In front of this tragic situation we strongly condemn:
– the violent repression unleashed by Gaddafi against the legitimate demands of Libyans.
– the hypocrisy of Western governments that, after supporting Gaddafi in recent years—rushing to sell him weapons and nuclear technology—now once again views him as a vicious dictator.
We reiterate:
– Support for non-violent popular protests in Libya.
– The certainty that the winds of change that started blowing in Tunisia will not stop, leading to the overthrowing in Libya of a regime in power for decades and the longest serving non-royal Head of State in the world.
We pray that the terrible price paid in blood so far will not grow and that Libya may begin a new era in accordance with the deepest needs of the people.
