U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday said the United Nations will offer Libya its full support in transitioning to a democratic government after rebel fighters entered the capital Tripoli. Ban said the U.N. stands ready to provide financial and security support and assistance in drafting a new constitution. He urged forces loyal to Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi to stop fighting immediately and make way for "a smooth transition" that ensures a free and democratic future for the country. "The dramatic scenes we are witnessing in Tripoli are testament to the courage and determination to seek a free and democratic future," Ban said. "It is crucial now that the conflict end with no further loss of life and no retribution."
