UN chief urges Gadhafi forces to stop fight

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Breitbart:

UNITED NATIONS (AP) - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urged forces loyal to Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi on Monday to stop fighting immediately and make way for "a smooth transition" that ensures a free and democratic future for the country.

The U.N. chief told reporters it is important that the conflict ends with no further loss of life and without retribution. He did not specifically call for Gadhafi to step down.

Ban welcomed assurances from rebel leader Mustafa Abdel-Jalil that "extreme care" will be taken to protect civilians and public institutions, and maintain law and order.

Ban announced that he will hold a meeting on Libya later this week with heads of major organizations, including the Arab League, African Union, Organization of Islamic Cooperation and European Union.

He said the U.N. stands ready to extend "all possible assistance" to the Libyan people once the fighting ends.

"This is a hopeful moment but also there are risks ahead," Ban warned. "Now is the time for all Libyans to focus on national unity, reconciliation and inclusiveness."
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I'm sure the rebels will thank him for his support...