Libya: Attacks On Misrata 'May Be War Crimes' (UN Commissioner For Human Rights)

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Source: Channel 4 News (UK)

The Libyan Government's shelling of rebel-held Misrata, including the targeting of hospitals and killing of civilians, could constitute crimes under international law, the UN human rights chief says.

After nearly two months of attacks, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay has condemned the Libyan Government's assault of the city, which included a cluster bomb that landed within metres of a hospital last week.

He said: "Under international law, the deliberate targeting of medical facilities is a war crime and the http://www.channel4.com/news/uk-holding-libya-talks-at-un-over-misrata-civilian-crisis">deliberate targeting or reckless endangerment of civilians may also amount to serious violations of international human rights law or international humanitarian law."

Mr Pillay also voiced concerns about journalist safety in Libya. So far two have been killed and a further 16 are missing, including 10 members of the foreign press.

Read more: http://www.channel4.com/news/libya-attacks-on-misrata-may-be-war-crimes-says-un

[dkf]

1. Makes me wonder about those drones we are using in Pakistan.