The United Nations Human top human rights official called on Friday for the international community to compel Libya to respect its obligations and end abuses, dpa reported.
Addressing the UN Human Rights Council special session on Libya, Navi Pillay slammed a history of repression in the North African nation.
"Let us be clear that today's shocking and brutal situation is the direct outcome of a callous disregard for the rights and freedom of Libyans that has marked the almost four decade long grip on power by the current ruler," said Pillay, the High Commissioner for Human Rights.
She told the 47-member council that Colonel Moamer Gaddafi must end all violence against the opposition immediately, saying the crackdown was in violation of international law.
"The council should use all means available to compel Libya to respect the human rights and heed the will of its people," Pillay said, calling for an international fact finding mission to head to the country.