Libya may be guilty of war crimes, says top UN official

Libyan government forces may be committing war crimes by using heavy weapons against civilians in the besieged port city of Misrata, the UN’s top human rights official said today.

Libya may be guilty of war crimes, says top UN official

Libyan government forces may be committing war crimes by using heavy weapons against civilians in the besieged port city of Misrata, the UN’s top human rights official said today.

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay said forces loyal to Muammar Gaddafi should be aware that their actions in Misrata will be scrutinised by the International Criminal Court.

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