UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations voted overwhelmingly to hand over Libya's UN seat to the former rebel National Transitional Council, while easing economic and military sanctions and paving way for the strife-torn nation to begin its economic recovery and restore political order.
The UN Security Council resolution 2009, adopted unanimously, mandates a new, three-month UN mission that will assist Libyan efforts to restore security, protect human rights and undertake an inclusive political dialogue towards establishing a democratic government. The passage of the resolution came just hours after the193 member UN General Assembly, in a 114-17 vote, approved the credentials of the NTC which toppled Muammar Gaddafi, giving it Libya's seat at the UN.
India voted in favour of the resolution to set up the new UN mission as well as the assembly resolution. The passing of the double resolutions was welcomed by western nations who said the move will help kick-start Libya's economy and provide an inclusive and democratic set-up to the people of Libya who have been fighting Gaddafi and his forces for the last several months.
"The United States congratulates the Libyan people for this historic step forward. As Libyans chart a course towards a more inclusive and democratic future that respects and protects human rights, they will have a friend and partner in the United States," Susan Rice, US Permanent Representative to the United Nations said in response to the UNSC resolution.
The UN Security Council resolution 2009, adopted unanimously, mandates a new, three-month UN mission that will assist Libyan efforts to restore security, protect human rights and undertake an inclusive political dialogue towards establishing a democratic government. The passage of the resolution came just hours after the193 member UN General Assembly, in a 114-17 vote, approved the credentials of the NTC which toppled Muammar Gaddafi, giving it Libya's seat at the UN.
India voted in favour of the resolution to set up the new UN mission as well as the assembly resolution. The passing of the double resolutions was welcomed by western nations who said the move will help kick-start Libya's economy and provide an inclusive and democratic set-up to the people of Libya who have been fighting Gaddafi and his forces for the last several months.
"The United States congratulates the Libyan people for this historic step forward. As Libyans chart a course towards a more inclusive and democratic future that respects and protects human rights, they will have a friend and partner in the United States," Susan Rice, US Permanent Representative to the United Nations said in response to the UNSC resolution.
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