Libya - Latest Updates Part III (526)
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Al Jazeera's James Bays reported absolute panic within the opposition forces on the frontline earlier near to Nawfaliya. Following artillery attacks between sides, apparently different rebel troops mistakenly shelled each other and panic ensued as the opposition forces pulled backwards fearing a reprisal by Gaddafi forces.
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zeus911: Al Jazeera's James Bays reported absolute panic within the opposition forces on the frontline earlier near to Nawfaliya. Following artillery attacks between sides, apparently different rebel troops mistakenly shelled each other and panic ensued as the opposition forces pulled backwards fearing a reprisal by Gaddafi forces.
Been there .done that ..anything new ?
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Nicolas Sarkozy, the French president and David Cameron, the British prime minister have issued this joint statement on Libya earlier in preparation of a meeting in London tomorrow about the crisis.
According to Sarkozy, France, the United States, Britain and Germany will meet tomorrow to discuss a Franco-British proposal which aims to pave the way for a political transition in Libya.
I'm not sure if these are the only countries to meet and frankly the choice of Germany stands glaringly out considering the country was all against any action as is the non-inclusion of Italy? Perhaps Sarko just mentioned a few of the countries to participate...
Anyhow, amongst a lot of typically expected hype the proposal declares:
"Military action is not an objective as such. A lasting solution can only be a political one that belongs to the Libyan people. That is why the political process that will begin tomorrow in London is so important. The London conference will bring the international community together to support Libya’s transition from violent dictatorship and to help create the conditions where the people of Libya can choose their own future."
This clearly indicates a new initiative by 2 of the main drivers within the coalition to perhaps try a different approach of a political or diplomatic solution to what could otherwise end-up as a stalemate.
According to Sarkozy, France, the United States, Britain and Germany will meet tomorrow to discuss a Franco-British proposal which aims to pave the way for a political transition in Libya.
I'm not sure if these are the only countries to meet and frankly the choice of Germany stands glaringly out considering the country was all against any action as is the non-inclusion of Italy? Perhaps Sarko just mentioned a few of the countries to participate...
Anyhow, amongst a lot of typically expected hype the proposal declares:
"Military action is not an objective as such. A lasting solution can only be a political one that belongs to the Libyan people. That is why the political process that will begin tomorrow in London is so important. The London conference will bring the international community together to support Libya’s transition from violent dictatorship and to help create the conditions where the people of Libya can choose their own future."
This clearly indicates a new initiative by 2 of the main drivers within the coalition to perhaps try a different approach of a political or diplomatic solution to what could otherwise end-up as a stalemate.
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zeus911: Nicolas Sarkozy, the French president and David Cameron, the British prime minister have issued this joint statement on Libya earlier in preparation of a meeting in London tomorrow about the crisis.
According to Sarkozy, France, the United States, Britain and Germany will meet tomorrow to discuss a Franco-British proposal which aims to pave the way for a political transition in Libya.
I'm not sure if these are the only countries to meet and frankly the choice of Germany stands glaringly out considering the country was all against any action as is the non-inclusion of Italy? Perhaps Sarko just mentioned a few of the countries to participate...
Anyhow, amongst a lot of typically expected hype the proposal declares:
"Military action is not an objective as such. A lasting solution can only be a political one that belongs to the Libyan people. That is why the political process that will begin tomorrow in London is so important. The London conference will bring the international community together to support Libya’s transition from violent dictatorship and to help create the conditions where the people of Libya can choose their own future."
This clearly indicates a new initiative by 2 of the main drivers within the coalition to perhaps try a different approach of a political or diplomatic solution to what could otherwise end-up as a stalemate.
Cameron is doing this to look the hard man because internal politics in th uk is turning against himAccording to Sarkozy, France, the United States, Britain and Germany will meet tomorrow to discuss a Franco-British proposal which aims to pave the way for a political transition in Libya.
I'm not sure if these are the only countries to meet and frankly the choice of Germany stands glaringly out considering the country was all against any action as is the non-inclusion of Italy? Perhaps Sarko just mentioned a few of the countries to participate...
Anyhow, amongst a lot of typically expected hype the proposal declares:
"Military action is not an objective as such. A lasting solution can only be a political one that belongs to the Libyan people. That is why the political process that will begin tomorrow in London is so important. The London conference will bring the international community together to support Libya’s transition from violent dictatorship and to help create the conditions where the people of Libya can choose their own future."
This clearly indicates a new initiative by 2 of the main drivers within the coalition to perhaps try a different approach of a political or diplomatic solution to what could otherwise end-up as a stalemate.
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U know I don't care who does what, and for what reason, as long as support continues for those seeking democracy. I felt really good about President Obama's speech to the Nation tonight and we are finding a lot of bureaucrats are now supporting his actions who were once opposed to any help to Libya. Obama said that control will go back to NATO on Wednesday and the USA will continue with support in the background....The entire 20 minute speech can be seen on CNN. 
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Buffy327: U know I don't care who does what, and for what reason, as long as support continues for those seeking democracy. I felt really good about President Obama's speech to the Nation tonight and we are finding a lot of bureaucrats are now supporting his actions who were once opposed to any help to Libya. Obama said that control will go back to NATO on Wednesday and the USA will continue with support in the background....The entire 20 minute speech can be seen on CNN.
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Seems like yesterday's post about Sarko meeting a few select countries wasn't about the conference itself but re a tele-conference with the intent of getting Germany's support for today in London.
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zeus911: Seems like yesterday's post about Sarko meeting a few select countries wasn't about the conference itself but re a tele-conference with the intent of getting Germany's support for today in London.
It's very confusing the different accredited reports you get, I read this morning that Misrata was in Government hands ???????
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Libya's state-run Al-Libiyah TV quotes Libyan Deputy Foreign Minister Khalid Kaim calling on nations gathering for today’s conference on Libya in London not to push Libyans towards civil war.
The international conference, which would include the UN, Arab states, the African Union, and more than 40 foreign ministers, will focus on coordinating assistance and building a unified international front in condemnation of the Gaddafi regime and in support of a Nato-led military action in Libya.
The international conference, which would include the UN, Arab states, the African Union, and more than 40 foreign ministers, will focus on coordinating assistance and building a unified international front in condemnation of the Gaddafi regime and in support of a Nato-led military action in Libya.
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More illegal immigrants continue to arrive in Malta today as two more trips brought around another 300 persons to the island. This brings the total to over 800 immigrants since just yesterday.
Maltese Foreign Minister Tonio Borg made an appeal today in the London Libya-conference to the international community in general and to the European Union in particular about the illegal migration problem caused by the conflict. Needless to say there weren't too many countries volunteering to help out.
Obviously the Italian island of Lampedusa is in a much more serious crisis but since Italy has chosen to criticize Malta in regard to illegal immigrants I shall be selfish about this and only give details about what's happening here.
Maltese Foreign Minister Tonio Borg made an appeal today in the London Libya-conference to the international community in general and to the European Union in particular about the illegal migration problem caused by the conflict. Needless to say there weren't too many countries volunteering to help out.
Obviously the Italian island of Lampedusa is in a much more serious crisis but since Italy has chosen to criticize Malta in regard to illegal immigrants I shall be selfish about this and only give details about what's happening here.
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We hear U 
One day the world is going to understand that u can't talk about our children or our country....And shame on U if ur caught lying about either one....
One day the world is going to understand that u can't talk about our children or our country....And shame on U if ur caught lying about either one....------ This thread is Archived ------
The situation in Misurata main hospital is said to be desperate as it has become inundated with wounded people while the city has been over a week without energy and water after supplies had been cut by government forces.
"The humanitarian situation has become catastrophic", said Sami, an opposition spokesman, via telephone.
"The humanitarian situation has become catastrophic", said Sami, an opposition spokesman, via telephone.
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Buffy327: We hear U One day the world is going to understand that u can't talk about our children or our country....And shame on U if ur caught lying about either one....
I know I can always count on your support Buffy, lol! 
But seriously, the situation is so bad in Lampedusa that Berlusconi is visiting the island tomorrow...
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zeus911: I know I can always count on your support Buffy, lol!
But seriously, the situation is so bad in Lampedusa that Berlusconi is visiting the island tomorrow...
But seriously, the situation is so bad in Lampedusa that Berlusconi is visiting the island tomorrow...
I know, and at some point someone is going to have to address the humanitarian support....Where is it????
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Buffy327: I know, and at some point someone is going to have to address the humanitarian support....Where is it????
You mean the island? Well it's about a 113km (70 miles) east of Tunisia and west of Malta, kind of midway between Malta and Tunisia and is actually further south to Sicily than is Malta. That explains why they're getting most landings there...------ This thread is Archived ------
Following yesterday's encouraging westward push, opposition forces where checked drastically today and even pushed back. Troops loyal to Muammar Gaddafi, have shelled pro-democracy forces heading west on the main coastal highway, and pushed them out of Bin Jawad, a small town around 150km east of Sirte.
Not just, but according to Al Jazeera's Hoda-Abdel Hamid who describes the day's events as follows:
"So certainly what we can say at this stage is that Bin Jawad is not any more in the hands of the rebels, actually the Gaddafi forces now are managing to pound Ras Lanuf and are getting closer and closer to them, pushing the opposition fighters eastwards more and more."
She also added that this is basically an exact repeat of what happened about three weeks ago.
Not just, but according to Al Jazeera's Hoda-Abdel Hamid who describes the day's events as follows:
"So certainly what we can say at this stage is that Bin Jawad is not any more in the hands of the rebels, actually the Gaddafi forces now are managing to pound Ras Lanuf and are getting closer and closer to them, pushing the opposition fighters eastwards more and more."
She also added that this is basically an exact repeat of what happened about three weeks ago.
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zeus911: You mean the island? Well it's about a 113km (70 miles) east of Tunisia and west of Malta, kind of midway between Malta and Tunisia and is actually further south to Sicily than is Malta. That explains why they're getting most landings there...
I was speaking about the money and supplies (food and medical supplies) helping with re-location and accommodations. They have been collecting millions around the world for these people. Red Cross specifically. (I know I got my call for help) No one country can take this responsibility on and still I am not hearing of anyone getting anything.
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A further 151 evacuees arrived in Malta yesterday from Libya on the Greek vessel Ionian King. The vessel came from Misurata where it had transported humanitarian aid.
The evacuees are of several nationalities and include Bangladeshis, Peruvians and South Koreans.
The evacuees are of several nationalities and include Bangladeshis, Peruvians and South Koreans.
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Authorities had to force the residents away from the main quay in order to allow further disembarkations. In the meantime Italy is sending a number of ships to the island to move a considerable number of illegal immigrants to centres on the mainland.