Today, Libyans Within Reach of Democratic Future, UN Ready to Lend Utmost Support

 

during Transition, Says Secretary-General on Anniversary of Revolution

 

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon:

Today, Libyans are within reach of a democratic future which one year ago seemed only a distant dream.  In the year ahead, the United Nations stands ready to lend its utmost support to Libyan efforts in the transitional period, particularly to the election of a National Congress and the subsequent process of constitution-making.  The Secretary-General urges all Libyans to stand together in a spirit of reconciliation; to insist that a revolution in the name of human rights must not be tarnished by abuses, but must bring about justice through rule of law; and to ensure that women, youth and civil society as a whole are encouraged to play their full part in the development of transparent, inclusive and accountable institutions.  The transition to democracy is a period of great challenges, but it is also a time of opportunities to build a new Libya that honours the sacrifices of its people in their struggle for freedom.

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