It described the decision taken by the council in New York on Thursday as a measure to stop the violence against Libyan civilians and an impending humanitarian disaster.
“Switzerland hopes the resolution will be put into force without delay,” the foreign ministry said.
The ministry called for those found guilty of using force against people exercising their democratic rights in Libya to be brought to justice.
Three Swiss humanitarian teams have been stationed in Egypt and Tunisia since last month to help people in need.
Switzerland has also granted SFr2 million ($2.2 million) in aid to international humanitarian organisations active in Libya.
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Swiss condemn continued violence in Libya
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Speaking at the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) in Geneva on Monday, Swiss ambassador to the UN, Dante Martinelli, called for an end to the violence. He also welcomed the establishment by the HRC of a commission of inquiry charged with investigating violations of international human rights laws in Libya. Martinelli said the inquiry…
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Albert Stahel, a professor of strategic studies at Zurich University’s Institute for Political Science, added that the only problem he foresaw was the use by Libyan leader Moammar Gaddafi of human shields. Late on Thursday the UN Security Council authorised military action to curb Gaddafi, hours after he threatened to storm the rebel bastion of…
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For the past two weeks, unrest has been spreading across Libya, with protesters demanding the departure of the country’s leader, Moammar Gaddafi. The self-styled guide has led the country for more than 40 years and has warned he will fight till the end.
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