Libya’s Attacks on Civilians in Misrata May Be International Crimes – UN Rights Chief

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–20 April 2011 – The United Nations human rights chief today condemned the reported repeated use of cluster munitions and heavy weaponry by Libyan Government forces against civilians in Misrata, warning that such acts could constitute international crimes.

“I urge the Libyan authorities to face the reality that they are digging themselves and the Libyan population deeper and deeper into the quagmire. They must halt the siege of Misrata and allow aid and medical…