The
Pan-African Parliament (PAP) has expressed concern over the social,
humanitarian and security situation in Libya and condemned the suffering of the
Libyan people. It has also urged them to agree on an African or Libyan solution to
the alarming situation of the country.
This was contained in
a statement by PAP’s Media Officer, Jeffrey Onganga. The statement noted "the latest escalations of violence in the country, which further accentuate the
plight of the people, with the risk of jeopardizing its future. It further
noted that Libyan people have been held hostage for several years in a
situation of distress and remain at the mercy of the mercantile machinations of
the belligerent parties, both internal as external".
“The
Pan-African Parliament condemns in the strongest terms the continuation of any
military action in Libya, which undermines peace efforts and contributes to the
escalation of the conflict”.
“Reiterating
its attachment to the unifying role of Tripoli, the capital city, for all
Libyans, which remains a red line not to be crossed, the Pan-African Parliament
urges the cessation of military hostilities by the Libyan parties of the
conflict and the resumption of inclusive political dialogue to achieve a
consensus that prioritizes the general interest of the country. Above anything
else, such a solution should focus on consolidating the cohesion of the Libyan
people and the protection of Libya’s territorial integrity and national
sovereignty”.
The
Pan-African Parliament also calls on the International Community and the United
Nations (UN) Security Council to implement measures that will lead to a more
effective cease-fire and revival of the political process. These solutions
should be carried out within the framework of regional and international
coordination towards a common goal and in strict observation of the relevant
aspects of international law.
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