The UN secretary general, Ban Ki-moon on Monday expressed its "deep concern" at reports that are part of an "escalation of violence and bloodshed" in the countries of North Africa and the Middle East affected by Protests against power. Ban Ki-moon reiterated his opposition to the use of force "and called on all parties" to exercise utmost restraint "and" respect for fundamental freedoms, "said his spokesman, Martin Nesirky.
Ban "is intended to deal with the Libyan leadership disturbing reports from Libya," the spokesman said. The insurrection was spreading on Monday in the North African country. The riots resulted in numerous deaths in less than a week. The organization Human Rights Watch gave a balance of 230 dead and the International Federation of Human Rights (FIDH) speaks of between 300 and 400 fatalities.
Protests also continued in Manama, capital of Bahrain, and Yemen, where tens of thousands of people staged a sit-in Monday in the capital Sana'a, demanding the fall of the regime of President Ali Abdullah Saleh, in power for 32 years . Ban said "it is time for a dialogue and to make broad social and political reform." The UN chief is in direct contact with the leaders of the region and "encouraged them to listen to the aspirations of their people, and respond to them," according Nesirky.
Ban Ki-moon held talks Sunday with Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, to convey their concerns, and welcomed its decision to open a dialogue with the opposition. The UN chief also met with officials of the European Union and Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, said his spokesman. 
Ban "is intended to deal with the Libyan leadership disturbing reports from Libya," the spokesman said. The insurrection was spreading on Monday in the North African country. The riots resulted in numerous deaths in less than a week. The organization Human Rights Watch gave a balance of 230 dead and the International Federation of Human Rights (FIDH) speaks of between 300 and 400 fatalities.
Protests also continued in Manama, capital of Bahrain, and Yemen, where tens of thousands of people staged a sit-in Monday in the capital Sana'a, demanding the fall of the regime of President Ali Abdullah Saleh, in power for 32 years . Ban said "it is time for a dialogue and to make broad social and political reform." The UN chief is in direct contact with the leaders of the region and "encouraged them to listen to the aspirations of their people, and respond to them," according Nesirky.
Ban Ki-moon held talks Sunday with Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, to convey their concerns, and welcomed its decision to open a dialogue with the opposition. The UN chief also met with officials of the European Union and Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, said his spokesman.
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