Sarkozy says Gaddafi death starts democratic process

French President Nicolas Sarkozy said today that the death of Muammar Gaddafi turned a page for the Libyan people and signalled the start of a democratic process.

French President Nicolas Sarkozy said on Thursday the death of Muammar Gaddafi turned a page for the Libyan people and signalled the start of a democratic process.

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"The liberation of Sirte must signal...the start of a process agreed by the CNT to establish a democratic system in which all groups in the country have their place and where fundamental freedoms are guaranteed," Sarkozy said in a statement.

Sarkozy, who spearheaded military intervention in Libya, said now was the time for "reconciliation in unity and freedom".