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Libyans celebrating after the downfall of tyrant Gaddafi. Photographer: Marco Longari. Copyright/Source: AFP/Getty Images 24 Oct 2011 07:09 Africa/Lagos Statement of the Secretary-General / Declaration of Liberation of Libya NEW YORK, October 24, 2011/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- Today in Benghazi, the Libyan National Transitional Council (NTC) declared the full liberation of Libya, marking a historical juncture that signifies a people attaining their freedom after decades of dictatorship. Today marks an occasion for Libyans to celebrate, to look forward to a future of liberties and opportunities, from the right to express an opinion freely to the right to elect their own government. From this day onward, the Libyan people will be in full charge of their future - a future that their new leaders have declared will be based on justice and national reconciliation. Their commitment is to building accountable democratic institutions, guided by respect for human rights and the rule o...

21 Oct 2011 06:11 Africa/Lagos Statement by the UN Secretary-General on Libya NEW YORK, October 21, 2011/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- Statement by the UN Secretary-General on Libya Today marks the end of the 42-year reign of the Qadhafi regime. Libya now closes a painful and tragic chapter and starts a new one based on national reconciliation, justice, respect for human rights and the rule of law. At this historic moment I call upon the people of Libya to come together, as they can only realize the promise of the future through national unity and reconciliation. I pay tribute to the Libyan people for their steadfastness and courage through all the pain they endured. I convey the condolences of the United Nations to the families of those who gave their lives in a struggle for freedom. This is the time for healing and rebuilding, and not for revenge. The road ahead is full of challenges, but also opportunities. The Libyan people look forward to a democratic political system based...

Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer of Antigua, Barbuda and Ambassador Francis Lorenzo, President of South-South News and Vivian Wang, Senior VP of South-South News recognized the United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon with a South-South Award for Women's and Children's Health. NEW YORK, Oct. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- (South-South News): The Prime Minister Winston Baldwin Spencer of Antigua and Barbuda and Ambassador Francis Lorenzo, President of South-South News presented United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon with a recognition award at an official member state luncheon today in New York City for his commitment and leadership in promoting the Global Strategy for Women and Children's Health. "Thank you for choosing me to honor with this great award. I accept this award on behalf of the men and women working across the globe to save millions of women, new born infants, and children," said the United Nations Secretary-General during his remarks. (...