Gaddafi regime denies war crimes

THE embattled regime of Muammar Gaddafi has vehemently denied accusations by a UN panel and Western nations that Libyan government forces have committed crimes against humanity and war crimes.

Libyan diplomat Mustafa Shaban told the UN Human Rights Council it is the government that is “the victim of a widespread aggression” and blamed the media, opposition and African and foreign mercenaries for human rights violations and even “acts of cannibalism”.

Shaban’s comments came after the chief prosecutor for the International Criminal Court said he is investigating whether Gaddafi provided Viagra to Libyan soldiers to promote rape.