Brussels, 20/06/2011 (Agence Europe) - On Monday 20 June, the EU once again condemned the “violations of human rights and the breaches of international humanitarian law perpetrated by the regime on a daily basis” and repeated its call for the immediate departure of Colonel Gaddafi. Meeting in Council in Luxembourg on 20 June, EU foreign ministers called for an immediate ceasefire followed by an inclusive political process “based on a clear commitment to national reconciliation and unity of post-Gaddafi Libya”. “Gaddafi must relinquish power immediately and the ceasefire must be genuine, verifiable and include an unconditional cessation of the use of force against civilians, as well as the withdrawal and return to their barracks of military forcers from besieged and occupied cities”, stated ministers in their conclusions. Concerned at the humanitarian situation, particularly in Misrata, member states also called for humanitarian organisations to have unhindered access throughout Libya without delay. The Council also condemned violations of the Tunisian border and “attacks” by Gaddafi troops against the neighbouring country. Ministers confirmed the recent decision to extend the economic sanctions in place (freezing of assets) to six Libyan ports controlled by the regime. Other economic entities and/or other persons could be added to the list if necessary, ministers said. The Council also expressed its support for the “TNC's (transitional national council) vision for a new Libya”. At the same time, ministers called on the TNC to address “alleged violations of international law, including human rights, committed in the areas under its control”. “The EU is ready to assist the TNC in developing its capacity to assume its responsibilities and uphold the rule of law throughout the areas under its control”, ministers stated. The EU also called for international financial resources to be made available to the TNC “including, where possible, through the use of Libyan frozen funds in compliance with the provisions of the relevant UN Security Council resolutions”. (H.B./transl.rt)