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27/07/2011
Libyan Charge D'Affaires 'Expelled From UK'
It has ben confirmed that the Libyan Charge d'Affaires has been called to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) to be informed that he and the remaining Libyan diplomats in the UK are to be expelled.
Commenting on the decision Foreign Secretary William Hague said: "What we are doing in Libya is necessary, legal and right. We could not and did not turn a blind eye when Qadhafi turned his forces against innocent civilians, shelled peaceful protestors and targeted victims crammed in hospitals. The international community’s actions have saved thousands of lives. We have averted massive slaughter in Benghazi. And we have protected innocent Libyans across the country.”
Mr Hague added: “The Prime Minister and I have decided that the United Kingdom recognises and will deal with the National Transitional Council as the sole governmental authority in Libya. This decision reflects the NTC’s increasing legitimacy, competence and success in reaching out to Libyans across the country. Through its actions the NTC has shown its commitment to a more open and democratic Libya – something that it is working to achieve through an inclusive political process. This is in stark contrast to Qadhafi, whose brutality against the Libyan people has stripped him of all legitimacy.”
He continued: “Our decision also reflects the responsibilities that the NTC has taken on in the areas under its control. It means we will deal with the NTC on the same basis as other governments around the world..
“In line with this decision we therefore summoned the Libyan Charge d’Affaires here to the FCO this morning and informed him that he and other regime diplomats from the Qadhafi regime must leave the UK. We no longer recognise them as the representatives of the Libyan Government, and are inviting the NTC to appoint a new Libyan diplomatic envoy to take over the Libyan Embassy in London.”
The Foreign Secretary also said he was discussing with partners what funds can be made available for the benefit of the Libyan people to alleviate the hardships they face.
Mr Hague concluded: “What I have announced today will allow us to give further assistance to the people of Libya and underline the message to the Qadhafi regime that their legitimacy has come to an end."
(BMcN/BMcC)
Commenting on the decision Foreign Secretary William Hague said: "What we are doing in Libya is necessary, legal and right. We could not and did not turn a blind eye when Qadhafi turned his forces against innocent civilians, shelled peaceful protestors and targeted victims crammed in hospitals. The international community’s actions have saved thousands of lives. We have averted massive slaughter in Benghazi. And we have protected innocent Libyans across the country.”
Mr Hague added: “The Prime Minister and I have decided that the United Kingdom recognises and will deal with the National Transitional Council as the sole governmental authority in Libya. This decision reflects the NTC’s increasing legitimacy, competence and success in reaching out to Libyans across the country. Through its actions the NTC has shown its commitment to a more open and democratic Libya – something that it is working to achieve through an inclusive political process. This is in stark contrast to Qadhafi, whose brutality against the Libyan people has stripped him of all legitimacy.”
He continued: “Our decision also reflects the responsibilities that the NTC has taken on in the areas under its control. It means we will deal with the NTC on the same basis as other governments around the world..
“In line with this decision we therefore summoned the Libyan Charge d’Affaires here to the FCO this morning and informed him that he and other regime diplomats from the Qadhafi regime must leave the UK. We no longer recognise them as the representatives of the Libyan Government, and are inviting the NTC to appoint a new Libyan diplomatic envoy to take over the Libyan Embassy in London.”
The Foreign Secretary also said he was discussing with partners what funds can be made available for the benefit of the Libyan people to alleviate the hardships they face.
Mr Hague concluded: “What I have announced today will allow us to give further assistance to the people of Libya and underline the message to the Qadhafi regime that their legitimacy has come to an end."
(BMcN/BMcC)
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