Libya - Latest Updates (926)
leigh2154Crossville, Tennessee USA5 Threads 6,408 Postsgininitaly: http://english.aljazeera.net/news/middleeast/2011/02/201122641559301766.html
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zeus911: AFP reports that Mercenaries have opened fire on protesters in Misrata, west Libya. The report passed on by a witness states that the helicopter-borne mercenaries fired on protesters attending a funeral. The sound of heavy weapons firing was audible in the background as he spoke.
They then opened fire on the relatives of the victims who were about to enter a mosque, he said, adding the mercenaries also shot at a building that housed an opposition-run radio station.
The witness also said the local chieftain in Misrata was contacted via phone by Gaddafi's aides, who proposed establishing an independent state in the city on the condition that it does not attack Tripoli.
"We do not have many weapons in Misrata and we are surrounded by two cities that support the regime -- Zliten and Sirte," he added.
They then opened fire on the relatives of the victims who were about to enter a mosque, he said, adding the mercenaries also shot at a building that housed an opposition-run radio station.
The witness also said the local chieftain in Misrata was contacted via phone by Gaddafi's aides, who proposed establishing an independent state in the city on the condition that it does not attack Tripoli.
"We do not have many weapons in Misrata and we are surrounded by two cities that support the regime -- Zliten and Sirte," he added.
Guess this is the big squeeze..."What to do, What to do." sighhh
Bribing....give them a little and they will be happy. OMG what a terrible position for the Chieftain to be in...Maybe he will let the people make the decision since it is clearly their life that is going to be put on the line....Basically bricks in the hands of protesters against the military.
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Many Britons, workers saved from desert: Two British Royal Air Force Hercules aircraft have returned to Malta after rescuing workers deep in the Libyan desert.
The British Defence Secretary Liam Fox said the planes picked up 150 workers, including many Britons and workers of other nationalities.
He did not say whether the flights from an area south of Benghazi were authorised by the Libyan authorities.
The British Defence Secretary Liam Fox said the planes picked up 150 workers, including many Britons and workers of other nationalities.
He did not say whether the flights from an area south of Benghazi were authorised by the Libyan authorities.
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"What the Libyan nation is going through has opened the door to all options, and now the signs of civil war and foreign interference has started." - Saif Al Islam is quoted as saying during a TV interview with Al Arabiya.
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The two Maltese catamarans, the "Maria Dolores" and the "San Gwann" which as I had advised this morning were to leave Tripoli at around 6:00 pm this afternoon are in still berthed at As-shahab Port. Authorities have confirmed that this is intentional hoping to take on board as many workers as possible before casting off for Malta.
This is especially significant in view of the fact that no commercial flights by any airline were operated between Tripoli and Malta today. This may also be the impact of an earlier warning by the Maltese Government for all Maltese to urgently leave Libya, in fact local authorities have formally advised all Maltese in the area to board the vessels.
This is especially significant in view of the fact that no commercial flights by any airline were operated between Tripoli and Malta today. This may also be the impact of an earlier warning by the Maltese Government for all Maltese to urgently leave Libya, in fact local authorities have formally advised all Maltese in the area to board the vessels.
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zeus911: The two Maltese catamarans, the "Maria Dolores" and the "San Gwann" which as I had advised this morning were to leave Tripoli at around 6:00 pm this afternoon are in still berthed at As-shahab Port. Authorities have confirmed that this is intentional hoping to take on board as many workers as possible before casting off for Malta.
This is especially significant in view of the fact that no commercial flights by any airline were operated between Tripoli and Malta today. This may also be the impact of an earlier warning by the Maltese Government for all Maltese to urgently leave Libya, in fact local authorities have formally advised all Maltese in the area to board the vessels.
This is especially significant in view of the fact that no commercial flights by any airline were operated between Tripoli and Malta today. This may also be the impact of an earlier warning by the Maltese Government for all Maltese to urgently leave Libya, in fact local authorities have formally advised all Maltese in the area to board the vessels.
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February 26, 2011, 9:06 am
Latest Updates on Libya’s Revolt and Mideast Protests
Latest Updates on Libya’s Revolt and Mideast Protests
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U.N. Council Split on Sending Libya to Int'l Court
By REUTERS
Published: February 26, 2011
Filed at 2:58 p.m. EST
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - U.N. Security Council diplomats clashed on Saturday over a proposal to refer the deadly crackdown against anti-government demonstrators in Libya to the International Criminal Court, council envoys said.
But council members were divided over whether to refer the issue to the war crimes court. It was unclear whether the call for an immediate ICC referral would be cut to get unanimous agreement on the draft's other punitive steps.
In an attempt to break the deadlock, Libya's U.N. delegation, which has denounced Gaddafi, sent a letter to the president of the Security Council, Brazilian U.N. Ambassador Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti, confirming its support for an immediate ICC referral.
By REUTERS
Published: February 26, 2011
Filed at 2:58 p.m. EST
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - U.N. Security Council diplomats clashed on Saturday over a proposal to refer the deadly crackdown against anti-government demonstrators in Libya to the International Criminal Court, council envoys said.
But council members were divided over whether to refer the issue to the war crimes court. It was unclear whether the call for an immediate ICC referral would be cut to get unanimous agreement on the draft's other punitive steps.
In an attempt to break the deadlock, Libya's U.N. delegation, which has denounced Gaddafi, sent a letter to the president of the Security Council, Brazilian U.N. Ambassador Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti, confirming its support for an immediate ICC referral.
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toxicaura: February 26, 2011, 9:06 am
Latest Updates on Libya’s Revolt and Mideast Protests
Latest Updates on Libya’s Revolt and Mideast Protests
Thanks Tox, good site. CNN had live coverage on The Situation Room going on as we speak.....Touches the heart of everyone or certainly should....Giving the newscaster a olive branch....Wow, pretty emotional stuff here wanting the world to know what is going on...whewww
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Buffy327: Thanks Tox, good site. CNN had live coverage on The Situation Room going on as we speak.....Touches the heart of everyone or certainly should....Giving the newscaster a olive branch....Wow, pretty emotional stuff here wanting the world to know what is going on...whewww
Come on Obama, no more lip service....do something...a navel ship perhaps...just one maybe?show of support for the protesters......what can it hurt???------ This thread is Archived ------
leigh2154: Come on Obama, no more lip service....do something...a navel ship perhaps...just one maybe?show of support for the protesters......what can it hurt???
Brits sent in naval ships and our special forces today very proud of them but took a while for PM cameron to act suppose that what you get from someone who was selling arms to the miidle east the other day!!!!!!!!------ This thread is Archived ------
tomcat1968: Brits sent in naval ships and our special forces today very proud of them but took a while for PM cameron to act suppose that what you get from someone who was selling arms to the miidle east the other day!!!!!!!!
Good for the Brits!!! Think about this one Tom...now will US follow suit...and isn't that a first! Hope everyone in my Country is paying close attention...there will be a lot of skepticism when Obama is up for re-elect....actually, I think most of the decision he is making lately are directly tied to the 2012 election and his desire to win it....not a very good thing for a President to do...put his agenda before that of his country... 
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leigh2154: Come on Obama, no more lip service....do something...a navel ship perhaps...just one maybe?show of support for the protesters......what can it hurt???
can't agree more Leigh, the U.S. is really conspicuos by its absense so far in all this crisis, maybe just one small frigate?------ This thread is Archived ------
leigh2154: Good for the Brits!!! Think about this one Tom...now will US follow suit...and isn't that a first! Hope everyone in my Country is paying close attention...there will be a lot of skepticism when Obama is up for re-elect....actually, I think most of the decision he is making lately are directly tied to the 2012 election and his desire to win it....not a very good thing for a President to do...put his agenda before that of his country...
my degeer in politics and for what i learnt politics is about being in power and as we sya here in Blighty shafting everyone once elected thanks for the fowers Leigh------ This thread is Archived ------
zeus911: can't agree more Leigh, the U.S. is really conspicuos by its absense so far in all this crisis, maybe just one small frigate?
wahts it like in malta moree refuggee zeus or ar you doing ok hope th eu will pay towasrd it by the way one of my favourite countries Mdin mindblowing le beautiful and so quites went to mass there
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Really one extreme to another....All in your business, or hands off...OMG there is a happy medium folks...
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25 Italians remain blocked in Amal, south of Libya as an Italian airforce C-130 plane is negated landing permit by Libyan autorities. The 25 persons are said to be low on supplies. Italian Defense Ministry and Italian Foreign Office are now considering all other options to reach them. One possibility is via a sea based route via Benghazi in the vicinity of which is reported to be the Italian Navy Destroyer, the "Francesco Mimbelli".
In another incident around a 150 workers of an Italian firm Bonatti out of whom only 10 are reportedly Italian, had been blocked at least since yesterday close to the Tunisian border have today managed to cross over into Tunisia. An Air Italy flight to leave from Rome's Fiumicino airport is now being organized for their pickup.
On a good note the Italian navy vessel "San Giorgio" has successfully picked up 245 persons from the port of Benghazi out of which 121 are Italian nationals.
In another incident around a 150 workers of an Italian firm Bonatti out of whom only 10 are reportedly Italian, had been blocked at least since yesterday close to the Tunisian border have today managed to cross over into Tunisia. An Air Italy flight to leave from Rome's Fiumicino airport is now being organized for their pickup.
On a good note the Italian navy vessel "San Giorgio" has successfully picked up 245 persons from the port of Benghazi out of which 121 are Italian nationals.
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tomcat1968: wahts it like in malta moree refuggee zeus or ar you doing ok hope th eu will pay towasrd it by the way one of my favourite countries Mdin mindblowing le beautiful and so quites went to mass there
We're doing fine so far tomcat, notwithstanding the influx of several thousand person already evacuated through our island as well as all the activity with all the extra flights and military planes coming and going, and our harbours a hive of activity with all the rescue ships and military ships which have included your HMS Cumberland and the HMS York. We're busy as ever but we're managing well so far.------ This thread is Archived ------
zeus911: We're doing fine so far tomcat, notwithstanding the influx of several thousand person already evacuated through our island as well as all the activity with all the extra flights and military planes coming and going, and our harbours a hive of activity with all the rescue ships and military ships which have included your HMS Cumberland and the HMS York. We're busy as ever but we're managing well so far.
Gald to heer it you should be proud of the GX island the brits love you and your buses!------ This thread is Archived ------
tomcat1968: my degeer in politics and for what i learnt politics is about being in power and as we sya here in Blighty shafting everyone once elected thanks for the fowers Leigh
You deserve the flowers Tom, you are candid in you posts...it is refreshing and valued....
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