UAE urges U.N. action to protect Libyans

(Reuters) - The United Arab Emirates called Monday for the U.N. Security Council to act to protect the Libyan people, as fighting continued between rebels and forces loyal to Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi.

"We appeal to the international community, especially the (U.N.) Security Council, to meet their historical responsibilities to protect this dear people," UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed al-Nahayan told a meeting of Gulf Arab foreign ministers in Abu Dhabi.

The UAE and Turkey said Friday they would work together to send humanitarian aid to Libya, where hundreds of people have been killed in the uprising against Gaddafi.