fredag 3 juli 2009

For an end to tyranny and the establishment of a constitutional and democratic legitimacy


The National Accord
The National Conference of the Libyan Opposition, London, 26th June 2005

The National Libyan Opposition Conference held its first conference in London on the 25th and 26th of June, 2005.

Different political organizations and several independent figures came together to participate at the conference.

The attendees discussed all agenda items in a democratic spirit characterized by engagement and active debate regarding the devastated conditions back home and ways to overcome the catastrophic calamity that has befallen Libya as a result of the 36 year brutal regime of Mouamar al-Qadhafi.

The Conference emphasizes that returning the constitutional legitimacy to Libyan political life is fundamental for the establishment of a stable, sustainable political environment, through which the Libyan people will be able to freely exercise their productive roles in the development of their society.

The Conference further emphasizes that the only legitimate constitution in Libya is that of 1951 with its subsequent amendments, which was endorsed and approved by the National Founding Committee under the supervision of a special committee of the United Nations. The oppressive action taken by the regime to cancel the constitution of 1951 is neither legal nor legitimate and therefore is fundamentally rejected.

The Conference declares that the return to the constitutional legitimacy requires the following actions:

1. The relinquishing of all Colonel Mouamar al-Qadhafi’s revolutionary, political, military and security powers;
2. The formation of a transitional government run by individuals who are recognized of being trustworthy and have the capabilities to run the country for a period no longer than one year, in order to bring the country back into constitutional life; and
3. Establishment of a constitutional and democratic state built on key concepts such as political and cultural diversity and peaceful transition of government powers; a state that guarantees fundamental freedom and human rights, that establishes the rule of law, equality and equal opportunity to all Libyan citizens without any form of discrimination; that protects and develops national resources, and endows balanced foreign relations built on mutual respect.

The Conference calls for the following political, media and legal actions:

The political solicitation of Libyans to fund the establishment of an effective way to address the Libyan people.

The creation of a legal mechanism to prosecute all members of the Ghaddafi regime who have committed crimes against humanity through the relevant international courts.

The Conference issued several decisions and recommendations pertaining to national Libyan issues.

The National Conference for the Libyan Opposition, as it concludes its sessions successfully, proudly registers its admiration and gratitude for the spirit of cooperation and the high sense of national responsibility, which dominated the discussions.

Therefore, the attendees indicate their intentions and desire to further emphasize this path of national solidarity, which will crystallize in a national democratic block so patiently awaited by our people in Libya.

The Conference, in these moments, recalls and acknowledges with all reverence the sacrifices of the Libyan people, exemplified by the blood of our martyrs, the unknown fate of the disappeared, and the cries of pain and anguish of those in the prisons of the tyrant al-Qadhafi.

The National Conference of the Libyan Opposition, London, 26th June 2005
Conference Agenda - Draft - June 20, 2005
To all participants,
The National Conference of the Libyan Opposition ( NCLO) will convene on Saturday the 25th and Sunday 26th of June, 2005. The following draft agenda is aimed at discussing the following issues:
1. Political issues;
2. Human rights and civil society;
3. Media and information;
4. Post-conference structure; and
5. Final conference statement and recommendations.
Final details of the NCLO agenda will be distributed to all affiliates prior to the convention, along with the conference papers and the proposed recommendations submitted to the conference by the Organizing Committee of the NCLO.

The Organizing Committee of the National Conference of the Libyan Opposition
PRESS RELEASE - May 2005

The Organizing Committee for the National Conference of the Libyan Opposition continues its weekly meetings to discuss the Conference agenda, and follow up on preparations for the coming event. The Committee has received numerous encouraging replies from Libyans inside and outside Libya in support of this proposed national gathering.
The Organizing Committee discussed the timing and the location of the coming conference and it has been decided that it will convene in London, United Kingdom on the 25th and the 26th of June, 2005.
Currently, arrangements are being made to organize participation and attendance at this conference.

The Organizing Committee of the National Conference of the Libyan Opposition
PRESS RELEASE - May 2005

For the first time in three decades, Libyan opposition advocates and campaigners living outside Libya announced plans to hold a general convention this summer for all Libyan political groups and individuals opposing the dictatorship of al-Qadhafi. The meeting is proposed to draw together various Libyan opposition groups, and independent nationals and freedom fighters. The announcement made by the Organizing Committee for the National Conference of the Libyan Opposition confirmed, that a series of talks took place through the National Consulting Assembly (NCA) body in search for an objective understanding of recent Libyan developments, and in an attempt to put together practical approaches for following up on many efforts made by various Libyan political groups and individuals in their challenge of the Libyan dictatorship. Also, to come near a practical and clear definition for the nature of struggle against the regime, all in light of protecting the independent national decision-making against outside interventions, and guarding Libyan national interests in any move aiming at creating a true political change in Libya.
The convention establishes itself as a meeting of national accordance of opinion that is based on a shared political perspective made of the following three demands:
1. The relinquishing of all Colonel Mouamar al-Qadhafi’s revolutionary, political, military and security powers;
2. The formation of a transitional government run by individuals who are recognized of being trustworthy and have the capabilities to run the country for a period no longer than one year, in order to bring the country back into constitutional life; and
3. Establishment of a constitutional and democratic state built on key concepts such as political and cultural diversity and peaceful transition of government powers; a state that guarantees fundamental freedom and human rights, that establishes the rule of law, equality and equal opportunity to all Libyan citizens without any form of discrimination; that protects and develops national resources, and endows balanced foreign relations built on mutual respect.

The Organizing Committee of the National Conference of the Libyan Opposition
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