Statement of the Secretary-General / Declaration of Liberation of Libya
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...