Democratic future for Libya is within reach, Ban says on anniversary of revolution
| Publisher | UN News Service |
| Publication Date | 17 February 2012 |
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In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Mr. Ban said Libyans now stand "within reach of a democratic future which one year ago seemed only a distant dream."
He pledged the continued assistance of the United Nations, which has a political support mission (UNSMIL) in Libya, during the transition period, especially for the election of a national congress and the subsequent task of drafting a new constitution.
"The Secretary-General urges all Libyans to stand together in a spirit of reconciliation; to insist that a revolution in the name of human rights must not be tarnished by abuses, but must bring about justice through rule of law; and to ensure that women, youth and civil society as a whole are encouraged to play their full part in the development of transparent, inclusive and accountable institutions," the statement noted.
"The transition to democracy is a period of great challenges, but it is also a time of opportunities to build a new Libya that honours the sacrifices of its people in their struggle for freedom."
