The High Representative for Foreign Policy of the European Union (EU), Catherine Ashton has urged Libya to allow access to the country''immediately''humanitarian agencies and international observers of human rights. ''The EU expresses its serious concern over the situation in Libya and is ready to provide necessary humanitarian aid,''Ashton said in a statement about the tense situation in Libya by the military crackdown against protesters demanding the leader Moammar Gadhafi's resignation.
The European diplomat also called the Gaddafi government to''ensure the safety of all foreigners''and''facilitate the departure of those who want to leave the country.'' At the same time, welcomed the resolution adopted yesterday by the Security Council UN calls''the Libyan authorities to assume their responsibility to protect its people''and''respect human rights.'' ''The EU reiterates its firm condemnation of violence and the use of force against civilians, and condemns the repression of peaceful demonstrators that resulted in the deaths of hundreds of civilians,''said Ashton.
The high representative also joined the Security Council called an investigation''transparent, credible and independent''of violent incidents recorded in the North African country. These brutal''gross violations of human rights are unacceptable and the perpetrators be held accountable,''he said.
Ashton insisted also that the Libyan government must''meet the legitimate demands of the population, including through national dialogue,''and to end restrictions on freedom of expression. Libya is experiencing a tense situation since 15 February when opponents of Gadhafi's government, launched massive protests against the regime of Libyan leader, in power for 42 years, and were harshly suppressed. 
The European diplomat also called the Gaddafi government to''ensure the safety of all foreigners''and''facilitate the departure of those who want to leave the country.'' At the same time, welcomed the resolution adopted yesterday by the Security Council UN calls''the Libyan authorities to assume their responsibility to protect its people''and''respect human rights.'' ''The EU reiterates its firm condemnation of violence and the use of force against civilians, and condemns the repression of peaceful demonstrators that resulted in the deaths of hundreds of civilians,''said Ashton.
The high representative also joined the Security Council called an investigation''transparent, credible and independent''of violent incidents recorded in the North African country. These brutal''gross violations of human rights are unacceptable and the perpetrators be held accountable,''he said.
Ashton insisted also that the Libyan government must''meet the legitimate demands of the population, including through national dialogue,''and to end restrictions on freedom of expression. Libya is experiencing a tense situation since 15 February when opponents of Gadhafi's government, launched massive protests against the regime of Libyan leader, in power for 42 years, and were harshly suppressed.
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