U.S. to discuss Libyan violence with partners
05:32 24/02/2011
WASHINGTON, February 24 (RIA Novosti) - The U.S. will hold discussions with its partners worldwide to prepare a response to violence in Libya, U.S. President Barack Obama said.
From 600 to 1,000 people were killed and about four thousand were injured in a brutal crackdown on anti-government protests in Libya. Despite strong international criticism, the government of longtime ruler Muammar Gaddafi pledges an even harsher response to the unrests.
"The entire world is watching, and we will coordinate our assistance and accountability measures with the international community," Obama said.
"I've also asked my administration to prepare the full range of options that we have to respond to this crisis," he said. "This includes those actions we may take and those we will coordinate with our allies and partners, or those that we'll carry out through multilateral institutions."
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Tuesday the U.S. was "working urgently" with its partners to stop the "unacceptable bloodshed" in the African state.
Clinton will travel to Geneva to attend a UN Human Rights Council session. For the first time, the council will convene to slam one of its own members.
"She'll hold consultations with her counterparts on events throughout the region and continue to ensure that we join with the international community to speak with one voice to the government and the people of Libya," Obama said.
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