Amnesty International has today urged all sides in Libya to protect the rights of civilians and safeguard them from attack, as forces of the National Transitional Council (NTC) continued to battle for control of the capital, Tripoli. NTC forces said earlier that they had captured some of Colonel Muammar Gaddafi's sons, including Saif al-Islam who, like his father, was recently indicted for alleged crimes against humanity by the International Criminal Court (ICC). “These are momentous but extremely dangerous days for the people of Libya. All forces must respect the rights of civilians and ensure that the fighting in Tripoli and elsewhere does not result in reprisals,” said Malcolm Smart, Amnesty International's Middle East and North Africa Director. “NTC forces must make sure Saif al-Islam al-Gaddafi is treated humanely and handed over safely to the ICC without delay to face trial, as should Colonel Gaddafi be if he is captured or surrenders.” Amnesty
