.- The forces of the Libyan regime of Muammar Gadhafi are using bombs and weapons of war in Misrata populated urban areas, which could be considered "war crimes", said the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay. In his attempt to regain control of the Libyan town of Misrata, pro-government fighters are launching massive attacks, including near medical facilities, while stationed snipers have fired "deliberately against civilians," he said.
"It has been reported that a cluster bomb exploded a few hundred meters from the hospital Misrata, and other sources indicate that at least two clinics have been attacked with mortars and sniper fire," said Pillay. Among the heavy weaponry used by forces loyal to Gadhafi include cluster bombs, rocket launchers and mortars, according to information received by the office of Pillay.
It recalled that international law states that the deliberate targeting of medical facilities is a war crime. After weeks of fighting and Misrata practically isolated, it is unknown exactly how many have been killed and wounded. The High Commissioner asked the Libyan government to lift the siege on the entry Misrata and allow medical and humanitarian aid for victims of the conflict.
Considered that the presence of international observers, including journalists, would help calm the situation and stop the excesses, a recommendation which now clashes with reality: at least two journalists have been killed recently in Libya and another 16 are missing, including some sent the international press.
Other reporters have been detained, physically abused and expelled from the country. 
"It has been reported that a cluster bomb exploded a few hundred meters from the hospital Misrata, and other sources indicate that at least two clinics have been attacked with mortars and sniper fire," said Pillay. Among the heavy weaponry used by forces loyal to Gadhafi include cluster bombs, rocket launchers and mortars, according to information received by the office of Pillay.
It recalled that international law states that the deliberate targeting of medical facilities is a war crime. After weeks of fighting and Misrata practically isolated, it is unknown exactly how many have been killed and wounded. The High Commissioner asked the Libyan government to lift the siege on the entry Misrata and allow medical and humanitarian aid for victims of the conflict.
Considered that the presence of international observers, including journalists, would help calm the situation and stop the excesses, a recommendation which now clashes with reality: at least two journalists have been killed recently in Libya and another 16 are missing, including some sent the international press.
Other reporters have been detained, physically abused and expelled from the country.
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