Saturday, March 26, 2011

Arab League criticises Libyan air raids


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Libya News Updates! Arab League head Amr Moussa has said he wants a rethink on air raids on Libya after what he calls 'the bombardment of civilians'.

India has become the latest member of the international community to speak out against the air strikes in Libya.

India abstained from last week's UN Security Council vote and today said it regrets the coalition attacks.

This follows comments by the head of the Arab League. After initially calling for the UN to bring in a no-fly zone, Amr Moussa criticised what he called "the bombardment of civilians".

Steve Cannane reports.

STEVE CANNANE, REPORTER: At a cemetery on the outskirts of Tripoli, hundreds of Libyan men gather to mourn and protest. Government officials claim this is the funeral of a civilian killed by coalition air strikes.

LIBYAN MAN: It is very, very sad for France and United Kingdom because to kill, to kill, kill many mans for to war, why?

STEVE CANNANE: The head of the Arab League has condemned the strikes, saying they were not a part of the no-fly zone that they had called for.

AMR MOUSSA, ARAB LEAGUE SECRETARY GENERAL: What happened differs from the no-fly zone objectives. What we want is the protection of civilians. Protection, not shelling more civilians.

STEVE CANNANE: Amr Moussa has since clarified his comments, saying he still supports the UN resolution and will continue to work to protect civilians.

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