-arm." Continuous attempt to Gbagbo to force a result that he could get to the ballot box shows his indifference to the well-being of the people of C?te d'Ivoire, who will suffer once more in the middle of heavy fighting in Abidjan, "he says.

Most areas of the capital, however, are now under military control of the United Nations or French, journalist Seyi Rhodes reported in the French military base in Port Bouet. The French army has worked to restore electricity and water supply disrupted in what is the main town of the country.Aliza Kassim of CNN have contributed to this report.

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