Libya - Latest Updates Part II (937)
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zeus911: Mussa Khusa, the Libyan foreign minister, has just held a press conference in Tripoli where he made a statement about the UN Resolution:
Libya, after having seen the resolution, would like to explain the following.
As the country will try to deal with this resolution. Libya now has knowledge of this resolution, and according to article 25 of the UN charter, and taking into consideration that Libya is a full member of the UN, we accept that it is obliged to accept the security council resolution.
Therefore, Libya has decided an immediate ceasefire, and the stoppage of all military operations.
Libya takes great interest in protecting all civilians, and offering them all necessary humanitarian aid, and respecting all human rights, and obliging to the international and humanitarian laws and it is also obliged to protect all of the foreigners in Libya and protecting their assets.
In doing so, Libya is in accordance with the resolutions of the security council and the articles of the charter of the United Nations.
We emphasise in the resolution 1973 for the year 2011, we emphasise and agree to the article regarding the protection of civilians and the territorial unity of Libya.
"And therefore, building on this, we are opening all dialogue channels with everyone interested in the territorial unity of Libya.
"And my country is very serious about continuing the development, economic, political, humanitarian and social development of the Libyan nation.
"And we have indeed taken serious steps in continuing this development for the good of the Libyan people. And we believe that this will take the country back to safety and security for all Libyans.
"We also express our sadness towards what the resolution has included, of procedures against the Libyan nation, such as the no-fly zone, which includes commercial and civilian flights.This will increase the suffering of the Libyan people, and will have a negative impact on the general life of Libyan people.
"The international community should have exempted civilians from the resolution to secure their quality of life.
"Also, the total and inclusive freezing of all Libyan assets and investments will have a very negative impact on normal Libyans and also on Libya's ability to fulfill its contracts locally and internationally.
"Libya also finds that its very strange that the UN allows in its resolution the use of military power and there are signs that this might indeed take place.
"This goes clearly against the UN Charter, and its a violation of the national sovereignty of Libya. And it's also in violation of Article 4(2) of the UN Charter.
"And finally, we insist and emphasise our request for all international governments, NGOs and others to check the facts on the ground by sending fact-finding missions so that they can take the right decision by seeing the facts on the ground.
"Thank you."
Libya, after having seen the resolution, would like to explain the following.
As the country will try to deal with this resolution. Libya now has knowledge of this resolution, and according to article 25 of the UN charter, and taking into consideration that Libya is a full member of the UN, we accept that it is obliged to accept the security council resolution.
Therefore, Libya has decided an immediate ceasefire, and the stoppage of all military operations.
Libya takes great interest in protecting all civilians, and offering them all necessary humanitarian aid, and respecting all human rights, and obliging to the international and humanitarian laws and it is also obliged to protect all of the foreigners in Libya and protecting their assets.
In doing so, Libya is in accordance with the resolutions of the security council and the articles of the charter of the United Nations.
We emphasise in the resolution 1973 for the year 2011, we emphasise and agree to the article regarding the protection of civilians and the territorial unity of Libya.
"And therefore, building on this, we are opening all dialogue channels with everyone interested in the territorial unity of Libya.
"And my country is very serious about continuing the development, economic, political, humanitarian and social development of the Libyan nation.
"And we have indeed taken serious steps in continuing this development for the good of the Libyan people. And we believe that this will take the country back to safety and security for all Libyans.
"We also express our sadness towards what the resolution has included, of procedures against the Libyan nation, such as the no-fly zone, which includes commercial and civilian flights.This will increase the suffering of the Libyan people, and will have a negative impact on the general life of Libyan people.
"The international community should have exempted civilians from the resolution to secure their quality of life.
"Also, the total and inclusive freezing of all Libyan assets and investments will have a very negative impact on normal Libyans and also on Libya's ability to fulfill its contracts locally and internationally.
"Libya also finds that its very strange that the UN allows in its resolution the use of military power and there are signs that this might indeed take place.
"This goes clearly against the UN Charter, and its a violation of the national sovereignty of Libya. And it's also in violation of Article 4(2) of the UN Charter.
"And finally, we insist and emphasise our request for all international governments, NGOs and others to check the facts on the ground by sending fact-finding missions so that they can take the right decision by seeing the facts on the ground.
"Thank you."
Interesting! There must be something going on inside.
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Tony Birtley, Al Jazeera's correspondent in Benghazi, says that crowds there greeted the announcement of an "immediate ceasefire" as a "capitulation" and are in celebration of this latest update.
Frankly from what we have seen so far, I personally would take any official declaration from Tripoli with caution and certainly not at face-value. I would describe the declaration above as more of an offical response to the UN which aims to delay any foreign interventions against Libyan Government forces and military targets.
Frankly from what we have seen so far, I personally would take any official declaration from Tripoli with caution and certainly not at face-value. I would describe the declaration above as more of an offical response to the UN which aims to delay any foreign interventions against Libyan Government forces and military targets.
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Anita McNaught, Al Jazeera's correspondent in Tripoli, says that the statement from the foreign minister was clearly "well-crafted", even if it was unexpected.
She says that her understanding of the situation is that this is a move to "buy time" on the part of the government, and that it remains unclear on what terms this ceasefire has been declared.
McNaught makes the point that by saying "we are interested in talking to people who are interested in the territorial unity of Libya", there is a reassertion of the government stance on this uprising: that it is a rebellion on the part of people in Benghazi who wish to break away from the centre in Tripoli.
She says that her understanding of the situation is that this is a move to "buy time" on the part of the government, and that it remains unclear on what terms this ceasefire has been declared.
McNaught makes the point that by saying "we are interested in talking to people who are interested in the territorial unity of Libya", there is a reassertion of the government stance on this uprising: that it is a rebellion on the part of people in Benghazi who wish to break away from the centre in Tripoli.
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France says it remains cautious after Libyan ceasefire announcement, according to Reuters news agency. Officials say the "threat on the ground has not changed".
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AFP has just reported that Libyan authorities say they will release the four New York Times journalists who the publication reported as being missing two days ago.
It is not clear whether the news agency has other leads as to my knowledge and as I reported earlier, so far Libyan authorities have only admitted to be holding and to be releasing one of the four, namely the woman. Hope they are right...
It is not clear whether the news agency has other leads as to my knowledge and as I reported earlier, so far Libyan authorities have only admitted to be holding and to be releasing one of the four, namely the woman. Hope they are right...
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Responding to the announcement of a ceasefire, UK Shadow Foreign Secretary Douglas Alexander says the Gaddafi regime needs to be judged "by its deeds not its words". If this turns out to be a real initiative, he says, then it makes it even more important that efforts are made by the international community to help plan for Libya's future.
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The New York Times now also confirms the news of the finding and eventual release of its 4 journalists.
It says the four who were missing in Libya have been found. The paper reported on its website that they were captured by Colonel Gaddafi's forces and are set to be released today.
It says the four who were missing in Libya have been found. The paper reported on its website that they were captured by Colonel Gaddafi's forces and are set to be released today.
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zeus911: Responding to the announcement of a ceasefire, UK Shadow Foreign Secretary Douglas Alexander says the Gaddafi regime needs to be judged "by its deeds not its words". If this turns out to be a real initiative, he says, then it makes it even more important that efforts are made by the international community to help plan for Libya's future.
Paramount !!
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zeus911: The New York Times now also confirms the news of the finding and eventual release of its 4 journalists.
It says the four who were missing in Libya have been found. The paper reported on its website that they were captured by Colonel Gaddafi's forces and are set to be released today.
It says the four who were missing in Libya have been found. The paper reported on its website that they were captured by Colonel Gaddafi's forces and are set to be released today.
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Seems like we've once again reached the end of this thread so I have already opened Part III so we can switch to it once we fill this up
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Reports from the BBC state that while the Libyan foreign minister was speaking of a ceasefire, an eyewitness in Misrata, who has asked to remain unnamed, told the news channel there was heavy fighting between rebels and the brigade forces, and that several civilian buildings had been hit.
"We are terrified," she said. "He (Gaddafi) is going to kill us all."
"We are terrified," she said. "He (Gaddafi) is going to kill us all."
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Reuters says that in Misurata, a doctor has said that government forces are still shelling the city, despite the announcement of the "immediate ceasefire" by the government. The doctor said that 25 people have been killed there.
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zeus911: Reports from the BBC state that while the Libyan foreign minister was speaking of a ceasefire, an eyewitness in Misrata, who has asked to remain unnamed, told the news channel there was heavy fighting between rebels and the brigade forces, and that several civilian buildings had been hit.
"We are terrified," she said. "He (Gaddafi) is going to kill us all."
"We are terrified," she said. "He (Gaddafi) is going to kill us all."
Enough of the chatting from Gaddafi....he will do anything to stall the inevitable, and continues to kill those who oppose him...May he get his just rewards, since he has clearly ask for it...
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Looks like USA needs Gaddafi to give more than lips service too
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Libya, after having seen the resolution, would like to explain the following.
As the country will try to deal with this resolution. Libya now has knowledge of this resolution, and according to article 25 of the UN charter, and taking into consideration that Libya is a full member of the UN, we accept that it is obliged to accept the security council resolution.
Therefore, Libya has decided an immediate ceasefire, and the stoppage of all military operations.
Libya takes great interest in protecting all civilians, and offering them all necessary humanitarian aid, and respecting all human rights, and obliging to the international and humanitarian laws and it is also obliged to protect all of the foreigners in Libya and protecting their assets.
In doing so, Libya is in accordance with the resolutions of the security council and the articles of the charter of the United Nations.
We emphasise in the resolution 1973 for the year 2011, we emphasise and agree to the article regarding the protection of civilians and the territorial unity of Libya.
"And therefore, building on this, we are opening all dialogue channels with everyone interested in the territorial unity of Libya.
"And my country is very serious about continuing the development, economic, political, humanitarian and social development of the Libyan nation.
"And we have indeed taken serious steps in continuing this development for the good of the Libyan people. And we believe that this will take the country back to safety and security for all Libyans.
"We also express our sadness towards what the resolution has included, of procedures against the Libyan nation, such as the no-fly zone, which includes commercial and civilian flights.This will increase the suffering of the Libyan people, and will have a negative impact on the general life of Libyan people.
"The international community should have exempted civilians from the resolution to secure their quality of life.
"Also, the total and inclusive freezing of all Libyan assets and investments will have a very negative impact on normal Libyans and also on Libya's ability to fulfill its contracts locally and internationally.
"Libya also finds that its very strange that the UN allows in its resolution the use of military power and there are signs that this might indeed take place.
"This goes clearly against the UN Charter, and its a violation of the national sovereignty of Libya. And it's also in violation of Article 4(2) of the UN Charter.
"And finally, we insist and emphasise our request for all international governments, NGOs and others to check the facts on the ground by sending fact-finding missions so that they can take the right decision by seeing the facts on the ground.
"Thank you."