STATEMENT BY THE GENERAL CONFEDERATION OF TRADE UNIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE EVENTS IN LIBYA
The General Confederation of Trade Unions (GCTU) representing more than 50 million workers in the CIS countries is deeply concerned over the dangerous developments in and around the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya.
Both the undeclared civil war in Libya and the air raids into its territory by the Air Forces of several countries invoking the UN Security Council Resolution No. 1973 have reportedly led to casualties among civilians, and the demolition of dwellings, infrastructure, and non-military facilities.
The GCTU appeals to all parties in conflict to cease immediately the hostilities and start negotiations that would ensure observation of the rights and freedoms of Libyan workers and people recognized by the world community, and help restore the peaceful situation not only in that country, but also in the entire Middle East and Northern Africa area.
General Confederation of Trade Unions
Moscow, 28 March 2011