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October 12, 2011

Red Cross: "Chaotic" Situation at Sirtre Hospital 
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Interim government forces in Libya claim to have penetrated the loyalist
stronghold of Sirte. Forces loyal to Col. Muammar Gaddafi reportedly
have a large stockpile of weapons and ammunition and have vowed to
fiercely defend the deposed leader’s hometown. The fighting has raised
concerns over civilian casualties. In a statement, the International
Committee of the Red Cross said the city's main hospital was party
destroyed, calling the situation there "very chaotic and distressing."
In Belgium, a NATO spokesperson called on the National Transitional
Council to show restraint during the push to seize the town.

Oana Lungescu: "As fighting is coming to an end in many areas, it must
do so in a way that respects the calls from the international community
and the National Transitional Council to show restraint, and avoid
reprisals and revenge. We expect the new Libya to be founded on
reconciliation and human rights, on democracy and the rule of law. And
the National Transitional Council has a great responsibility for a
smooth and peaceful transition to democracy."



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