UN, regional groups urge end to Libya fighting

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said Friday that African, Arab and European organizations agreed on the urgent need to end the fighting in Libya and restore order with help from international police if the new government requests security assistance.The UN chief told reporters after a videoconference with top officials of the African Union, Arab League, European Union and Organization of Islamic Cooperation that all agreed that the crisis in Libya has entered a new and decisive phase and a smooth transition is essential with the U.N. playing a key coordinating role.That transition must be grounded in inclusiveness, reconciliation and national unity _ under a new government that can effectively deliver on the Libyan peoples aspirations for democracy, freedom, and growing social and economic prosperity, Ban said. Clearly, the challenges ahead are enormous, he said.The secretary-general said leaders of the four regional organizations agreed with the U.N. that there is an urgent need to put an end to the conflict and restore order and stability.The international community must also come together and help Libya deal with shortages of fuel, food, medical supplies and water, he said.