The Church of South India is deeply worried about the political situation in Libya, where hundreds of protesters are reported to have been killed in the ongoing clashes with Libyan security forces. The escalating violence, arising from mass protests and wide scale use of forces, including fighter jets, by the government, have caused high number of causalities from the civilian population.
We strongly condemn all acts of violence, including the blood shed, targeting the innocents, violating international norms and common decency.
We express our disapproval of the disproportionate use of force against those who follow their fundamental rights to protest, and to the freedom of expression.
We affirm our solidarity with the people of Libya in their fight for universal rights, including the rights of peaceful assembly, free speech, and the freedom to determine their own destiny.
We urge all parties to respect the human rights of all people in Libya and calls for an immediate peaceful and political solution to the violence.
The Church of South India joins with all faith communities around the world, praying and hoping toward the establishment of peace with justice, upholding the aspirations of the Libyans for freedom and democracy.
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