Libya denies human rights abuses

The embattled regime of Muammar Gaddafi today 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”.