State Department on African Union’s Stance on Libya
WASHINGTON, March 28, 2011/African Press Organization (APO)/ — U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Office of the Spokesman
STATEMENT BY MARK TONER, ACTING DEPUTY SPOKESPERSON
African Union Meeting on the Situation in Libya
The United States commends the African Union for convening a meeting of the international community in Addis Ababa yesterday to discuss the situation in Libya. The African Union has an important role to play in the resolution of the Libyan crisis. We are especially grateful for the emphasis the African Union placed on the effective protection of civilians and the urgent need to extend humanitarian assistance to those affected by the violence. We also commend the African Union for reiterating its commitment to a resolution to the crisis that is within the framework of international legal structures, including United Nations Security Council Resolutions 1970 and 1973.
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US Department of State
