LIBYA-SANCTIONS 2 LAST

"This is a clear warning to the Libyan government that it
must stop the killing," said Rice, noting that those
responsible for the killing would be held "personally
accountable."
Chinese diplomats here consulted with their leaders in
Beijing on the ICC matter till late Saturday night, but
eventually agreed to the resolution.
In 2005, the Security Council had referred the situation
in Darfur to the ICC but Algeria, Brazil, China and the
United States abstained.
Mark Lyall Grant, the UK's envoy to the UN, described the
resolution as a "powerful expression of deep concern and anger
on part of the international community" over the violent
crackdown launched by the forces loyal to Gaddafi.
Under the sanctions, the travel ban and assets freeze in
Resolution 1970 will target Gaddafi, seven of his sons and
daughter Aisha, other family members and top defence and
intelligence officials blamed for the bloodshed.
There are 16 names on the sanctions list in all. The
figure was cut from 22 during negotiations yesterday.
The UNSC vote came as US President Barack Obama
telephoned German Chancellor Angela Merkel to discuss the
deteriorating situation in Libya and said Gaddafi has lost the
legitimacy to rule.
"The President stated that when a leader's only means
of staying in power is to use mass violence against his own
people, he has lost the legitimacy to rule and needs to do
what is right for his country by leaving now," the White House
said in a statement after the telephonic conversation between
Obama and Merkel.
Obama's call was part of his outreach with global
leaders on the unfolding situation in Libya and aimed at
coordinating urgent efforts to respond to developments and
ensure appropriate accountability.
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton also said that it is
time that the Libyan leader quits without further bloodshed.
"We have always said that the Gaddafi government's
future is a matter for the Libyan people to decide, and they
have made themselves clear," she said in a statement.
Indian envoy to the UN Puri, in his remarks at the
Council, said New Delhi has been following "with serious
concern the developments in Libya, which have resulted in loss
of numerous lives and injuries to many more."
"We earnestly hope that calm and stability are restored
at the earliest without any further violence," he said, while
urging the Libyan authorities to ensure safety and welfare of
Indians there and facilitate departure of those desirous of
leaving the country. PTI BS/LKJ
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