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SUMMARY JUNE 26th 2011
6/26/2011
6.26.2011
True friendship isn’t about being there when it’s convenient; it’s about being there when it’s not"
GOOD NEWS:
Guma_el_gamaty Guma El-Gamaty
Libya Breaking news Western mountain FF advanced this morning on Bir Alghanam area only 30 km south of Zawiya and G forces retreating fast
itn ITN
Aid has managed to ship more than 100 Libyans back home after a 27-hour boat ride from the rebel-held east.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JP7dKrI_fjA
FreeBenghazi
Problem with destroying evidence is that Gaddafi and his gang of criminals go unpunished. As a LIBYAN woman,that makes me angry
NATOpress NATO Press
Operational Media Updates: Summary of activities for Operation Unified Protector of the past 24 hours #NATO #Libya – goo.gl/uEa2y
Eyewitness account of Crimes Against Humanity against children. Child being kidnapped and used to fight for #Gaddafi.
www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ex6dSJD4xnU#at=206
MyFreeLibya
Photo: Ta-ta-taween, a set on Flickr.Help From Small Hands Libyan kids are a vital part of the Libyan food… tumblr.com/xuy36p2vla
N_Benghazi .
my little brother is sitting next to me and he says “Are they sending those eggs to throw at Gaddafi?” Bless him hehe
They keep the rotten ones in a special place…
Gaddafi loyalist capture and absue ff
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Tkh6FFi4Y4&fea...
Breaking News: Benjamin Netanyahu’s Son Hates Islam and Muslims
Can I just say that the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree? Imagine if this had been a Muslim leaders son and he said something similar? Now Bibi is crying for context and understanding, sad.
JERUSALEM — The Israeli prime minister’s 19-year-old son posted disparaging comments about Arabs and Muslims on his Facebook page, an Israeli paper reported Friday
Earlier this year, Yair Netanyahu posted that Muslims “celebrate hate and death,” the Haaretz daily reported. After Palestinian assailants entered a West Bank settlement and stabbed five members of an Israeli family to death, he wrote that “terror has a religion and it is Islam.”
www.loonwatch.com/2011/06/breaking-news...=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:loonwatch%28loonwatch.com%29
Syria, Libya and Middle East unrest – live updates
• Libya claims 15 civilians killed in Nato raid on Brega
• Turkey loses patience with Syria
• Mourners shot dead at funerals of protesters in Syria
Israel has threatened to ban international journalists for a decade if they join the Gaza flotilla.
AP quotes a letter to foreign journalists, from head of press for Israeli government Oren Helman. It said the flotilla was “a dangerous provocation that is being organized by western and Islamic extremist elements to aid Hamas”.
It added:
I would like to make it clear to you and to the media that you represent, that participation in the flotilla is an intentional violation of Israeli law and is liable to lead to participants being denied entry into the State of Israel for 10 years, to the impoundment of their equipment and to additional sanctions.
www.guardian.co.uk/world/middle-east-li...
Urgent – Libye – Zuma vient de déclarer : " la résolution de l’ONU n’autorise pas l’assassinat de Kadhafi "
La résolution de l’ONU utilisée par l’OTAN pour conduire ses opérations Libye n’autorise pas “un changement de régime ou un assassinat politique” du dirigeant Mouammar Kadhafi, a déclaré dimanche le président sud-africain Jacob Zuma.
www.afreekelection.com/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=4739:article5432&Itemid=840
Somaia:
Gaddafi said many times on TV that he is not a president, he’s the commander-in-chief of his forces that kill civilians. He’s a target
septimius_
Now that #amnesty said Gaddafi did not use rape as “weapon of war” all the rape victims will feel a lot better!
ZlitenFree ZlitenFree
zliten17feb.org fb.me/Uzw8DKZG
www.zliten17feb.org
2011feb17 Tweeting Tripoli
NATO drops leaflets via plastic balls to neighborhoods of targeted military areas. Tripoli knows that NATO is protecting them from Gaddafi
FreeBenghazi
To protect rape survivors, Misratis don’t even want neighbourhoods where rapes occurred mentioned
2011feb17 Tweeting Tripoli
The UN have decided to protect Libyan civilians. Gaddafi have many times publicly threatened and actually killed Libyans since 1969. #feb17
Libyan score: Rebels 17, Gaddafi 0
Seventeen of Libya’s top football figures, including its national team’s goalkeeper Juma Gtat, have defected to the rebels in an attempt to destabilise Colonel Gaddafi’s regime.
The defection, which comes in the wake of a similar switching of support by parts of the country’s military, will be seen as a propaganda blow for Col Gaddafi in an area that has a significant football following. Three other national team players and Adel bin Issa, the coach of Tripoli’s top club, al-Ahly, have also defected. Libya’s team is ranked 58th in the world.
MyFreeLibya Rubicon Moad
100 Pro-G just stopped off in tataouin…All charities are closed, Though good luck to them trying to do anything to 1500 angry Libyans
SECOND Italian Air Force tanker airborne out of Aeroporto di Pratica di Mare 12:10 UTC, a/c Boeing 767-2EYER tail nr MM62229 #LIRE
bint_tarhouna Free Libyia
@ MyFreeLibya
I said there was innocent casualties, the poor servants and people who worked for the Khweldis
a friend of ours is friends with the Khweldis rolls eyes said that this “house” had 17 satellites above it. WTF were they expecting? And the people who died were being used as human shields. The regime wanted it to happen so they can blame #NATO for something. #GaddafiLies
Compound was huge with more than 6 or 7 villas inside a great tall wall. Also Khalid and his father were in Tripoli at the time
LibyaNewMedia LibyaNewMedia
I have given up on Egypt being of any benefit to the Libyan & Syrian people. Libyans & Syrians will have to get their freedom despite Egypt.
2011feb17 Tweeting Tripoli
@NATO Saif Al-Islam house and Farm: 32°44’17.20"N, 13°09’26.78"E #feb17 #Libya
bentbenghazi
Only 35 days,12 hours.11 minutes, 32seconds left until Ramadan begins
Breaking : Libyan State TV just issued orders to suicide squads to attack !
4Adam Adam
Fighting with heavy weapons 50km south of Tripoli (30 miles) via @AlArabiya
2011feb17 Tweeting Tripoli
No sign of #NATO over #Tripoli. It’s been quiet so far.
Libye: combats aux armes lourdes à une cinquantaine de km au sud de Tripoli
Des combats aux armes lourdes résonnaient dimanche matin dans la plaine s’étendant entre les montagnes berbères, tenues par les rebelles libyens, et Tripoli, bastion du régime situé à une cinquantaine de kilomètres de là, a rapporté un correspondant de l’AFP.
D’intenses bombardements aux roquettes de type Grad et des tirs soutenus de mitrailleuses lourdes étaient entendus depuis Yefren, à une quinzaine de kilomètres au nord.
Déjà un blessé a été transporté depuis le front à l’hôpital de Yefren et “d’autres attendent dans la plaine”, a indiqué un ambulancier.
www.lepoint.fr/monde/libye-combats-aux-...
libyans_revolt
clashes between #FF & #Gaddafi forces on 50miles south #Tripoli near #BiralGhanam area. Heavy Bombardment with Grads & Heavy gunfire. #Libya
Correction: Clashes between #FF & #Gaddafi forces near #BiralGhanam area 50 km not (50 miles) south of #Tripoli #Libya
London, June 26 (IANS) British forces will continue the fight in Libya against long-time leader Muammar Gaddafi until ‘the job was done’, a top official said.
‘Make no mistake, we can and we will sustain our contribution. Our resolve is steadfast,’ Defence Secretary Liam Fox told the Daily Express.
British military chiefs fear the operation in Libya – which has already cost 260 million pounds (around $414 million) – could not be sustained beyond September.
Fox also said British troops will stay on in Afghanistan even though US President Barack Obama announced the withdrawal of 33,000 American troops over the next two years.
An unrest spreading through the Arab world erupted in Libya in February, protesting the 40-year rule of Gaddafi, the UN Security Council authorised military action against Gaddafi’s forces. US and European troops have launched many air strikes in the country since March.
www.inewsone.com/2011/06/26/britain-to-...
LibyaNewMedia LibyaNewMedia
Large reinforcements in the form of rocket launchers & tanks have arrived to Gaddafi forces at Ghazaya & Takut, near Nalut. #Libya #Gaddafi
septimius_
just an a small insight into how prepared Gaddafi was! Libya guns for the right sort of gold – FT.com j.mp/lNS845
WeAreLibya
volunteers within Gaddafi brigade means convicts who been released from prison, given guns and money to terrorize libyans
2011feb17
@NATO This is Aisha G’s house: 32°52’58.30"N, 13°12’55.73"E Aisha is married to Abozitaya, who is a brigade commander in G forces. Pls check
Free Tripoli Daily is out! bit.ly/krTORw
2011feb17
@NATO This is Safia G’s wife house: 32°52’18.82"N, 13°12’34.57"E it is said that it has 5 floors underground. #feb17 #Libya
LibyaNewMedia LibyaNewMedia
Whenever Gaddafi’s men learn the name of someone who has joined the revolutionaries, they kidnap & torture family members.
MELAD DAMAN:
Melad Daman is head of Internal security in #Tripoli & the person supervising the arrest of protesters in the city he’s responsible for arrests in the West in general, not just Tripoli. Actually does some interrogations himself.
Thanku4theAnger THANKU4THEANGER
Now: Fierce attack by Freedom fighters of Nafusa on Gaddafi force near Ber Ghanam #libya #feb17 Allah Akbar
libyanproud libyanandproud
#Misrata : Misratta have managed to kill and capture the 1000 Man Strong Mhimed Mgaryif brigade that tried attacking misratta.
Thanku4theAnger THANKU4THEANGER
Heartbreaking : A Libyan teenager killed by Gaddafi forces dies in front of his father at hospital
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SFkXgN0eNk&fea...
Shabab:
In Battered Libya Town, Kids Get A Taste Of Normal
A few weeks ago, Ras Mouftah Elementary School in central Misrata was just another public building abandoned in the fight for this Libyan city.
Now two dozen boys aged 4 to 9 are watching as the rebel tricolor unfurls from the school flagpole. Hands on their hearts, they struggle to sing along to a tape recording of the rebel anthem. Their backpacks are emblazoned with the words “Feb. 17 Revolution.”
shabablibya.org/news/in-battered-libya-...
Thanku4theAnger THANKU4THEANGER
Tripoli :112 protesters from various areas arrested Friday after destruction of 4 G forces vehicles including 25 from Fashlum #Libya #feb17
Amnesty report reaction from tweeter:
Amnesty international possibilities :
1. they get their info from BBC and you know how BBCLies
2. they were paid by Gaddafi
3. Saif has ‘friends’ there writing these ‘articles’
Conclusion: Amnesty is a joke
Bir ghanem then straight to ghiryan. People get ready. Zero hour coming up. Muammar your finished.
Khewldi tweets:
friend went to the funeral and she said only khewledi’s son’s wife and the workers at the place were killed.
Hmmm, only the wife? The one who’s the daughter of Mahmood, the biggest arms dealer in all of Libya? (karma)
a friend of ours is friends with the Khweldis rolls eyes said that this “house” had 17 satellites above it. WTF were they expecting? And the people who died were being used as human shields. The regime wanted it to happen so they can blame #NATO for something. #GaddafiLies #GaddafiCrimes
I said there was innocent casualties, the poor servants and people who worked for the Khweldis
From a v good source who has links to Sorman: The only casualties from the NATO raid were the servants, but none of the Khweldi family.
libyanproud
#BirGhanam : One martyr from #Zintan (Ibrahim alizz) one injured from #Yefren. #
NATO jets are back over #Tripoli. Let #Gaddafi taste the same scare tactic he is imposing over Libyans 15.30 local
26June is International Day in Support of Victims of Torture.
BBC:
The military commander who ultimately selects and authorises strikes by Nato warplanes:
Libya conflict: Nato’s man against Gaddafi
He is the other man at the centre of the war against Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi. The military commander who ultimately selects and authorises strikes by Nato warplanes.
Outside the alliance few may know his name. But Lt Gen Charlie Bouchard has been charged with directing this complex war, and political leaders in the West are pinning their hopes on him.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-13919380
Jaballah #Matar kidnapped #Cairo ’90 2 letters smuggled out of #AbuSalim prison in #Libya 92 & 96 his fate still unknown
Izzat #Al-Migrif kidnapped #Cairo ’90 1 letter smugled out of #AbuSalim ’93 seen by 2 ex-prisoners there- fate unknown
VID:
THANKU4THEANGER
Breaking: Tripoli: Video of Omar Mukhata’rs Grandsons FF group blow up Mathaba (HQ of Pro-G Revolutinary comitee) in Damascus neighbourhood. This place used to recurit mercs and criminals to terrorise ppl of the City. The video declaring the formation of this group of Busleem & AlHadba Alkhadra FFs was tweeted on 22 Jun.
www.tweetdeck.com/twitter/Thanku4theAng...
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AID WORKER Libyan aid
Abe:
Big thanks to the new follows. Will keep updates about a lot of the work we do. And the odd rant.
Mad how we bought 2 ambulances yesterday. And how they’re currently in my driveway coz I ran out of time to get them to the warehouse.
Hmm actually can’t stand ‘talkers’. So so many of them.
Met some of the most incredible, hard working people in the last 4 months. Made me more acutely aware of bullshitters than ever before.
Shabab:
Libya: Nato must up its game to finish what it started
June 26, 2011
Posted in News, Week Commencing: June 20 | 14:52
100 days after the air strikes began, Gaddafi is still in power
In March, Benghazi, Libya’s second city, seemed close to annihilation at the hands of Colonel Muammar Gaddafi. He had promised to exact retribution from his citizens for their temerity in seeking freedom from his 40-year dictatorship. Influenced by the memory of Kosovo and backed by the Arab League, the United Nations security council passed resolution 1973. It authorised the imposition of a no-fly zone in Libya. It also instructed that “all necessary measures” should be taken to protect civilians under threat of attack. The wide support the measures received was bolstered by compelling images of terrified civilians in Benghazi awaiting what would undoubtedly have been a brutal and deadly onslaught by Gadaffi’s forces, bolstered by mercenary forces and determined to crush a nascent democratic revolution. Three months ago it seemed possible that it would be only a matter of weeks before what US defence secretary Robert Gates called “the mightiest military alliance in history” would achieve its aim. And the warmth of the “Arab spring” would spread a little further into Africa.
Today, however, is the 100th day of the Nato air strikes and Gaddafi is still in power. Joint Nato operational support has come from 18 countries, including the UK and France, with 15 enforcing the no-fly zone and launching air-to-ground missiles. Yet not only is Gaddafi still in power; rebel progress around Misrata in the west of Libya has stalled, and the transitional national council in Benghazi says it is desperately short of funds because the $1 billion promised by Nato has yet to materialise. In addition, fissures have appeared in the Nato alliance, criticised for being “a confused coalition of the unwilling and unable”.
At the same time, a million refugees have fled Libya, mainly into Tunisia and Egypt. Italy has called for a suspension of the air campaign to permit the delivery of humanitarian aid . Ironically, there is now a danger that the Nato mission is contributing to the very humanitarian crisis resolution 1973 was intended to avert. Meanwhile, in the UK, the cost of the Libyan intervention has escalated from the original estimates of “tens of millions of pounds” to over £260m, now that the mission has been extended by another three months to September. The heads of the Royal Air Force and the Navy have warned that continuing operations in Libya beyond the autumn could mean redeployment from other tasks and asking more of forces already “fragile ” and overworked stretched by the additional demands, for instance, of Afghanistan.
So, what can be done? How can the original UN mandate to protect the lives of Libyan citizens be honoured quickly and the current stalemate broken without Nato drifting into the illegal waters of pursuing regime change for which it has no mandate? Is it possible to act within resolution 1973 to encourage a chain reaction that may lead to Libyans effecting their own regime change?
The success of the Nato mission is that a no-fly zone and the creation of a protective cordon around Benghazi were accomplished in the first few weeks following the UN vote – undoubtedly saving lives. Nato spokesmen also say that Gaddafi’s fighting ability has been degraded by 50%, and many of his entourage have defected.
However, the rebels in the west in the Nafusa mountains and in the port of Misrata insist that without more intensive support from Nato it is difficult to make further advances. They lack the firepower and military discipline to take command on the ground. On the contrary, the rebels appear stranded in a no man’s land, served by social networking and mobile phones, but not the aerial support and arms they require.
It is vital that Nato is more proactive both in the air and on the ground to break this current impasse. Critics of the Nato mission point out that during the 78 days of of the short, sharp Kosovo campaign, four times as many aircraft were used to conduct three times as many sorties in a country very much smaller.
In Libya, in contrast, Nato appears to be stuck in second gear while Obama’s decision not to have the US participate in ground attacks has also had a negative impact. Last week, the House of Representatives prohibited the use of money for military operations in Libya, requiring an end to direct US combat, but it did allow finance for support operations such as surveillance and intelligence.
Nato is hampered and split. It is hampered because the terms of resolution 1973 do not permit it to arm Gaddafi’s rebels. However, given the political will, it could provide more support on the ground and much more than the current few air sorties a day. It is split because while some Nato members have repeatedly said that enforcement action will end if “violence is stopped”, others have also insisted that Gaddafi must go, not in the context of regime change, but as part of the remit to protect vulnerable Libyan citizens.
Russia now shares that view, in spite of its initial scepticism about the Nato action. David Cameron and Nicolas Sarkozy have the most to lose among Nato leaders if intervention in Libya is protracted – or collapses. Both say they refuse to consider a ceasefire that allows Gaddafi to remain.
He, as yet, appears disinclined to consider his own removal as “brother leader of the revolution”. He still considers himself to be the only revolutionary force in town. He may calculate that if Nato fails to increase the pressure via aerial attacks and more “boot power” on the ground, and if the numbers of civilian deaths as a result of Nato bombing begin to rise, the alliance will fragment. The evidence that he has a point is already visible. Last Monday a Nato strike on a compound west of Tripoli killed 19 civilians, including women and children. Amr Moussa, the outgoing head of the Arab League, has added his voice to those calling for a ceasefire and a negotiated settlement with Gaddafi. “When I see children being killed,” Moussa said, ” I must have misgivings.”‘
Misgivings must also arise, however, if realpolitik results in a settlement that sees Libya divided, Gaddafi still in power with the power to destabilise the region and the lives of citizens who defied him once more at risk. David Cameron’s response is that time is on the alliance’s side: perhaps. That still requires Nato to abandon its limited, cautious, low-risk approach and flex far more of its muscle. If the Libyans are not to lose the opportunity to develop and establish a democratic government, one that has legitimacy and widespread support, then Nato must finish what it set out to do 100 days ago — and soon.
Source The Guardian
Audio: NATO PSYOPS for Gaddafi forces transmitted by USAF EC-130J June 25. 2011 t.co/KNfKFGk
2011feb17
Hopefully Gaddafi should know by now that even bullies could be bullied. Gaddafi have bullied Libyans for 42 years
RickLeventhal RickLeventhalFoxNews
all quiet on misrata’s eastern front… almost.
Brega:Reports G forces using the Artificial River tubes which are wide enough for 1 vehicle w/ heavy G casualties,equipment loss#
SHABAB:
Gaddafi revives offer of vote to end Libya conflict
Rebels carry out their training with a captured Gaddafi armoured vehicle in the city of Zintan June 25, 2011.
TRIPOLI (Reuters) – The Libyan government on Sunday renewed its offer to hold a vote on whether Muammar Gaddafi should stay in power, a proposal unlikely to interest Gaddafi’s opponents but which could widen differences inside NATO.
Moussa Ibrahim, a spokesman for Gaddafi’s administration, told reporters in Tripoli the government was proposing a period of national dialogue and an election overseen by the United Nations and the African Union.
“If the Libyan people decide Gaddafi should leave he will leave. If the people decide he should stay he will stay,” Ibrahim said.
But he said Gaddafi — who has run the oil-producing country since taking over in a military coup in 1969 — would not go into exile whatever happened. “Gaddafi is not leaving anywhere, he is staying in this country,” Ibrahim said.
shabablibya.org/news/gaddafi-revives-of...
Gaddafi has prepared for the TV to shut down. Moved his server to Russia and broadcasting TV ( LJBC)
photogimp1 photogimp
Well, they said hundreds would be getting of the boat today. I only saw about 20. Refuges from Brega. 26/6 #libya yfrog.com/kil6mobj
thx 4 clearing that one up:) numbers were unclear
UNICEF: Libya – Landed in Benghazi ths morning. wrkn on sevrl story angles – education, WASH coordination & child protection.
BREAKING: Libyan defected football team will play on behalf of the revolution next month!
Brega: Electricity has been completely cut off on Gaddafi forces in the Brega area, in what appears to be a new offensive by NATO.
RickLeventhal:
a libyan man kissed me on the forehead today. said i was the first american he’d ever seen in his life.”
Brega: Today marks the 4th day of consecutive NATO attacks on #Gaddafi forces between Brega & Bisher..
Tripoli: Yesterday 2 Pro Gadafi “volunteers” shot a civilian in the back 8 times in the back in AlReeh Alley in old town
Brega: #NATO Strikes 25 June: 3 Military Shelters , 4 Military Compounds,1 Antenna.
Brega: #NATO Strikes 25 June: 2 Tanks , 1 Logistic Truck, 6 Technical Vehicles.
Khiria
idiot Moussa Ibrahim still think 1.2 million Libyans want #Gaddafi. They’re lucky if they got 100 Libyans.
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
Surprise attack still on going by #Freedomfighters on #Gaddafi brigades 30 km south of #Zawia in the area of #BerAlgnm #Libya
Khiria
Moussa Ibrahim should prepare himself for the front lines and tell the regime to stop taking innocent teenage boys & men from the streets of #Tripoli and putting them in the front line. #GaddafiCrimes #GaddafiLies #ihatemoussaibrahim
JeffreyKofman Jeffrey Kofman
Gadhafi spokesman Moussa Ibrahim: We are arming 1.2 million Libyan men and women. They are prepared to fight for the country, for Gadhafi
WEELULEeverybody including TNC+Liberation Army+FFs must also up their game, it isn’t wise 2 depend on somebody else 2 finish the job
Guma_el_gamaty Guma El-Gamaty
Gadhafi orders via his tv 2 his suicide cells 2 attack their targets! Nilesat r indirect helping murder. UN must force nilesat 2 shut G tv
Libye: Mouammar Kadhafi ne quittera ni le pouvoir ni le pays
Le porte-parole du régime libyen, Moussa Ibrahim, a déclaré dimanche à l’AFP que le colonel Mouammar Kadhafi ne quittera ni le pouvoir ni le pays, en réaction à des déclarations de la rébellion qui affirme attendre une “offre” du dirigeant libyen.
“Kadhafi est ici. Il y reste. Il dirige le pays et il ne le quittera pas et il ne démissionnera pas parce qu’il n’a aucun poste officiel”, a déclaré Moussa Ibrahim qui était interrogé au sujet d’une déclaration des rebelles, affirmant attendre rapidement une offre de Kadhafi pour mettre fin à une guerre de plus de quatre mois.
www.rtbf.be/info/monde/detail_libye-mou...
Tunisie : Terre d’asile des frères libyens : L’association libyenne
L’association libyenne “Sohbat El Khir”, basée à Benghazi, a organisé, vendredi après-midi, à lhôtel Africa de Tunis, un colloque important sous le thème : « La révolution du 17 février : Genèse, réalité et perspectives». Durant ce rendez-vous, le président de l’association Ahmed Farkech et ses jeunes collègues ont d’abord présenté les activités et les objectifs de “Sohbat El Khir”.
www.actualite-tunisie.com/national/peop...
AJE:
Libya – Jun 26, 2011 – 18:03
Sunday, June 26, 2011 – 18:03 – Libya
African Union: Gaddafi will not take part in talks to end the conflict in Libya. But Libyan opposition leaders say Gaddafi must cede power before any such talks could begin.
AJE:
Libya – Jun 26, 2011 – 17:13
Sunday, June 26, 2011 – 17:13 – Libya
African leaders are meeting in Pretoria in a bid to draw up a peace proposal for Libya.
South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma has already made two trips to the country to try to negotiate an end to the conflict. But so far, he has failed.
The presidents of Mali, Uganda, Mauritania and Congo-Brazzaville are attending the meeting.
Peter Greste, reporting for Al Jazeera from Pretoria, said the main topic on the agenda is to adopt a series of political reforms to eliminate what they say are the causes of the clashes.
AJELive AJELive
African Union: #Gaddafi will not take part in talks to end the conflict in #Libya
British forces news:
Army
Richards: ‘No tension between military and Downing St’
The Chief of the Defence Staff, General Sir David Richards, has insisted there is no tension between military figures and Downing Street over the demands being placed on Britain’s Armed Forces.
His words follow comments from the Prime Minister David Cameron, who has recently expressed frustration about senior military personnel speaking out about the conflict in Libya.
The head of the Royal Navy and the second-in-command of the RAF have both suggested that a prolonged campaign against Colonel Gaddafi could affect military capabilities elsewhere.
However, General Richards says the relationship between government and the military is good.
www.bfbs.com/news/navy/richards-no-tens...
Libyan Rebels Claim Advances in the West
TRIPOLI, Libya—Rebels in Libya’s western mountains said they had advanced and are battling Moammar Gadhafi’s forces in a town located around 50 miles, or 80 kilometers, south of the capital.
Gomaa Ibrahim, a rebel military spokesman in the Nafusa mountains, said opposition fighters and government troops have been fighting since early Sunday on the outskirts of the town of Bair al-Ghanam.
Guma el-Gamaty, a spokesman of the rebels’ National Transitional council, said Bair al-Ghanam is significant because it is only 19 miles south of the city of Zawiya, a key western gateway to Tripoli.
Opposition fighters seized control of Zawiya in March, before government troops crushed rebel forces there to retake the city.
Source AP Wall Street Journal
CNN:
CNN’s Ben Wedeman watches as scrappy, but ill-equipped Libyan rebels play a waiting game.
edition.cnn.com/video/data/2.0/video/wo...
NAFUSA MOUNTAINS UPDATE:
Mary :)
News Mount Nefoussa proud – Adrar n Anfosn
Sunday, June 26, at 12:47
Mount Nefoussa: a violent attack of the army and rebels in the National Meanwhile, the mercenaries, deposed sheep near a well.
Asamass 26 de June, Tasirakt 12:47
Adrar n Anfosn: Ahjmn forces Izlamn things n d P Iikrawlin Imirh to Emegn Iides Llano n Amaqras
Sunday, June 26, 5:15 pm
Mount Nefoussa: Gheryan: rebels denominators areas of Gizan and Alebas and the children of Bo safety of inflicting defeat on the gathering of 20 mercenaries Gaddafi Battalion Shban near Gizan, then arrived in the supply of a battalion Amamedela that the rebels set up a trap by pouring oil and jet near the bridge medical entrance Ngsat led to slide their vehicles and collision Article concrete and the closure of the road. We never hurt any of the rebels were injured while many of the mercenaries were also destroyed some of their vehicles.
Asamass 26 de June, Tasirakt 05:15
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Sunday, June 26, 5:12 pm
Mount Nefoussa: Ifrane: National Army fighting for the Liberation of Alzarkan. Video:
on.fb.me/lT5EZc & comments
Asamass 26 de June, Tasirakt 05:12
Adrar n Anfosn: Tnoguen Izmalin n things for the Zarkan Asderf n
Sunday, June 26, 01:55
Mount Nefoussa: Nalut (The media – Nalut): Renewed shelling of the battalion established by the City Nalut now.
Asamass 26 de June, Tasirakt 01:55
Adrar n Anfosn: To Aloc: Warenne Tita Q Imjermn Terbain n P n Tmedint to Aloc BEC
Sunday, June 26, 00:01
Mount Nefoussa: Castle: The coalition aircraft bombed al-Gaddafi Rullish stationed in the area on Friday evening and Saturday morning violently.
Asamass 26 de June, Tasirakt 00:01
Adrar n Anfosn: to Qalat: Tnfaqan n Ichat Q for the Alliance to the violence of de Terbain A Gaddafi’s Edgar de N. Whelan to Qgualish Asenat Asimoas Taoocho d Aso N Asidias Tdji
Sunday, June 26, 00:00
Mount Nefoussa: Castle: The castle town of rebels fly the flag of independence, a village near the junction Alsoadna to provoke al-Gaddafi, based in Junction Rullish responded with 3 mortar shells marked the passage of the coalition fighter jets bombed Faqamt Alrajmh and other mechanism.
Asamass 26 de June, Tasirakt 00:01
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Saturday, June 25, 23:58 am
Mount Nefoussa: video from a phone mercenaries Gaddafi Mount Nefoussa.
Asadhas 25 de June, Tasirakt 18:46
Adrar n Anfosn: The Video Phone Idjn Q n A Gaddafi to Emegn de Adrar n Anfosn
Saturday, June 25, 23:53 am
Mount Nefoussa: mothers in the camp of the rebels Nalut Armadh – the uprising. Photos: bit.ly/mnjTXN
Asadhas 25 de June, Tasirakt 18:46
Adrar n Anfosn: Tiadguin Iikrawlin to Aloc n de n Remada camp uprising. Tewolavin:
Foreign Secretary welcomes Tunisia Ratifying the Rome Statute
Foreign Secretary William Hague said:
“I welcome the news that the Government of Tunisia has completed its ratification of the Rome Statute and become the 116th International Criminal Court State Party. This is a significant step forward for the international community’s efforts to combat impunity and ensure accountability for those alleged to have committed the most serious crimes of international concern. The ICC is already playing a key role in the region to provide justice to the victims of serious crimes in Libya – Tunisia’s decision to ratify at this time is a bold statement of its support for the Court’s work in the region”.
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THIS WEBSITE NEEDS TO BE TAKEN DOWN ASAP for very obvious reasons:
Inciting suicide attacks on Libyan ppl.
www.ljbc.net/home.php
AJ: FFs are now fighting in waw-alnamus and now control the gate of the city.
Nato Tape Warns Gaddafi: ‘We Will Kill You’
Nato have told Muammar Gaddafi they are constantly watching and will kill him if he continues to endanger civilians, according to an audio file.
The recording, purported to be from a Nato PsyOps team, was posted on Saturday and warns Colonel Gaddafi that “we can strike at any time”.
The audio file, which is believed to have jammed the Libyan radio airwaves, adds: "Nato has been watching closely. Nato knows where you are and will continue to watch you.
SKY NEWS:
Tape Warns Gaddafi: ‘We Will Kill You’
Nato have told Muammar Gaddafi they are constantly watching and will kill him if he continues to endanger civilians, according to an audio file.
The recording, purported to be from a Nato PsyOps team, was posted on Saturday and warns Colonel Gaddafi that “we can strike at any time”.
The audio file, which is believed to have jammed the Libyan radio airwaves, adds: "Nato has been watching closely. Nato knows where you are and will continue to watch you.
“Nato will not tolerate hostile acts of your intent to conduct hostile acts against the civilian population.
“As you know we can strike at any time and place of your choosing if you continue to endanger our people.”
The message is believed to have been purposely transmitted to the Libyan leader, whose country has been at war since the Arab uprising in February.
Nato’s Warning to Colonel Gaddafi’s troops
It urges Colonel Gaddafi to “prove that you want to safeguard your people by moving away from any land, sea and air military equipment that threatens the Libyan population”.
The message continues: "Nato does not want to kill you, but if you continue to operate, move, maintain or remain with military equipment of any sort you will be targeted for destruction.
“Look to your future: move away from all land, air and sea equipment now … If you target Nato vessel you will be destroyed.”
The transmission then tells Colonel Gaddafi’s troops to turn their back on their leader as “there is no legal and moral reason to obey his orders”.
The message concludes: “Any forces that continue to coordinate or to command and control forces involved in combat action from bases or military installations will be considered as a threat to the civilian population and will be targeted by Nato forces.”
source:
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It’s time to prepare for Libya’s future
Col Muammar Qaddafi may be preparing to flee Tripoli, as at least one US officials claimed at the weekend. Or, he may be digging in his heels for a prolonged stalemate. Either way, Libya’s opposition is planning for the day Col Qaddafi exits. As well they should.
International diplomats, together with Libya’s Transitional National Council, have begun drawing up a blueprint for the country when and if the Qaddafi era ends. His departure is by no means guaranteed; support for the Nato-led air campaign has wavered.
But planning for a post-Qaddafi era is prudent nonetheless. If plans are properly managed, they may even hasten the colonel’s demise.
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God doesn’t give u the ppl u want, he gives u the ppl u need. To help u, hurt u, leave u, love u & to make u the person u were meant to be.
LIBYA_ALHURA
BREAKING: Wirshivana a city 30km from #Tripoli r now fighting alongside the western mountains after they liberated the city of Wirshivana
Libye Monstrueuse “nature humaine” qui ne voit la solution aux problèmes qu’au travers la mort ou disparition.
Tripoli Friday 24-6
Mary :)
English: Tripoli, Friday 24 June
June 25, 2011
By Ahmed
Tripoli: Friday 24 June, 20.00
Janzour (Al Manara Inbox): On Wednesday, in Al Naseriya Village, south of Janzour, some of the FF managed to raise the Libyan Independence flag on the area school, and they wrote anti-G phrases on its fence. As a consequence, the G militias started a huge arrest campaign in the area targeting all young men (under 30 years old), and no one knows where they were taken. One of the detainees belongs to AlZahaf family, another one to Aswissi family.
Tripoli: Friday 24 June, 14.30
Tripoli (AlManara): Heavy fire exchange was heard yesterday between 8pm to 11pm in the area of Qaser Ben Ghashier.
Tripoli: Friday 24 June, 14.00
Tripoli (New Quryna): The international Red Cross, through the help of the Libyan Red Crescent Association, announced that it managed to transport some of the Libyan families to Benghazi. Some of them, 66 persons, were detained by the G regime and were freed.
Tripoli: Friday 24 June, 14.00
Tripoli (Tripoli Council): a car (Toyota camery), belongs to G militias, was burned down by FF in 11th June road.
Tripoli: Friday 24 June, 12.00
Tripoli (Tripoli Revolution News): government ceremony cars are seeing daily in front of the old social services building (the Tripoli youth union now). These cars are accompanied by high security, and the rumors are saying that, maybe one of Gaddafi sons is staying in this building.
Tripoli: Friday 24 June, 03.00
Tripoli (AlQalaa Channel): Clashes between Tripoli heroes (FF) and G Militias in AbuHreda area in Tripoli.
Tripoli: Friday 24 June, 03.00
Tripoli (AlQalaa Channel): Tripoli freedom fighters managed to kill 11 members of the G mercenaries, and 16 were injured and delivered to AlZawyah street hospital in Tripoli. via bit.ly/ktHL3F
Did I just see a rebel sniper take down a #Gaddafi thug in #Tripoli while he was directing a beating? t.co/tZLRYsU #Libya #Feb17
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JvvDSAeVMw&fea...
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
Reports of heavy fighting now in #AzZawiah and #Surman
Happiness is the best revenge because nothing drives people more crazy then seeing someone living the good life.
The AU confirms that Gaddafi will not be part of the negotiation process to end the conflict in Libya..
Libye Que lorsque Kadhafi aura été interpellé, a estimé dimanche le procureur de la Cour pénale internationale (CPI), Luis Moreno-Ocampo.
Libye Les juges de la CPI doivent dire lundi s’ils délivrent ou non des mandats d’arrêts contre Kadhafi, Seif Al-Islam et AAl-Senoussi.
LibyaNewMedia LibyaNewMedia
I hope NATO can help revolutionaries against Gaddafi forces in battle between Bir Ayyad & Bir al Ghanam
Gaddafi : NATO has a GPS on your butt. You move – they know. All you can do is make calls – which will also be monitored.
LY_NeverForget Ms.Faraway
Praying for Libya. Praying for our men. Praying for our women! Praying that we can go home soon to a united country. Inshallah ya rab
Today NATO struck several key command and control nodes in the vicinity of Brega. Brega has been the scene of significant Qadhafi regime military activity.
Qadhafi regime forces have occupied buildings in an abandoned, built-up area of Brega, for use as military compounds. From these, they control their campaign to conduct attacks against the civilian population, threatening Ajdabiya and Benghazi. These command and control nodes have been monitored by NATO with intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance assets over time, in order to determine and confirm their exact location. Once assessed as out clear military targets, precision-guided munitions were employed to end the use of this abandoned civilian neighbourhood as a command and control hub to direct attacks against civilians.
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AFP: heavy artillery battles between the rebels and al-Gaddafi Libyans easy when close to the road leading to the capital Tripoli
BREAKING: AJ: A number of people have been injured and Martyred in Tripoli Tajoura
Ranj
100 days since NATO intervened. Gaddafi losing territory2 opposition, hasnt regained lost territory – civilians protected. Job well done
LibyaLiberty
Anyone who thinks any scenario w/Gaddafi free in Libya as an option is smoking,snorting,or injecting something illegal in most countries.
photogimp1 photogimp
The G regime propaganda is so unbelievable. How did they keep these beautiful people in chains for so long? #libya yfrog.com/keuc3tj
Khiria
Oh great! Moussa Ibrahim is following me now! I think I might go commit suicide & it will be a #GaddafiCrime! #ihatemoussaibrahim
4Adam Adam
6/26 3 martyrs and 1 wounded in today’s intense fighet near Bir al-Ghaman. #Nafusa
BintSaber
All those Libya n women must b relieved they weren’t actually raped. Thanks amnestyinternational !
AlzentanChl: 2martyrs 2day in Jabel Nafousa & still cont fierce battles by rocket launchers & heavy artillery between FFS & Gaddafi forces.
This is what caused the outrage in connection with the rape allegations in Libya.
It was an interview not a report. Read the original in French.
Amnesty International Official: No Evidence of ‘Mass Rape’ in Libya
June 25th, 2011
In an interview with the French daily Libération, Amnesty International official Donatella Rovera has cast doubt on widely-publicized charges that Libyan government troops loyal to Muammar al-Gaddafi have engaged in mass rape or even used rape as a “weapon of war.” Asked about the charges, Rovera replied:
We have not found cases of rape, which does not mean that there have not been any, but, nonetheless, it is problematic. Not only have we not met any victims, but we have not even met any persons who have met victims. As for the boxes of Viagra that Gaddafi is supposed to have had distributed, they were found intact near tanks that were completely burnt out.
The mass rape charges have been invoked by American Ambassador to the UN Susan Rice, International Criminal Court Chief Prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo, and, most recently, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. The related “Viagra” story appears to have been first publicized by Al-Jazeera. (See the March 27 Al-Jazeera report here.)
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Monde arabe, l’appel de la liberté
Après la Tunisie et l’Egypte, le printemps arabe touche la Syrie, le Yemen, Bahreïn, …
Monde 22/06/2011 à 00h00
«Il y a eu des dizaines de cas de soldats assassinés»
Interview
Donatella Rovera, d’Amnesty International, revient sur les exactions commises par les rebelles.
Conseillère d’Amnesty International pour le Moyen-Orient et l’Afrique, Donatella Rovera revient de Libye où elle a enquêté sur les exactions commises du côté des rebelles. Interview.
Il y a eu de la part des forces loyales à Kadhafi des crimes de guerre à grande échelle, on sait moins ce qui s’est passé dans les zones contrôlées par l’opposition…
Au début du soulèvement, des ressortissants étrangers et des soldats ont été tués. Ce sont des cas particuliers, il n’y a pas eu d’exactions à grande échelle. Mais cela s’est greffé sur un fort sentiment de racisme et de xénophobie dans la population qui s’en est prise à des gens de couleur dont elle disait qu’ils étaient Africains alors qu’ils pouvaient très bien être du Sud de la Libye. Or, rien n’a été fait du côté des autorités pour enquêter et traduire en justice les auteurs de ces actes. Les gens du Conseil national de transition (CNT) organe de direction de l’opposition, ndlr sont contre ce qu’il s’est passé, mais ont-ils la volonté politique de faire quelque chose et de se confronter aux rebelles dont ils dépendent pour leur sécurité ? Il faudrait que le CNT dise de manière plus forte son opposition à ces exactions.
Certains ont-ils été à la solde de Kadhafi ?
Ce mythe persiste. On continue à penser que les tueries ont été commises par des mercenaires. Or, il n’y a dans les prisons de l’opposition, ndlr que 9 ou 10 étrangers. La conséquence d’un tel mythe est qu’on est arrivé à une situation où des citoyens libyens ont attaqué des Africains dans les rues uniquement pour la couleur de leur peau. Il y a eu aussi des soldats capturés qui ont été battus et torturés. Une fois dans les centres de détention, ces pratiques cessent. Mais nous n’avons pas connaissance qu’il y a eu des efforts pour que cessent ces agressions. Enfin, des éléments des services de sécurité du régime ont été enlevés chez eux et on les a retrouvés pieds et mains liés, une balle dans la tête avec cette inscription : «Chiens de Kadhafi». En tout, il y a eu des dizaines de cas de soldats assassinés.
La communauté internationale peut-elle faire quelque chose ?
Les pays qui soutiennent le CNT doivent le faire de façon critique et constructive pour que ces pratiques ne se répandent pas. Il n’y a aucune raison pour que le système judiciaire soit complètement paralysé (dans l’Est). Il y a des détenus en prison depuis plusieurs mois qui n’ont pas vu un avocat. Ce n’est pas très facile car c’est le règne des hommes armés. Pour en revenir au mythe des mercenaires africains, lorsque l’économie va reprendre, les immigrés vont revenir et, le traitement qu’ils avaient étant déjà très mauvais, leur situation va être encore plus difficile. C’est un problème à ne pas négliger.
Du côté Kadhafi, on parle beaucoup de viols de masse commis par son armée ?
Nous n’avons pas trouvé de cas de viol, ce qui ne veut pas dire qu’il n’y en a pas eu mais cela pose néanmoins des problèmes. Non seulement nous n’avons pas rencontré de victimes, mais pas davantage de personnes qui ont rencontré des victimes. Quant aux boîtes de Viagra que Kadhafi aurait fait distribuer, on les a découvertes intactes à proximité de chars qui, eux, étaient complètement brûlés. C’est vrai que le régime de Kadhafi a commis des crimes à grande échelle, notamment à Misrata, où la population civile a extrêmement souffert de bombardements. Sans doute, il y a eu des crimes de guerre lorsque les forces loyalistes ont ratissé en mars des quartiers entiers et emmené, de façon quasi systématique, tous les hommes dont les familles sont toujours sans nouvelle […]. Mais les crimes commis par Kadhafi n’excusent pas ceux commis, même à moindre échelle, par les autres. Ces crimes sont imprescriptibles. Tout le monde devra rendre des comptes.
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littlelisa
#Gaddaficrimes To put the words GADDAFI n peace negotiations in same sentence is a severe contradiction in terms!!!!!
Nafusa Mountains: Gheryan: FF in Gezaan & Alebaas captured 20 of Gaddafi forces from the Sahbaan Battallion near to town of Gezaan..
Reports of more defections of Gaddafi forces in Sahban’s brigade in Gharyan
Another practical joke from g. Will the journos fall for this one too? A real Shakespeare performance again:
Libya unveils its latest weapon against Nato: women at arms
Screaming and chanting his name, the 500 women and girls vowed their undying love for one man. Not a pop star or Hollywood actor, but Libya’s Colonel Muammar Gaddafi.
Moussa Ibrahim, a government spokesman, said: “Libyan women are now joining the armed forces against Nato. We are training them. Their main role is defending homes. We have no plan to send them to the front line. They are not trained for that, and our army is very effective.”
But he added with a rhetorical flourish: “We are going to make sure that every mother, the symbol of love and creation, is a bomb, a killing machine.”
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N_Benghazi .
“Instead of cartoons they are now watching the news. They can even distinguish the types of rockets that fly overhead.”
BBC:
Clashes near to Libyan frontline
The rebels told a BBC correspondent they were on their way to Tripoli
Rebels have been engaged in fierce firefights with government forces about 80km (50 miles) south-west of Tripoli and close to their frontline.
A BBC correspondent who was with the rebels said two of them had died in the battle, according to a volunteer medic.
The rebels said government forces suffered far greater casualties, although that cannot be confirmed.
Meanwhile, Col Muammar Gaddafi has agreed to stay out of talks on ending the conflict, African leaders said.
In a communique after talks on Sunday in South Africa, the African Union panel on Libya said it “welcomes Colonel Gaddafi’s acceptance of not being part of the negotiations process”.
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Libya_al_hurra
BREAKING: Around 50 cars have arrived to Nalut taking supplies to Ghazaya.
BREAKING: About 70 cars of whom 4 cars by the Grad rocket launchers and a car carrying ammunition for the rebels in mountains
4Adam Adam
#FF advances make it difficult for Gaddafi to negotiate. He has to step down and let #Libya move towards free, democratic elections. #Feb17
Libyan Banks in Rebel-Held Misrata Open for the First Time Since February
Banks in the besieged rebel-held city of Misrata in western Libya opened today for the first time since the February uprising against Libyan leader Muammar Qaddafi’s four-decade rule began.
“It’s a good day,” said Hussein Al Jamal, 47, as he waited for his wife to make a withdrawal at the Alwaha Bank in central Misrata. “We need the banks to start the economy. With our banks working, everything will be possible.”
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AJA: G forces have killed and injured a number of protesters in Tajura. Heavy presence of G forces in Tajura
4Adam Adam
Thank you, Qatar! goo.gl/suYEx #Qatar take care of the Libyan refugees in Tataouine, #Libya #Feb17
Fighting now in the small town of Bir Ghanem, just over an hour’s drive from the capital, Tripoli.
4Adam Adam
AJA: Jalal El Gallal, TNC Spox, they are unwilling to talk to anyone in Gaddafi’s family or his inner circle who have blood on their hands.
dovenews Libyan™
#Nafusa #FF are gaining more grounds.
AJE:
Libya – Jun 26, 2011 – 19:57
Sunday, June 26, 2011 – 19:57 – Libya
Jalal El Gallal, a spokesman for the opposition Transitional National Council in Benghazi, said opposition leaders are also unwilling to talk to anyone in Gaddafi’s family or his inner circle.
It’s very difficult to speak with anybody that has blood on his hands," Gallal told Al Jazeera.
“If there’s going to be any negotiations, first they have to adhere to the resolution of the United Nations by withdrawing their forces to the barracks, allowing humanitarian aid and allowing people to demonstrate.
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
#StVincentGrenadines CARGO SHIP “PRINCESS DINA” Carrying supplies from #Turkey for #Gaddafi’s murder campaign against civilians in #Libya
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
#StVincentGrenadines CARGO SHIP “PRINCESS DINA” 34.8357˚/26.90999˚ Speed/Course: 6.6 kn/277˚ ETA: 2011-06-29 12:00 (UTC) #Libya #feb17 @NATO
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
#StVincentGrenadines CARGO SHIP “PRINCESS DINA” 34.8357˚/26.90999˚ Last port: #Istanbul #Turkey, Dest: #Tripoli #Libya #feb17 @NATO
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dovenews Libyan™
2 #FF from #Zintan got killed in the latest fight between Gaddafi forces & #FF. Fight still on going using heavy artillery & rocket launchrs
Trip
A lot of empty houses in #Tripoli, robbery is becoming commonplace.
Thanku4theAnger THANKU4THEANGER
FFs from Zawiya and Surman trained in Nafusa taking part in today’s attack on Ber Ghanam. Total of 3 martyrs all from Zintan #libya#feb17
dovenews Libyan™
Fierce fight between Gaddafi forces & #FF in valley near a road which leads to Tripoli.
Pray for FF fighting Gaddafi forces at Ber Ghanam..pray for FF fighting Gaddafi forces in Aldafynia..pray for FF in Brega..pray for Libya
USA says they have to cut back? Spending too much on saving lives in Libya?
Guess how much the US military spends on air conditioning in Iraq & Afghanistan? 20 billion dollars a year | n.pr/jHLQwn
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Not comparing or anything, just saying…….
2011feb17
friend of the Khweldi family says, their compound was a mini Bab Al-Azyzia military equipment and vehicles inside #feb17 #Libya
LIBYA_ALHURA Ossama
BREAKING: CONFIRMED: Marada an area 120km south of #Brega has been liberated.
LIBYA_ALHURA Ossama
BREAKING:Heavy bombardment by NATO with Apache Helicopters and naval warships now on BREGA!
Qadfi plan will revealed on Wednesday,it propose him as a leader of ibya as Iran system& elections between Saif & other candidates
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
#Tajoura: VERY heavy #Gaddafi presence. Town literally surrounded by his forces. Believed civilian massacre imminent.
AJELive AJELive
AP: Two Libyan ministers crossed into #Tunisia to join foreign minister reportedly seeking a solution to #Libyan crisis aje.me/mzmC4r
LIBYA_ALHURA
BREAKING: Tajoura needs help many FFs there have been killed or captured massacre continues. :( :( :( Anyone plz help our brave FFs
Libya: On Brega’s front line VID.
Rebels in eastern Libya say they are ready to discuss a political settlement with the government in Tripoli as long as it involves Colonel Gaddafi and his circle leaving power.
The opposition group says significant numbers of senior Libyan army officers are deserting the regime, a claim which the government in Tripoli has denied.
The BBC’s diplomatic correspondent Bridget Kendall reports from the rebel side of the front line near Brega.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-13921957
I hear NATO is aiding our troops fight the Gaddafi forces in BirGhnam south of the city of Zawia ! InshaAllah this is true! And YAY!
Thanku4theAnger THANKU4THEANGER
Unconfirmed: FFs have entered Ber Ghanam following Nato bombing of Grad launcher. Nato also struck near Gawaleesh.G forces retreating
HumphreyCheung
Video: While we were exploring the Nalut ruins in Libya, the mosques broadcasted a call to prayer. They are… tumblr.com/x0536o3s6k
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EndTyranny
Tripoli: #Gaddafi forces have surrounded #Tajora & R now roaming the streets..A heavy military crackdown is expected on FF
Rowley:
My map has almost a picket fence of NATO ships across the Med. VERY little traffic S of that line
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
All internal/external #Gaddafi security from #Gheryan & surrounds transferred to #Tripoli Airport to strengthen defenses. #Libya
PeterLeng Peter Leng
Tip for Tunisia-Libya border crossing to Tripoli – pack light, bring a trolley! Long, long walk; bumpy, broken road; no porters.
Thrown out of Libya yesterday only hours after entering. A “mistake” says top official. Promised fresh visa in Tunisia; try again Monday
Surprise of Tunisia-Libya border crossing – the long, long queue of traffic waiting to go INTO Libya. Only handful of cars leaving Libya.
KC_Tripolitania KC
According to a caller on Libya.TV – #Gaddafi forces have executed 100 youths in Abu Salim prison over the past 2 days
Guma_el_gamaty Guma El-Gamaty
Confirmed reports Gadhafi has killed 187 prisoners in abusalim prison in tripoli last 2 days for using arms against him in the last 4 months
Tataouine, Tunisia: Nafousa Mountains’ kids thank the Tunisians for their support goo.gl/fHDXx Libya Feb17
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“The day we buried the martyrs was the day we knew we would be victorious” tinyurl.com/5t6w6jx Mohammed killed
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have been told that G forces only take main roads in Tajoura and don’t go in to the centre of city too afraid
LibyaAlHurraTV LibyaAlHurra
#Yefren reporting 3 martyrs and 8 wounded in recent clashes. #Nafusa
libyans_revolt
Zuma phoned Gaddafi, “how you doing Bro leader?”. #Gaddafi, everything in control, we’re in Plan C “into Rathole”, thx to my cute saif! LOL
Thanku4theAnger THANKU4THEANGER
Capture of Marada by FFs cuts a key supply line to Gaddafi forces in Brega #feb17#Libya
WATCH SORMAN OVER NEXT FEW DAYS!!!!!
borzou
A ferocious night of #NATO bombing, anti-aircraft fire, rebel gunfire at Ghaddafi positions here in w. #Libya town of Kikla
zera hour is soon, FFS planning on protecting important goverment buildings(museum, main library …..) when it does come.
Khiria
Many prisoners are left bleeding for days and many died due to the level of torture Gaddafi’s thugs were and are using against them
Thanku4theAnger THANKU4THEANGER
Nafusa: Nato Planes now heard in Nalut from North East direction #feb17
Thanku4theAnger THANKU4THEANGER
Nafusa: Nato destroyed 8 G forces armoured vehicles in Gawaleesh. Now G forces shelling area near AlQalaa after Nato strikes #feb17#Libya
SecularLibya
Report: 50 barrels of pressurized, poisonous gas have been found in the Air Force base of the recently liberated Al-Kufra city
The regime has VITO cars filled with spying and jamming equipments touring the city of Tripoli. Luckily today, one was burned successfully
Tajoora by Tripoli is completely surrounded – perhaps a massacre of the civilians there will occur this very night.
Via Libya.tv..Gaddafi forces executed 187 freedom fighters after torturing them in Abu Salim prison.
AidTrip ; there’s a noticeable lack of men around the camp,most had sent their families & stayed to fight on the front line
AidTrip ; the women have a tent to socialise in, flat screen plasma TV donated by the Free Libyan Women charity in London Remada
Thanku4theAnger THANKU4THEANGER
NTC exchanged prisoners with Gaddafi’s regime via Red Cross.50 FFs arrive to Benghazi today in exchange for 5 Gaddafi Tahalib
EndTyranny101
Breaking: #Gaddafi forces R now gathering in #Ghadames Airport as well as 10 Grad Rocket launchers & other artillery @Natopress #NATO #Libya
danya:
I love each and every city\town\village in Libya we are all special in our own ways…and together we make the greatest country libya
Refugees from Zintan & Nalut on diff sides. Discrimination & fights between the two is common, even the kids AidTrip
AidTrip IslamicRelief have set up a school at Remada and organise activities for the children daily.
AidTrip the tents don’t seem appropriate for the scorching heat at all, there are now over 180 tents. #AidTrip #Tunisia #Tunisia #Remada
Has Gaddafi given in?
The panel “welcomes Colonel Gaddafi’s acceptance of not being part of the negotiations process”, AU peace and security commissioner Ramtane Lamamra said, reading a prepared statement issued after four hours of talks.
A South African official who requested anonymity said after the panel meeting: “We wanted Gaddafi to make a public statement that he would not take part in the negotiations, but he would not.”
Asked about the significance of his refusal to make a statement, the official, part of the South African team that travelled to Tripoli last month in a failed bid to launch peace talks, said: “This means he is finished.”
www.news24.com/Africa/News/Has-Gaddafi-...
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
Abdullah Al Sanousi residing at 32°52’25"N 13°8’41"E Iraqi Embassy in #Libya Building. #feb17
hababbi
libya gadaffi men even tortute the animals as this camel cries in pain
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtY6QAUQg0Y&fea...
rima_
Not making light of war, but it is entertaining to hear an old woman refer to bombings as “being happy her neighbors are visiting”
All internal/external Gaddafi security from Gheryan & surrounds transferred to Tripoli Airport to strengthen defenses.
SecularLibya
This is very interesting. Has Daffi given up on Gharyan? Is he pulling all forces in to save Tripoli?
Tripoli is g’s last stance. Siege of Tripoli expected. G thinks that this way he can force Nato to put boots on ground while people are starving, being rounded up and killed. He expects that Tripoli then will rise up against boots. He is miscalculating…….
Or is g counting on ff’s advancing too fast so he can counter attack?
dovenews Libyan™
A guy from #Misrata: “they have abducted my wife & children, I dont know if they are dead or alive, my flat was hit with a missile…..sigh”
1 porte parole du CNT a confirmé que Kadhafi aurait donné des ordres pr assassiner 187 détenus de la prison de Busleem
IMPORTANT NAMES :
Thanku4theAnger THANKU4THEANGER
Abd Allah Senusi (G’s no.2) using 4 men to quell Tripoli: AbdelHamid AlSaeh, AbdealHamid Amara, Mahmus AlShafsha & Ahmed Farhat
TRIPOLI:
THANKU4THEANGER
Important : Tripoli: More details: Abd Allah Senusi (Gaddafi’s no.2) using 4 men to quell Tripoli: 1) AbdelHamid AlSaeh responsible crackdown on Soug Aljuma, Zawiyt Dahmani & AlHashan 2) AbdealHamid Amar who is Senusi’s secretary who was given task of bringing 2 FFs from Zintan for personal interrogation by Senusi. These 2 FFs are incarcerated in AlSayedy St. HQ of Military intelligence under heavy security. Reason unknown 3) Mahmud AlShafsha who is responsible for the snipers distributed around Tripoli 4) Ahmed Farhat who is responsible for crack down on Zenata and surrounding area #Feb17#Libya
wheelertweets James Wheeler
Cool graffiti that caught my eye today on the liberated streets of #Zintan, in #Libya’s Western (#Nafusa) Mountains. twitpic.com/5hdi26
Misrata: telecommunication networks have been ready for a while but will not be turned on for fear that Gaddafi cells will take advantage.
Worshipping Gaddafi…go to 35 seconds t.co/r2ygxEm #Libya #Gaddafi #Tripoli
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YRP1waY20U&fea...
Libyans linked to Stanford Ponzi
DALLAS, Texas – Highly placed Libyan government officials knew R. Allen Stanford was running a Ponzi scheme as they withdrew millions of dollars in Stanford investments, a newly unsealed court document claims.
The federal complaint was filed June 3 and sealed in the U.S. District Court of Northern Texas by Stanford’s court-appointed receiver, Robert Janvey. It was unsealed Wednesday.
Janvey claims the Libyan Investment Authority and the Libyan Foreign Investment Co. withdrew nearly $55 million, with $12 million of it in January 2009, just days before U.S. authorities accused Stanford of running a $7.2 billion Ponzi scheme.
The new filing also alleges that the Libyans knew the Stanford empire was on the verge of collapse, before the general public or its 30,000 investors.
“They were on actual notice, or at a minimum they received constructive notice, that the payments they received from Stanford were fraudulent transfers,” the document states, saying the Libyan defendants “had access to Mr. Stanford that was substantially superior to other investors.”
The payments “were simply money that came from other CD holders.”
Today’s unstable political situation in Libya, Janvey told the court, puts the funds’ security as a top priority.
nems360.com/bookmark/14481556/article-L...
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
CONFIRMED! Argentinean Embassy Cable: Hugo Chavez died of heart attack yesterday in Cuba. 06/25/11 08:43AM
conf by whom? haven’t had conf. yet.
TRIPOLI:
Melad Daman head of Internal security in Tripoli is the person supervising the arrest of protesters in the city
Mahmud AlShafsha is responsible for the snipers distributed around Tripoli.
Ahmed Farhat is responsible for crack down on Zenata and surrounding area.
AbdelHamid AlSaeh responsible for crackdown on SougAlJumaa, ZawiytDahmani & AlHashan.
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
#Tripoli: Reports of mass arrests in #ZawiatAlDahmany today.
SecularLibya
Heinz: between 1500 to 4K left in Brega. #NATO tries to target officers not soldiers. 40% of Belarus mercs dead.
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
2 #Freedomfighters are incarcerated in AlSayedy St. HQ of Military intelligence under heavy security.
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
#NATO has given the #Gaddafi brigades an ultimatum to leave their positions & checkpoints. It expires on June 26, tonight
Longing4Libya
To #gaddafi & sons: there is now a vacancy in #Venezuela. The #Chavez gang is looking for a new loser
I hope Gaddafi hears the news of Chavez’s death (or near death situation). That will surely give him nightmares. #mwahahaha
dovenews Libyan™
Is it true that #Chavez is dead?? If true, #Gaddafi wont be dancing #Salsa anymore!
wheelertweets James Wheeler
Salem Bin Abdul Nabie depicted in a mural painted yesterday in the center of town. #Zintan #Libya twitpic.com/5hdcia
wheelertweets James Wheeler
Omar Muktar was a #Libyan hero from a century ago. But he wasn’t the only one. This is Salem Bin Abdul Nabie of #Zintan twitpic.com/5hdas2
Deux ministres libyens rejoignent le chef de la diplomatie à Djerba
TUNIS (AP) — Le ministre libyen de la Santé et de l’Environnement, Mohamed Al-Hijazi, et celui des Affaires sociales Ibrahim Chérif, ont franchi dimanche après-midi le poste-frontière de Ras Jédir dans le Sud tunisien, a rapporté l’agence officielle TAP.
Selon la TAP, ils se sont rendus directement à Djerba, une île distante d’environ 150 km, pour rejoindre le ministre libyen des Affaires étrangères Abdelati Obeïdi. Le chef de la diplomatie libyenne se trouve depuis quatre jours à Djerba où il a rencontré “plusieurs parties étrangères”, ajoute l’agence sans plus de précisions.
Le déplacement de M. Obeïdi s’inscrivait “dans le cadre des efforts diplomatiques tendant à la recherche d’une solution à la crise libyenne”, avait précisé la TAP. AP
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another 2 gone:)
NATO believes that the UN res 1973 does not prohibit FFs from acquiring defensive weapons such as anti-tank weapons.
NTC wants Gaddafi 2pull back his forces and return to the barracks and to Release the scores of Prisoners that the Regime is holding
Our group in Tripoli is facing some serious connection issues due to jamming. They are working on countering it. Thanks 4 your patience guys
Heading 2 Brega then will b back in benghazi get at me. RIP 2 Muftah Agour- 1 of our many heroes- will miss you “ya thayree”
Video: Gaddafi loyalists gloat over the bodies of their victims in Zlitan
Regime psychopaths gloat over the bodies of Libyan citizens they have massacred. As the tyrant’s men are driven from towns in the west of Libya, random killings are becoming their main means of resistance. Gaddafi no longer controls either Zlitan or Yefren.
feb17.info/media/video-gaddafi-loyalist...
ICC goo.gl/rLkLl Satellite broadcast info on Prosecutor’s Press Conference June28 regarding Libya situation
4Adam Adam
Hrs ago, asked my bro in #Tripoli abt the situation today in #Nafusa mtn he siad ’Gaddafi’s retreating, #FF are reloading’
EndTyranny
Qatar does it again! Thank you..A large shipment of Aid containing, Medicines, food & logistical supplies is on its way to Benghazi
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4Adam Adam
NPR’s Corey Flintoff reports from western Libya that Gaddafi’s govt is also cracking down harder on foreign journalists
www.npr.org/player/v2/mediaPlayer.html?...
BentBenghazi G
Bullet removed from a 12 year old girl’s chest in #Misrata bit.ly/jk8mij #libya #feb17 GRAPHIC
www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-Q1HO4h4d4&feature=player_embedded#at=114
Heinz: Daffi army in Brega pretty surrounded. Libya Feb17 They can’t even go to Tripoli to save Daffi. FFs go direct from Bengz. to Misrt.
MyFreeLibya Rubicon Moad
I met two sheiks from Warshafana just came out of tripoli…say they have 200+ weapons..dunno if true, spreading it anyway :P
good news always welcome:)
Tataouin is OUT tonight, wedding has spread across the whole town…old woman out in their shiny shiny outfits.
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
Large protests in #Sebha In the district of #Manshya happening now. Large independence Flag in the square
LIBYAN OIL:
Al Shamikh is conducting a series of managerial changes for #Libya Oil and its affiliate companies worldwide inclusive in Morocco and Egypt
Gaddafi has began to change the management of #Libya Oil by those who are more regime loyal in an attempt to bypass the concerned sanctions
libyanproud libyanandproud
#Sebha : Protests and Violent Clashes in Nimla street in Manshya
Someone’s sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago.
“Goodbye” came from the Middle English “godbwdye”, which is short for “God be with ye”.
SUMMARY JUNE 27th 2011
6/27/2011
6.27.2011
Sometimes people come into your life and you know right away that they were meant to be there.
International Criminal Court is beginning to announce its decision on the Gaddafi arrest warrants Libya
ICC update on Libya starting now looking from 15 Feb onwards Tripoli Bengazi Misrata
Danya
My dad is so cute…He’s been in the family room waiting for the #ICC decision since the morning… I told him 3pm bas is insisting to wait
N_Benghazi .
I’m really glad it’s an African woman doing the hearing, just a tiny little blow to the ego of the King of All African Kings.
NATO: 26 June: Key Hits: #Brega: 3 C&C, 1 tank; #RasLanuf: 3 veh’s; #Zintan: 2 artillery guns; #Zuwarah: 1 antenna mast; …
NATO: 26 June: Key Hits: #Yafran: 1 “logistic node” (vague description is probably intentional); #Tripoli: 2 artillery guns
NATO: 26 June: Arms embargo: 4 boardings, no denials. #IHAM: 3 ships, 1 aircraft.
Guma_el_gamaty Guma El-Gamaty
Will b on BBC world shortly to comment on announcement by ICC about possible arrest warrants for gadhafi his son seif and top killer senusi
Loud explosions heard in center of Libya’s capital – libya
Supplies package for HMS Ocean off Libya
27 June 2011
SPECIAL delivery, Libyan style.
Two naval airmen move away after an underslung load has been deposited on the sprawling flight deck of HMS Ocean in the Gulf of Sirte.
The supplies come courtesy of a VERTREP – vertical replenishment – from a Merlin of 820 Naval Air Squadron, operating from aviation support/casualty treatment ship RFA Argus.
Argus has been east of Suez in support of counter-piracy operations (hence the presence of the Culdrose Merlin) but with those duties done, she’s heading west through the Med.
Ploughing through the central Mediterranean, the decision was taken to transfer some of her stores to the Mighty O which has spent the past three weeks off Libya so her Army Air Corps Apache gunships can strike at government targets on land – which they have done on several occasions.
It is now 100 days since the strikes against the Gaddafi regime began. In that time more than 12,000 aerial missions have been flown over Libya – either enforcing the UN-sanctioned No-Fly Zone, or striking at government targets.
Nearly 2,500 of the latter have been struck by jets, British and French attack helicopters and by cruise missiles, including at least half a dozen launches from HMS Triumph.
Maj Gen Nick Pope, the Chief of Defence Staff’s official spokesman, said UK forces had so far damaged or destroyed more than 500 regime targets, including 240 tanks, armoured fighting vehicles and artillery rocket systems, and smashed 150 land-based targets, including bunkers and ammunition dumps.
At sea, the NATO naval cordon – which presently includes HMS Liverpool and Bangor – has investigated some 1,400 vessels, boarding parties have searched 109 ships and eight vessels have been ordered to turn away from Libyan ports.
There’s been nothing quite so dramatic for RFA Argus, although she did help save the life of a merchant sailor with suspected appendicitis while still in the Gulf of Aden in a truly international rescue mission.
The South Korean frigate Chungmugong Yi Sun-Shin picked up the mayday initially from the Baltic Island, a German-registered vessel.
The Korean ship scrambled her Lynx to pick up the ill Filipino crewman with the aim of transferring him to the sickbay of the USS Enterprise, the legendary American carrier operating in the area.
The Big E was out of range however, so instead the sailor was brought first to Argus, moved into a Merlin – which has a longer range than a Lynx – and flown to the Enterprise. The casualty was stabilised aboard the American flat-top before being taken ashore eventually, where he’s making a good recovery.
Picture: LA Guy Pool, HMS Ocean
www.navynews.co.uk/news/1265-supplies-p...
Watching the ICC update. Will tweet any important statements/info.
KC:
The# ICC hearing in which the arrest warrants 4 #Gaddafi, his son #Saif and #Sannusi will be issued- has begun. Brace yourselves everyone!
LibyaLiberty
#DearGaddafi,God gave you enough rope to allow you to commit 42 years worth of #CrimesAgainstHumanity. Prepare to swing from it.
Des enfants de Nalut réparent les dégats et nettoient les rues depuis la fin des combats !
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Vidéo trouvée sur le portable d’un soldat des forces de Kadhafi
www.youtube.com/watch?v=35osAMioGPo&fea...
LibyaLiberty
#DearGaddafi, I was born abroad due to the struggle btwn good and evil in Libya.The two worlds come together today to stop you.
Photo du camp de réfugié de Ramada en Tunisie. t.co/X74Aeih Aucun visage n’est visible pour des raisons de sécurité.
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Skynews: Libyan defector Musa Kusa found living in luxury hotel in Qatar t.co/PCJa9Yr penthouse suite at the Four Seasons Hotel
REUTERS:
Hague court issues arrest warrant for Gaddafi
The International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant on Monday for Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, and rebels trying to oust him said their forces had advanced to within 80 km (50 miles) of the capital Tripoli.
The court approved warrants for Gaddafi as well as his son Saif al-Islam and Libyan intelligence chief Abdullah al-Senussi on charges of crimes against humanity. ICC prosecutors allege they were involved in the killing of protesters who rose up in February against Gaddafi’s 41-year rule.
Gaddafi has “absolute, ultimate and unquestioned control” over Libya’s state apparatus and its security forces, presiding judge Sanji Mmasenono Monageng said in reading out the ruling.
She added that both Gaddafi and Saif al-Islam “conceived and orchestrated a plan to deter and quell by all means the civilian demonstrations” against the regime and that al-Senussi used his position of command to have attacks carried out.
www.reuters.com/article/2011/06/27/us-l...
International Criminal Court issues Qadhafi arrest warrant
“I welcome the ICC judges’ decision to issue arrest warrants for Colonel Muammar Qadhafi, Saif al Islam al Qadhafi and Abdullah al Senussi. These individuals are accused of crimes against humanity and should be held to account before judges in a criminal court. The UK will continue to strongly support the ICC and calls upon the Libyan government to co-operate fully with the ICC investigation.”
“The warrants further demonstrate why Qadhafi has lost all legitimacy and why he should go immediately. His forces continue to attack Libyans without mercy and this must stop.”
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www.fco.gov.uk/en/news/latest-news/?vie...
Pre-Trial Chamber I issues three warrants of arrest for Muammar Gaddafi, Saif Al-Islam Gaddafi and Abdualla Al-Senussi
Today, 27 June 2011, Pre-Trial Chamber I of the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued three warrants of arrest respectively for Muammar Mohammed Abu Minyar Gaddafi, Saif Al-Islam Gaddafi and Abdullah Al-Senussi for crimes against humanity (murder and persecution) allegedly committed across Libya from 15 February 2011 until at least 28 February 2011, through the State apparatus and Security Forces.
The Chamber, composed of Judges Sanji Mmasenono Monageng (Presiding), Sylvia Steiner and Cuno Tarfusser, considered that there are reasonable grounds to believe that the three suspects committed the alleged crimes and that their arrests appear necessary in order to ensure their appearances before the Court; to ensure that they do not continue to obstruct and endanger the Court’s investigations; and to prevent them from using their powers to continue the commission of crimes within the jurisdiction of the Court.
The situation in Libya was referred to the ICC Prosecutor by the United Nations Security Council, through the unanimous adoption of Resolution 1970 on 26 February 2011. The Security Council decided, under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter, that “the Libyan authorities shall cooperate fully with and provide any necessary assistance to the Court and the Prosecutor pursuant to this resolution” and, while recognizing that States not party to the Rome Statute have no obligations under the Statute, the Security Council urged all States and concerned regional and other international organisations to cooperate fully with the Court and the Prosecutor.
On 3 March 2011, the ICC Prosecutor decided to open an investigation and requested, on 16 May 2011, the issuance of the arrest warrants.
case information sheet link:
www.icc-cpi.int/menus/icc/situations%20...
Alj; Alabedi(Gaddafi’s FM), Hajazy(Health M), Alshreef (Social aff M) reported to be in Tunisia negotiating deals with (??) Libya NTC
AlArabiya: No Libya solution with Qaddafi still in power: EU
Thank u ICC NOW GO GET THEM!!
Gaddafi is now officially an international fugitive.
REUTERSFLASH: International criminal court issues arrest warrant for Libya’s Muammar Gaddafi #Feb17 #Libya #ICC
NATO NATO
Minimizing impact of Libyan operation on merchant shipping goo.gl/ytMfs #NATO #Libya
AlArabiya: ICC orders arrest of Libya’s strongman Muammar Qaddafi, #Alarabiya TV reports
bentbenghazi
SOME of the victims of the #AbuSalimMassacre. #Gaddaficrimes #AbuSalimPrison #Libya twitpic.com/5hlvst
SOME of the victims of the #AbuSalimMassacre. #Gaddaficrimes #AbuSalimPrison #Libya twitpic.com/5hlw52
SOME of the victims of the #AbuSalimMassacre. #Gaddaficrimes #AbuSalimPrison #Libya twitpic.com/5hlwov
Nusiba
First thing I want to do in Benghazi is hang my uncle’s picture with the rest of the Abusalim martyrs. #AbuSalimMa twitpic.com/5hnuqb
Thanku4theAnger
Breaking: Freedom fighters clash with Gaddafi forces 6km west of AlAzizia, a town just South of Tripoli. Allah Akbar #feb17#Libya
EndTyranny
The race is now on, to see who reaches #Gaddafi, Gaddafi the son & Senoussi first..Freedom Fighters or the International community? #Libya
Niz_FGM Niz
27/06/11 – cheers of ALLAHU AKBAR on roof tops in Tripoli as ICC judges make announcements. Amazing.
Mushu
Imagine the three criminals pacing in their stinky underground bunkers and sweating bucketfuls.. any chance they’d finish each other?
Tripolitanian
Now comes the most important part, arresting #Gaddafi. -
Explosions heard inTripoli this morning. It’s been relatively quiet here for days.
AlArabiya: Libyan ministers in Tunisia for talks: report #Alarabiya
AlArabiya: Libya’s foreign minister & 2 other ministers R in Tunisia negotiating w/ “foreign parties”: Tunisian state news agency
CNN producer in Tripoli confirms that 3 loud explosions heard in the city at 11.36a local time.
Sumayyah
#AbuSalimPrison massacre is very important because the #Feb17 revolution was actually triggered by it’s events on February 15 when (cont.)
The anniversary for #AbuSalimPrison massacre is in two days on the 29th. It is important we remember all people who fought/died for freedom
Fathi Terbil, the lawyer that represented the families of the #AbuSalimPrison massacre was arrested by the regime #AbuSalimCrimes
On June 29,1996 #Gaddafi ordered mass killing of as many as 1,200 prisoners at the #AbuSalimPrison in Tripoli #AbuSalimCrimes
bentbenghazi
BBCNews: Defence Secretary, Liam Fox, says MoD is able to continue military operations in #Libya for however long is necessary #Libya
HRW:
lIBYA: jUNE 1996 kILLINGS AT ABU SALIM PRISON:
In the summer of 1996, stories began to filter out of Libya about a mass killing in Tripoli’s Abu Salim prison. The details remained scarce, and the government initially denied that an incident had taken place. Libyan groups outside the country said up to 1,200 prisoners had died.
www.hrw.org/en/news/2006/06/27/libya-ju...
A night on the town, Libyan revolution style
A night out in the eastern Libyan city of Benghazi is not everyone’s idea of fun. There are no cinemas, no clubs, only a handful of open restaurants and alcohol is illegal.
But while the war being fought 240 kilometres (150 miles) away is on everyone’s mind, Libyans are still game for a night out.
www.middle-east-online.com/english/?id=...
Thanku4theAnger
Manara:Pro-G Col Mohamed AlFurjani head of Ali Nuri Asbaq brigade in Brega killed by mistake & another Col in ICU as Grad was loaded #feb17
Thanku4theAnger THANKU4THEANGER
Gheryan:1500 from Gheryan are imprisoned in Ganduba prison in Asab3a & Jedaida prison in Tripoli.Some now released w/ torture evident #Feb17
NATO NATO
Check out NATO’s recent video on Vigilant Skies youtu.be/_Xl14pxcbWA
NATO Secretary General’s statement on International Criminal Court decision on Qadhafi indictment
ICC Indicts Colonel Qadhafi, Saif al-Islam and Abdullah al-Sanoussi.
This decision once again highlights the increasing isolation of the Qadhafi regime. It reinforces the reason for NATO’s mission to protect the Libyan people from Qadhafi’s forces. Qadhafi and his henchmen need to realise that time is rapidly running out for them. NATO is more determined than ever to keep up the pressure until all attacks on civilians have ended, until all regime forces have returned to their bases and until there is unhindered access to humanitarian aid for all those who need it.
www.nato.int/cps/en/natolive/news_75772...
Reuters: Spokesman in Zintan says rebels are within 50 miles of Tripoli, fight for town of Bir al-Ghanam to the south.
AndersFoghR AndersFogh Rasmussen
The International Criminal Court Indicted Colonel #Qadhafi, Saif al-Islam and Abdullah al-Sanoussi
IntlCrimCourt indictment reinforces @NATO’s mission to protect the Libyan people from #Qadhafi
Qadhafi and henchmen need to realise time is rapidly running out for them
@NATO pressure on #Qadhafi until attacks on civilians have ended, regime forces back to bases and until unhindered access humanitarian aid
BENGHAZI reacts to ICC, beautiful pic:
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feb17libya Feb17Libya
It is only the second time in the #ICC’s nine-year history that it has indicted a sitting head of state.
Solidarity News: intense NATO bombing in the Mradah area some 120 km south of Brega.
Skeptical4 Skeptic
FFs must take out artillery&GRADs aimed at Tripoli & Gharyan b4 they wipe out those cities, Gaddafi
will exterminate all to stay in power
bencnn benwedeman
Photo: Hamza Al-Taib says 6 relatives were killed in #AbuSalimMassacre. #Libya #Feb17 yfrog.com/kl5vuopj
After the #AbuSalimMassacre, bodies were taken away on wheelbarrows and throw into ~100meter long trenches that had been dug for a new wall.
Ocampo: Gaddafi must be arrested to avoid further casualties
NATO NATO
#NATO Secretary General statement on International Criminal Court decision on Qadhafi indictment goo.gl/82hCu
Alex
#BirAlGhanam crossing – is shown on MAP – Below Sheghuda – abt halfway between #Yefren & #AzZawiyah Zawiya
bint_
I want to become a lawyer just so I can be involved in the trialling of those criminals who will not go to the ICC
libyanfsl Libya NFSL
NFSL political vision for post-Gaddafi transition period bit.ly/kTwxjp #Feb17 #Libya
Photo: sign at #Misrata ICC warrant celebration. #Libya #Feb17 bit.ly/iRuTBH
Libya: Warrants Send Strong Message to Abusive Leaders Pursuit of Justice No Barrier to Lasting Peace
June 27, 2011
Posted in Press Release | 15:52
(New York, June 27, 2011) – The International Criminal Court (ICC), by issuing an arrest warrant for Muammar Gaddafi, signaled that the law can reach even those long thought to be immune to accountability, Human Rights Watch said today. The ICC judges granted warrants on June 27, 2011, for Gaddafi, the Libyan leader, his son Seif al-Islam, and Libya’s intelligence chief, Abdullah Sanussi. They are wanted on charges of crimes against humanity for their roles in attacks on civilians, including peaceful demonstrators, in Tripoli, Benghazi, Misrata, and other Libyan cities and towns.
Issuing the warrants was an important step to providing the victims of serious crimes in Libya the chance for redress. Despite concerns that an arrest warrant against Gaddafi would act as an obstacle to finding a solution to the conflict in Libya and thus discourage the Libyan leader from relinquishing power, it is unlikely that there is a connection between the ICC investigation and Gaddafi’s refusal to step down, Human Rights Watch said.
“Muammar Gaddafi already made clear he intended to stay until the bitter end before the ICC process was set in motion, and his son’s February vow to ‘live and die in Libya’ speaks for itself,” said Richard Dicker, international justice director at Human Rights Watch. “It beggars belief that a dictator who has gripped power for over 40 years would be frozen in place by this arrest warrant.”
Human Rights Watch documented the arbitrary arrest and disappearance of scores of people, as well as instances in which government forces opened fire on peaceful demonstrators after the start of anti-government protests in eastern Libya on February 15.
Following the court’s issuance of arrest warrants, initiatives aimed at ending the devastating conflict in Libya are important, but justice should not be abandoned as other objectives are pursued, Human Rights Watch said. Human Rights Watch research in countries such as Sierra Leone and Angola shows that the failure to hold perpetrators of the most serious international crimes to account can contribute to future abuses.
The record from other conflicts also shows that arrest warrants for senior leaders can actually strengthen peace efforts by stigmatizing those who stand in the way of conflict resolution. For example, the indictments of Radovan Karadzic and Ratko Mladic by the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia are credited with keeping them sidelined during the Dayton peace talks, which led to the end of the Bosnian war.
The ICC is tasked with bringing to justice those most responsible for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide. It must act independently and apolitically to fulfill its mandate, Human Rights Watch said. In parallel, other actors have a vital role to play in resolving the crisis in Libya, including through diplomatic and humanitarian activities.
“As a judicial undertaking, the court’s work is distinct from the military and diplomatic initiatives unfolding in Libya and it would be a mistake to conflate them,” Dicker said. “Justice, to be credible, must run its independent course.”
The ICC prosecutor had asked the judges of the court on May 16 to issue warrants for the three Libyan suspects. Libya, though not a party to the Rome Statute that created the court, is subject to ICC jurisdiction through United Nations Security Council resolution 1970.
Because the ICC has no police force of its own, it depends on national authorities to make arrests on its behalf. Resolution 1970 requires the Libyan authorities to cooperate fully with the court. In April, the opposition authority in Libya, the Interim Transitional National Council, promised to cooperate with the ICC in a letter to the Prosecutor’s Office.
Any suspect who is arrested or who surrenders to the court has an opportunity to object to the charges and to challenge the evidence in a “confirmation of charges” hearing. At that point, the ICC judges must decide whether the evidence available is sufficient to establish “substantial grounds to believe” that the person committed each of the crimes charged. If they decide it is sufficient, the case can move forward to trial.
Human Rights Watch has documented serious and systematic violations of the laws of war by Libyan government forces during the current armed conflict, including repeated indiscriminate attacks in residential neighborhoods in Misrata and towns in the western Nafusa mountains. Human Rights Watch has also documented human rights abuses by rebel forces.
On June 1, an International Commission of Inquiry for Libya set up by the UN Human Rights Council released its report, concluding that both government and rebel forces committed acts amounting to war crimes. The commission investigated reports that NATO forces were involved in indiscriminate attacks against civilians, but concluded that it had not seen evidence to suggest that NATO forces had intentionally targeted civilian areas or engaged in indiscriminate attacks on civilians.
Security Council resolution 1970 says that nationals from states outside Libya that are not parties to the ICC statute are not subject to ICC jurisdiction for all alleged acts arising out of operations in Libya established or authorized by the Security Council. A number of countries have provided notice about their participation in military operations under another Security Council resolution, Resolution 1973, which authorizes member states “to take all necessary measures” to protect civilians in Libya. All countries which have provided notice, including non-state parties to the ICC, remain obligated under international law to investigate and prosecute any members of their armed forces implicated in war crimes.
In addition to the current case against the three Libyan suspects, Human Rights Watch urged the ICC prosecutor to continue to investigate serious crimes that may have been committed by any party during the armed conflict in Libya. Security Council resolution 1970 gives the ICC ongoing jurisdiction over war crimes and crimes against humanity committed on the territory of Libya since February 15, 2011.
For more Human Rights Watch reporting on Libya, please visit:
www.hrw.org/en/middle-eastn-africa/libya
Libya: Questions and Answers on the International Criminal Court’s Decision on Arrest Warrants
On June 27, 2011, the International Criminal Court (ICC) judges granted warrants for the Libyan leader, Muammar Gaddafi, his son Seif al-Islam, and Libya’s intelligence chief, Abdullah Sanussi. They are wanted on charges of crimes against humanity for their roles in attacks on civilians, including peaceful demonstrators, in Tripoli, Benghazi, Misrata, and other Libyan cities and towns. The ICC prosecutor had asked the judges of the court on May 16 to issue warrants for the three Libyan suspects.
1. How did the judges make the determination to issue arrest warrants?
By issuing the arrest warrants, the ICC judges indicated that they were satisfied that there were “reasonable grounds to believe” that the individuals named in the prosecutor’s May 16 request had committed a crime within the jurisdiction of the court.
A suspect who is arrested or surrenders to the court has an opportunity to object to the charges and to challenge the evidence in a “confirmation of charges” hearing. At that point, if the ICC judges decide that there is enough evidence to establish “substantial grounds to believe” – a higher threshold – that the person committed each of the crimes charged, the case can move forward to trial.
2. Isn’t Muammar Gaddafi immune as a head of state?
The Rome Statute, which established the ICC, applies to everyone regardless of their official role. Article 27 of the Rome Statute states explicitly that heads of state are not immune from prosecution.
The warrant for Muammar Gaddafi is not the first for a sitting head of state by an international court. In 1999, the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia issued its first indictment against Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in Kosovo. In 2003, the Special Court for Sierra Leone unsealed its indictment of Charles Taylor, then president of Liberia. Most recently, the ICC has issued two arrest warrants for President Omar al-Bashir of Sudan, on charges of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes.
3. Now that arrest warrants have been issued, how are they to be carried out?
Because the ICC has no police force of its own, it depends on national authorities to make arrests on its behalf. United Nations Security Council resolution 1970, that referred Libya to the ICC, requires the Libyan authorities to cooperate fully with the court. Libya, though not a party to the Rome treaty, is obligated because of the resolution to make arrests at the court’s request. States parties to the ICC also have a legal obligation to cooperate with the court, and resolution 1970 urges states that are not parties to the Rome treaty to cooperate.
4.Can diplomats and others still have meetings with Gaddafi now that he is subject to an ICC arrest warrant?
The issuance of an arrest warrant does not legally prevent diplomats from holding talks with the three suspects. Meeting with Gaddafi and the others will be a matter of individual government policy.
5. Won’t the arrest warrant for Gaddafi just entrench him or those around him further?
Gaddafi has made it clear that he intends to stay until the end. In February, his son Seif al-Islam was quoted on state television saying they would fight to the last man and last woman. It appears unlikely that an arrest warrant will alter Gaddafi’s intentions one way or the other. On the other hand, there are those around Gaddafi who are now on notice that they could also be held responsible for crimes they order or commit, or for crimes they fail to prevent or punish. This could encourage them to take steps to stop crimes.
The record from other conflicts also shows that arrest warrants for senior leaders can actually strengthen peace efforts by stigmatizing those who stand in the way of conflict resolution. For example, the indictments of Radovan Karadzic, the Bosnian Serbs’ wartime political leader, and Ratko Mladic, their military commander, by the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia are credited with keeping them sidelined during the Dayton peace talks, which led to the end of the Bosnian war.
6. What if Gaddafi offers to go in exchange for amnesty?
Amnesty for grave abuses against civilians has no legal viability internationally.International law rejects impunity for serious crimes, such as genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity and torture. International treaties, including the UN Convention against Torture, the Geneva Conventions, and the Rome Statute of the ICC, require parties to ensure alleged perpetrators of serious crimes are prosecuted.
7. Will the ICC prosecutor conduct other investigations?
The prosecutor’s current case focuses on those most responsible for crimes against humanity committed in Libya duringthe period before the armed conflict began. He has suggested that he may open a second investigation later, relating to the subsequent armed conflict. Human Rights Watch urges the ICC prosecutor to continue to investigate serious crimes that may have been committed by all parties in Libya, including rebel forces and NATO.
8. Why is the ICC prosecutor investigating crimes committed in Libya but not investigating crimes in Syria?
The ICC has jurisdiction over war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide committed after July 1, 2002, only if at least one of the following threshold conditions is met:
• The crimes occurred in the territory of a state that is a party to the Rome Statute;
• The person accused of the crimes is a citizen of a country that is a party to the Rome Statute;
• A state that is not a party to the Rome Statute accepts the ICC’s authority for the crime in question by making a declaration and lodging it with the ICC registrar; or
• The UN Security Council refers the situation to the ICC prosecutor.
Syria is not a state party to the Rome Statute. For the ICC to begin an investigation, either the UN Security Council would have to refer the situation to the ICC prosecutor, as it did for Libya, or Syria would have to accept the court’s jurisdiction.
Human Rights Watch has called on the Syrian government to take immediate steps to halt the excessive use of lethal force by security forces. It has also urged the UN Security Council to impose sanctions and press Syria for accountability and, if it does not respond adequately, to refer Syria to the International Criminal Court.
للنشر الفوري
ليبيا: أوامر التوقيف ترسل رسالة قوية للقادة المرتكبين للانتهاكات
السعي للعدالة لا يعيق تحقيق السلام الدائم
(نيويورك، 27 يونيو/حزيران 2011) – قالت هيومن رايتس ووتش اليوم إن المحكمة الجنائية الدولية بإصدارها أمر توقيف ضد معمر القذافي تشير إلى أن القانون قادر على بلوغ من كانوا يحسبون منذ زمن طويل أنهم محصنين من المحاسبة. أصدر قضاة المحكمة الجنائية الدولية أوامر توقيف في 27 يونيو/حزيران 2011 بحق القذافي، الزعيم الليبي، وابنه سيف الإسلام، ورئيس المخابرات الليبي عبد الله السنوسي. بحسب أوامر التوقيف، منسوب إليهم اتهامات بجرائم ضد الإنسانية على دورهم في الهجمات على المدنيين، وشمل ذلك المتظاهرين السلميين في طرابلس وبنغازي ومصراتة ومدن وبلدات ليبية أخرى.
إصدار أوامر التوقيف يعتبر خطوة هامة لتوفير فرصة لضحايا الجرائم الجسيمة في ليبيا للإنصاف. رغم المخاوف من أن أمر التوقيف بحق القذافي قد يمثل عائقاً يحول دون التوصل لتسوية للنزاع في ليبيا ويثبط عزم القائد الليبي عن التخلي عن السلطة، فمن غير المرجح أن تكون ثمة علاقة بين تحقيقات المحكمة الجنائية الدولية ورفض القذافي للتخلي عن السلطة، على حد قول هيومن رايتس ووتش.
وقال ريتشارد ديكر، مدير برنامج العدل الدولي في هيومن رايتس ووتش: “لقد أوضح معمر القذافي بالفعل نواياه البقاء في السلطة حتى النهاية المرّة، من قبل أن تبدأ إجراءات المحكمة الجنائية الدولية، وكلمة ابنه في فبراير/شباط بأنه سيعيش ويموت في ليبيا تكفي لتوضيح موقفه في حد ذاتها. من غير المنطقي أن ديكتاتورا يمسك بالسلطة منذ أكثر من 40 عاماً سيتمسك بكرسيه فقط بسبب أمر التوقيف هذا”.
وثقت هيومن رايتس ووتش الاعتقالات التعسفية والاختفاءات بحق العديد من الأفراد، وكذلك حالات فتحت فيها القوات الحكومية النار على المتظاهرين السلميين بعد بدء المظاهرات لامعارضة للحكومة في شرقي ليبيا يوم 15 فبراير/شباط.
وقالت هيومن رايتس ووتش إنه إثر إصدار المحكمة لأوامر توقيف، تعتبر المبادرات الرامية لإنهاء النزاع المدمر في ليبيا بالغة الأهمية، لكن لا يجب هجر العدالة أثناء السعي وراء تحقيق أهداف أخرى. بحوث هيومن رايتس ووتش في بلدان مثل سيراليون وأنغولا أظهرت أن الإخفاق في تحميل الجناة مسؤولية الجرائم الدولية الأكثر جسامة، يمكن أن يؤدي لوقوع انتهاكات جديدة.
سجلات النزاعات الأخرى تُظهر أيضاً أن أوامر توقيف القيادات الكبيرة يمكن أن تؤدي إلى تعزيز جهود مباحثات السلام، بما أنها تدين من يقف في طريق تسوية النزاعات. على سبيل المثال، إدانة رادوفان كاراديتش وراتكو ميلاديتش من قبل المحكمة الجنائية الدولية الخاصة بيوغوسلافيا السابقة يُعزى إليها فضل تحييد الشخصين أثناء مباحثات دايتون للسلام، التي أدت إلى انتهاء حرب البوسنة.
المحكمة الجنائية الدولية مُكلفة بإحقاق العدالة بحق أولئك الأكثر مسؤولية عن وقوع جرائم الحرب والجرائم ضد الإنسانية والإبادة الجماعية. وعليها أن تتحرك بشكل مستقل دون اعتبارات سياسية لإتمام مهمتها وتكليفها، على حد قول هيومن رايتس ووتش. بالتوازي مع المحكمة، فعلى الفاعلين الآخرين دور هام في تسوية الأزمة في ليبيا، بما في ذلك عن طريق القنوات الدبلوماسية والإنسانية.
وقال ريتشارد ديكر: “من واقع كونها مؤسسة قضائية، فإن عمل المحكمة مميز ومختلف عن المبادرات العسكرية والدبلوماسية المطروحة في قضية ليبيا، ومن الخطأ الخلط بين المسارين”. وتابع: “حتى تكون العدالة متمتعة بالمصداقية، فلابد أن تسير في مسار مستقل ومنفصل”.
طلب مدعي المحكمة الجنائية الدولية من قضاة المحكمة في 16 مايو/أيار إصدار أوامر توقيف بحق ثلاثة مشتبهين ليبيين. وليبيا وإن لم تكن طرفاً في نظام روما المنشئ للمحكمة، فهي خاضعة لاختصاص المحكمة القضائي بعد صدور قرار مجلس الأمن 1970.
وبما أن المحكمة ليس لديها قوة شرطة خاصة بها، فهي تعتمد على سلطات الدول في إجراء الاعتقالات بالنيابة عنها. القرار 1970 يطالب السلطات الليبية بالتعاون التام مع المحكمة. في أبريل/نيسان وعد المجلس الوطني الانتقالي المؤقت – سلطة المعارضة في ليبيا – بالتعاون مع المحكمة الجنائية الدولية، بموجب خطاب تم إرساله إلى مكتب المدعي العام للمحكمة.
ويُتاح لأي مشتبه به يتم اعتقاله أو يسلم نفسه للمحكمة فرصة الاعتراض على الاتهامات والطعن في الأدلة في جلسة “تأكيد الاتهامات”. في ذلك التوقيت، على القضاة أن يقرروا إن كانت الأدلة القائمة كافية لإثبات “وجود أسس قوية للاعتقاد” بأن الشخص ارتكب الجرائم المنسوبة إليه. إذا قرروا أنها كافية، تتم إحالة القضية إلى المحاكمة.
قامت هيومن رايتس ووتش بتوثيق انتهاكات جسيمة ومنهجية لقوانين الحرب من قبل القوات الحكومية الليبية أثناء النزاع المسلح القائم، بما في ذلك هجمات عشوائية متكررة على أحياء سكنية في مصراتة وبلدات غربي منطقة جبال نفوسا الواقعة غرباً. كما وثقت هيومن رايتس ووتش انتهاكات لحقوق الإنسان ارتكبتها قوات المتمردين.
في 1 يونيو/حزيران أصدرت لجنة تقصي حقائق بشأن ليبيا – من تشكيل مجلس الأمم المتحدة لحقوق الإنسان – تقريرها، وشمل ارتكاب القوات الحكومية والمتمردين لأعمال ترقى لكونها جرائم حرب. حققت اللجنة في تقارير أفادت بتورط الناتو في هجمات عشوائية ضد المدنيين، لكن انتهت إلى عدم وجود أدلة كافية يظهر منها تعمد استهداف قوات الناتو لمناطق المدنيين أو تورطها في هجمات عشوائية على مدنيين.
قرار مجلس الأمن 1970 يرد فيه أن مواطني الدول الأخرى في ليبيا غير الأطراف في نظام المحكمة الجنائية الدولية لا يخضعون لاختصاص المحكمة القضائي فيما يخص جميع الأعمال الناشئة عن العمليات العسكرية في ليبيا والتي بدأت بموجب تصريح مجلس الأمن بها. هناك عدة دول قدمت إخطارات بمشاركتها في عمليات عسكرية بموجب قرار مجلس الأمن 1973، الذي يصرح للدول الأعضاء بـ “اتخاذ جميع الإجراءات المستطاعة” لحماية المدنيين في ليبيا. جميع الدول التي قدمت الإخطارات – ومنها الدول غير الأطراف في نظام روما – ما زالت ملتزمة بموجب القانون الدولي بالتحقيق مع ومقاضاة أفراد قواتهم المسلحة الضالعين في جرائم حرب.
وبالإضافة إلى القضية القائمة بحق ثلاثة من المشتبهين الليبيين، دعت هيومن رايتس ووتش ادعاء المحكمة الجنائية الدولية إلى الاستمرار في التحقيق في الجرائم الجسيمة التي ربما تم ارتكابها من قبل أي طرف أثناء النزاع المسلح في ليبيا. قرار مجلس الأمن 1970 يعطي المحكمة الجنائية الدولية الاختصاص القائم بشأن النظر في قضايا الجرائم ضد الإنسانية وجرائم الحرب المرتكبة على الأراضي الليبية منذ 15 فبراير/شباط 2011.
للمزيد من تغطية هيومن رايتس ووتش للأوضاع في ليبيا، يُرجى زيارة:
www.hrw.org/en/middle-eastn-africa/libya
ليبيا: أسئلة وأجوبة عن قرار المحكمة الجنائية الدولية الخاص بأوامر التوقيف
في 27 يونيو/حزيران 2011، قام قضاة المحكمة الجنائية الدولية بإصدار أوامر توقيف بحق الزعيم الليبي معمر القذافي وابنه سيف الإسلام ورئيس المخابرات الليبية عبد الله السنوسي. وهم متهمون بجرائم ضد الإنسانية على دورهم في الهجمات التي استهدفت مدنيين، بمن فيهم المتظاهرين السلميين في طرابلس وبنغازي ومصراتة ومدن وبلدات ليبية أخرى. طلب مدعي المحكمة من القضاة في 16 مايو/أيار إصدار أوامر توقيف للمشتبهين الليبيين الثلاثة.
1.كيف توصل القضاة إلى قرار إصدار أوامر التوقيف؟
بإصدار أوامر التوقيف، فهذا يعني أن قضاة المحكمة الجنائية الدولية توصلوا إلى أنه كانت هناك “أسباب معقولة للاعتقاد” بأن الأشخاص المذكورين في طلب المدعي بتاريخ 16 مايو/أيار بإصدار أوامر التوقيف، قد ارتكبوا الجرائم التابعة لاختصاص المحكمة القضائي.
المشتبه به الذي يُعتقل أو يسلم نفسه للمحكمة تُتاح له فرصة الاعتراض على الاتهامات والطعن في الأدلة في جلسة “تأكيد الاتهامات”. في ذلك الوقت، إذا قرر قضاة المحكمة وجود أدلة كافية للاعتقاد بأن هناك “أسس يُعتد بها للاعتقاد” – وهو معيار صعب التحقق – بأن الشخص المذكور ارتكب كل من الجرائم المنسوبة إليه، يمكن بعدها أن تنتقل القضية إلى مرحلة المحاكمة.
2.أليس معمر القذافي يتمتع بحصانة بصفته رئيس دولة؟
نظام روما المنشئ للمحكمة الجنائية الدولية ينطبق على الجميع بغض النظر عن مناصبهم الرسمية. المادة 27 من نظام روما ورد فيها صراحة أن رؤساء الدول ليسوا محصنين من ملاحقة المحكمة القضائية لهم.
أمر توقيف معمر القذافي ليس الأول من نوعه بحق رئيس دولة حالي تصدره محكمة دولية. في عام 1999 أصدرت المحكمة الدولية الخاصة بيوغوسلافيا السابقة أول مذكرة اتهام ضد الرئيس اليوغوسلافي سلوبودان ميلوسيفتش، بتهمة جرائم حرب وجرائم ضد الإنسانية ارتكبت في كوسوفو. في عام 2003 كشفت المحكمة الخاصة بسيراليون عن اتهامها لتشارلز تايلور – رئيس ليبيريا في ذلك الحين. مؤخراً أصدرت المحكمة الجنائية الدولية مذكرتي اعتقال بحق الرئيس عمر البشير في السودان، بناء على اتهامات بارتكاب أعمال إبادة جماعية وجرائم ضد الإنسانية وجرائم حرب.
3.بعد صدور أوامر التوقيف، كيف سيتم تنفيذها؟
لأن المحكمة الجنائية الدولية ليست لديها قوة شرطة خاصة بها، فهي تعتمد على السلطات الوطنية للدول في إجراء الاعتقالات بالنيابة عنها. قرار مجلس الأمن 1970 الذي أحال الوضع في ليبيا إلى المحكمة، يطالب السلطات الليبية بالتعاون بالكامل مع المحكمة. ليبيا التي لا تعتبر من الدول الأطراف في نظام روما، ملتزمة بالقرار بأن تجري الاعتقالات التي تطلبها المحكمة. الدول الأطراف في المحكمة عليها أيضاً التزام قانوني بالتعاون مع قراراتها، والقرار 1970 يدعو الدول غير الأطراف بنظام روما إلى التعاون.
4.هل يمكن للدبلوماسيين والأطراف الأخرى عقد اجتماعات مع القذافي بعد أن أصبح خاضعاً لمذكرة توقيف من المحكمة الجنائية الدولية؟
إصدار مذكرة توقيف لا يمنع قانوناً الدبلوماسيين من عقد محادثات مع المشتبهين بهم الثلاثة. الاجتماع مع القذافي والآخرين مسألة تخص سياسات الدول كل دولة على حدة.
5.ألا تعني مذكرة التوقيف بحق القذافي أن هذا سيؤدي لتقريره البقاء أكثر في موقعه الحالي هو ومن حوله؟
أوضح القذافي بالفعل قبل المذكرة أنه باق حتى النهاية. في فبراير/شباط تواردت أقوال عن ابنه سيف الإسلام، على التلفزيون الليبي، بأنه سيقاتل حتى آخر رجل وآخر امرأة. يبدو من غير المرجح أن تغير مذكرة التوقيف من نوايا القذافي بأي حال من الأحوال. على الجانب الآخر، هناك من هم حول القذافي سيلاحظون أنه يمكن محاسبتهم بدورهم على الجرائم التي أمروا بها أو ارتكبوها، أو على الجرائم التي أخفقوا في منعها أو معاقبة من ارتكبوها. هذا قد يشجعهم على اتخاذ خطوات من أجل وقف الجرائم.
سجل النزاعات الأخرى يُظهر أيضاً أن أوامر التوقيف بحق كبار القادة يمكن أن يؤدي إلى تعزيز جهود السلام، بما أن هذا الإجراء يلقي اللوم على من يقفون في طريق تسوية النزاع. على سبيل المثال، قرار اتهام رادوفان كاراديتش، القائد السياسي الصربي وقت الحرب، وراتكو ملاديتش، القائد العسكري، من قبل المحكمة الجنائية الدولية الخاصة بيوغوسلافيا السابقة، يُعزى إليه الفضل في تحييد الاثنين أثناء محادثات سلام دايتون، التي أدت إلى إنهاء حرب البوسنة.
6.ماذا لو قرر القذافي الرحيل مقابل العفو؟
العفو عنا لجرائم الجسيمة ضد المدنيين أمر غير مقبول من وجهة نظر القانون الدولي. القانون الدولي يرفض إضفاء الحصانة على الجرائم الجسيمة، مثل الإبادة الجماعية وجرائم الحرب والجرائم ضد الإنسانية والتعذيب. المعاهدات الدولية، ومنها اتفاقية مناهضة التعذيب، واتفاقيات جنيف، ونظام روما المنشئ للمحكمة الجنائية الدولية، تطالب الأطراف بضمان مقاضاة الجناة المزعومين للجرائم الجسيمة.
7.هل سيجري مدعي المحكمة الجنائية الدولية تحقيقات أخرى؟
قضية المدعي الحالي تركز على أولئك المسؤولين عن الجرائم ضد الإنسانية المرتكبة في ليبيا في الفترة السابقة على بدء النزاع المسلح. وقد اقترح أنه قد يفتح تحقيقاً ثانياً بعد ذلك، يخص الوقائع المرتكبة أثناء النزاع المسلح. تدعو هيومن رايتس ووتش مدعي المحكمة إلى الاستمرار في التحقيق في الجرائم الجسيمة التي ربما ارتكبتها جميع الأطراف في ليبيا، بما في ذلك قوات المتمردين والناتو.
8.لماذا يحقق مدعي المحكمة الجنائية الدولية في الجرائم المرتكبة في ليبيا وليس في الجرائم المرتكبة في سوريا؟
للمحكمة الجنائية الدولية اختصاص قضائي على جرائم الحرب والجرائم ضد الإنسانية والإبادة الجماعية المرتكبة بعد 1 يوليو/تموز 2002، فقط إذا تحقق أحد الشروط التالة:
•أن تقع الجرائم في أرض دولة طرف في نظام روم .
الشخص المتهم بالجرائم يكون مواطن لدولة طرف في نظام روما.
الدولة غير الطرف في نظام روما والمقصودة بالتحقيق تقبل سلطة المحكمة الجنائية الدولية على الجريمة المعنية، بأن تعلن عن ذلك وتقدم الإعلان للتسجيل طرف سجل المحكمة الجنائية الدولية.
أن يحيل مجلس الأمن الوضع إلى مدعي المحكمة الجنائية الدولية.
سوريا ليست دولة طرف في نظام روما. كي تبدأ المحكمة الجنائية الدولية في تحقيق، فإنه من الواجب أن يحيل مجلس الأمن الوضع إلى ادعاء المحكمة، كما حدث في حالة ليبيا، أو أن تقبل سوريا اختصاص المحكمة القضائي.
دعت هيومن رايتس ووتش الحكومة السورية إلى اتخاذ خطوات فورية لوقف الاستخدام المفرط للقوة المميتة على يد قوات الأمن. كما دعت مجلس الأمن إلى فرض عقوبات والضغط على سوريا من أجل البدء في المحاسبة، وإذا لم تستجب بالشكل الكافي، فلابد من إحالة الوضع في سوريا إلى المحكمة الجنائية الدولية.
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Libye : Les mandats d’arrêt délivrés par la CPI envoient un message fort aux dirigeants coupables d’exactions
La recherche de la justice ne fait pas obstacle à une paix durable
(New York, le 27 juin 2011) – En délivrant un mandat d’arrêt à l’encontre de Mouammar Kadhafi, la Cour pénale internationale (CPI) a montré que le bras de la justice peut atteindre même ceux que l’on croyait depuis longtemps à l’abri de toutes poursuites, a déclaré Human Rights Watch aujourd’hui. Le 27 juin 2011, les juges de la CPI ont émis des mandats d’arrêt à l’encontre de Kadhafi, le dirigeant libyen, de son fils Saïf al-Islam, et du chef des services de renseignement libyens, Abdullah al-Sanousi. Ils sont accusés de crimes contre l’humanité pour leur rôle dans les attaques perpétrées contre des civils, dont des manifestants pacifiques, à Tripoli, Benghazi, Misrata et d’autres villes et localités libyennes.
La délivrance de ces mandats d’arrêt constitue un important pas en avant, offrant aux victimes des crimes graves commis en Libye la possibilité d’obtenir réparation. D’aucuns s’inquiètent à l’idée qu’un mandat d’arrêt à l’encontre de Kadhafi pourrait faire obstacle à une solution au conflit qui touche ce pays et dissuader dès lors le dirigeant libyen de renoncer au pouvoir, mais selon Human Rights Watch, il est peu probable que l’enquête de la CPI ait un lien quelconque avec le refus de Kadhafi de se retirer.
« Avant même que la procédure de la CPI ne soit lancée, Mouammar Kadhafi avait déjà fait clairement comprendre qu’il opterait pour le jusqu’au-boutisme, et le serment de son fils en février, jurant de ‘vivre et mourir en Libye’, se passe de tout commentaire », a fait remarquer Richard Dicker, directeur du programme de Justice internationale de Human Rights Watch. « Il est difficile d’imaginer qu’un dictateur qui s’est accroché au pouvoir pendant plus de 40 ans serait saisi d’effroi face à ce mandat d’arrêt. »
Human Rights Watch a recueilli des informations sur l’arrestation arbitraire et la disparition de dizaines de personnes, ainsi que sur des incidents au cours desquels les forces gouvernementales ont ouvert le feu sur des manifestants pacifiques après l’amorce du mouvement de contestation antigouvernemental dans l’est de la Libye le 15 février dernier.
Dans la foulée des mandats d’arrêt délivrés par la cour, il est certes important de mener des initiatives visant à mettre un terme au conflit qui ravage la Libye, mais la justice ne devrait pas être sacrifiée au profit d’autres objectifs, a souligné Human Rights Watch. Les recherches effectuées par Human Rights Watch dans des pays tels que la Sierra Leone et l’Angola démontrent que la non-traduction en justice des auteurs des crimes internationaux les plus graves peut contribuer à la perpétration de futures exactions.
L’expérience d’autres conflits est là pour illustrer que la délivrance de mandats d’arrêt à l’encontre de hauts responsables peut en réalité renforcer les efforts de paix en stigmatisant ceux qui se dressent sur le chemin menant à la résolution d’un conflit. Ainsi, l’inculpation de Radovan Karadzic et de Ratko Mladic par le Tribunal pénal international pour l’ex-Yougoslavie passe pour avoir permis de les tenir à l’écart des pourparlers de paix de Dayton, qui ont débouché sur la fin de la guerre en Bosnie.
La CPI est chargée de traduire en justice les personnes qui portent la plus grande part de responsabilité dans les crimes de guerre, les crimes contre l’humanité et le crime de génocide. Pour mener à bien son mandat, elle doit agir en toute indépendance et demeurer apolitique, a souligné Human Rights Watch. En même temps, d’autres protagonistes ont un rôle crucial à jouer dans la résolution de la crise en Libye, notamment dans le cadre d’activités diplomatiques et humanitaires.
« En tant qu’action judiciaire, le travail de la cour se différentie des initiatives militaires et diplomatiques en cours en Libye et ce serait une erreur de les associer », a expliqué Richard Dicker. « Pour être crédible, la justice doit suivre son cours indépendamment. »
Le 16 mai dernier, le procureur de la CPI avait déposé une requête auprès des juges de la cour aux fins de délivrance de mandats d’arrêt visant les trois suspects libyens. Bien que ne figurant pas parmi les États parties au Statut de Rome instituant la cour, la Libye relève de la compétence de la CPI saisie par la résolution 1970 du Conseil de Sécurité des Nations Unies.
Parce que la CPI ne dispose pas de ses propres forces de police, elle dépend des autorités nationales pour procéder en son nom aux arrestations. Aux termes de la résolution 1970, les autorités libyennes sont tenues de coopérer pleinement avec la cour. Au mois d’avril, le Conseil National de Transition a promis de coopérer avec la CPI dans une lettre adressée au Bureau du Procureur.
Tout suspect qui est arrêté ou se livre à la cour a la possibilité de contester les charges ainsi que les éléments de preuve au cours d’une audience de « confirmation des charges ». À ce stade, les juges de la CPI doivent déterminer s’il existe des preuves suffisantes donnant des « motifs substantiels de croire » que la personne a commis chacun des crimes qui lui sont imputés. S’ils établissent que ces preuves suffisent, la procédure peut alors passer à la phase du procès.
Human Rights Watch a recueilli des informations relatives à des violations graves et systématiques des lois de la guerre perpétrées par les forces gouvernementales libyennes lors du conflit armé actuel, notamment des attaques aveugles et répétées menées dans des quartiers résidentiels de Misrata et dans des villes situées dans les montagnes de Nafusa, dans l’ouest du pays. Human Rights Watch a également mené des recherches sur les violations des droits humains commises par les forces rebelles.
Le 1er juin, une Commission d’enquête internationale sur la Libye établie par le Conseil des droits de l’homme de l’ONU a publié son rapport, concluant que tant le gouvernement que les forces rebelles avaient perpétré des actes constitutifs de crimes de guerre. La commission a enquêté à propos d’informations selon lesquelles les forces de l’OTAN étaient impliquées dans des attaques menées sans discrimination contre des civils, mais elle a conclu qu’elle n’avait relevé aucun élément de preuve donnant à penser que les forces de l’OTAN avaient intentionnellement visé les zones civiles ou s’étaient livrées à des attaques aveugles contre les civils.
La résolution 1970 du Conseil de sécurité dispose que les ressortissants d’États autres que la Libye qui ne sont pas parties au Statut de Rome de la CPI ne sont pas soumis à la compétence de la CPI pour toute allégation d’actes découlant des opérations en Libye établies ou autorisées par le Conseil de sécurité. Un certain nombre de pays ont notifié leur participation aux opérations militaires en vertu d’une autre résolution du Conseil de sécurité, la résolution 1973, qui autorise les États membres à « prendre toutes mesures nécessaires » pour protéger les civils en Libye. Tous les pays qui ont notifié leur participation, y compris les États non parties à la CPI, sont tenus, au regard du droit international, d’ouvrir une enquête et d’engager des poursuites à l’encontre de tout membre de leurs forces armées impliqué dans des crimes de guerre.
Outre l’action engagée actuellement contre les trois suspects libyens, Human Rights Watch a vivement recommandé au procureur de la CPI de continuer à enquêter sur les crimes graves qui pourraient avoir été commis par toute partie impliquée dans le conflit armé en Libye. En vertu de la résolution 1970 du Conseil de sécurité, la CPI est compétente pour examiner les crimes de guerre et les crimes contre l’humanité perpétrés sur le territoire libyen depuis le 15 février 2011.
Pour d’autres documents de Human Rights Watch sur la Libye, veuillez consulter :
www.hrw.org/en/middle-eastn-africa/libya (en anglais)
www.hrw.org/fr/middle-eastn-africa/libya (sélection en français)
Libye : Questions-réponses sur la décision de la Cour pénale internationale de délivrer des mandats d’arrêt
Le 27 juin 2011, les juges de la Cour pénale internationale ont délivré des mandats d’arrêt à l’encontre du dirigeant libyen Mouammar Kadhafi, de son fils Saïf al-Islam, et du chef des services de renseignement libyens, Abdullah al-Sanousi. Ils sont accusés de crimes contre l’humanité pour leur rôle dans les attaques perpétrées contre des civils, dont des manifestants pacifiques, à Tripoli, Benghazi, Misrata et d’autres villes et localités libyennes. Le 16 mai dernier, le procureur de la CPI avait déposé une requête auprès des juges de la cour aux fins de délivrance de mandats d’arrêt à l’encontre des trois suspects libyens.
1. Comment les juges ont-ils pris la décision de délivrer des mandats d’arrêt ?
En délivrant les mandats d’arrêt, les juges de la CPI ont indiqué qu’ils étaient convaincus qu’il existait des « motifs raisonnables de croire » que les individus nommés dans la requête déposée par le procureur le 16 mai avaient commis un crime relevant de la compétence de la cour.
Tout suspect qui est arrêté ou se livre à la cour a la possibilité de contester les charges ainsi que les éléments de preuve au cours d’une audience de « confirmation des charges ». À ce stade, si les juges de la CPI déterminent qu’il existe des preuves suffisantes donnant des « motifs substantiels de croire » – critère plus strict – que la personne a commis chacun des crimes qui lui sont imputés, la procédure peut alors passer à la phase du procès.
2. En sa qualité de chef d’État, Mouammar Kadhafi ne jouit-il pas d’une immunité ?
Le Statut de Rome, traité établissant la CPI, s’applique à tous, sans aucune distinction fondée sur la qualité officielle. L’article 27 dudit Statut dispose explicitement que les chefs d’État ne sont pas à l’abri de poursuites judiciaires.
Le mandat d’arrêt visant Mouammar Kadhafi n’est pas le premier mandat à avoir été délivré par un tribunal international à l’encontre d’un chef d’État en exercice. En 1999, le Tribunal pénal international pour l’ex-Yougoslavie a émis son premier acte d’accusation à l’encontre du Président yougoslave, Slobodan Milosevic, pour des crimes de guerre et des crimes contre l’humanité perpétrés au Kosovo. En 2003, le Tribunal spécial pour la Sierra Leone a levé les scellés sur l’acte d’accusation retenu contre Charles Taylor, alors président du Liberia. Plus récemment, la CPI a délivré deux mandats d’arrêt à l’encontre du Président soudanais Omar el- Béchir pour génocide, crimes contre l’humanité et crimes de guerre.
3. Maintenant que les mandats d’arrêt ont été délivrés, comment peuvent-ils être exécutés ?
Parce que la CPI ne dispose pas de ses propres forces de police, elle dépend des autorités nationales pour procéder en son nom aux arrestations. Aux termes de la résolution 1970 du Conseil de sécurité des Nations Unies, qui a déféré la situation en Libye à la CPI, les autorités libyennes sont tenues de coopérer pleinement avec la cour. Bien que ne figurant pas parmi les États parties au Statut de Rome, la Libye a, en raison de ladite résolution, l’obligation de procéder aux arrestations à la demande de la cour. Les États parties à la CPI ont aussi l’obligation légale de coopérer avec la cour, et la résolution 1970 invite les États qui ne sont pas parties au Statut de Rome à coopérer également.
4. Les diplomates et autres personnalités peuvent-ils encore avoir des entretiens avec Kadhafi maintenant qu’il est sous le coup d’un mandat d’arrêt de la CPI ?
La délivrance d’un mandat d’arrêt n’empêche pas légalement les diplomates d’avoir des entretiens avec les trois suspects. Rencontrer Kadhafi et les autres sera une question relevant de la politique propre à chaque gouvernement.
5. Le mandat d’arrêt émis à l’encontre de Kadhafi ne poussera-t-il pas ce dernier ou ceux qui l’entourent à se retrancher davantage sur leurs positions ?
Kadhafi a fait clairement comprendre qu’il avait opté pour le jusqu’au-boutisme. En février, son fils Saïf al-Islam a été cité sur la chaîne de télévision d’État déclarant qu’ils combattraient jusqu’au dernier homme et jusqu’à la dernière femme. Il semble improbable qu’un mandat d’arrêt modifiera de quelque façon que ce soit les intentions de Kadhafi. Par contre, les personnes qui gravitent autour de Kadhafi sont aujourd’hui prévenues qu’elles pourraient, elles aussi, être tenues responsables des crimes qu’elles ordonnent ou commettent, ou des crimes qu’elles ne préviennent ou ne répriment pas. Cela pourrait les encourager à prendre des mesures visant à mettre un terme à ces crimes.
L’expérience d’autres conflits est là pour illustrer que la délivrance de mandats d’arrêt à l’encontre de hauts responsables peut en réalité renforcer les efforts de paix en stigmatisant ceux qui se dressent sur le chemin menant à la résolution d’un conflit. Ainsi, l’inculpation de Radovan Karadzic, dirigeant politique des Serbes de Bosnie en temps de guerre, et de Ratko Mladic, leur commandant militaire, par le Tribunal pénal international pour l’ex-Yougoslavie passe pour avoir permis de les tenir à l’écart des pourparlers de paix de Dayton, qui ont débouché sur la fin de la guerre en Bosnie.
6. Que se passera-t-il si Kadhafi propose de partir en échange d’une amnistie ?
L’amnistie pour des exactions graves commises à l’encontre de civils est juridiquement impossible au niveau international. Le droit international rejette l’impunité pour les crimes graves tels que le génocide, les crimes de guerre, les crimes contre l’humanité et la torture. Les traités internationaux, dont la Convention de l’ONU contre la torture, les Conventions de Genève et le Statut de Rome de la CPI, exigent que les parties veillent à ce que les auteurs présumés de crimes graves fassent l’objet de poursuites judiciaires.
7. Le procureur de la CPI mènera-t-il d’autres enquêtes ?
L’affaire ouverte actuellement par le procureur se concentre sur les personnes qui portent la plus grande part de responsabilité dans les crimes contre l’humanité perpétrés en Libye pendant la période ayant précédé le début du conflit armé. Le procureur a laissé entendre qu’il pourrait ouvrir une deuxième enquête plus tard, en lien avec le conflit armé qui s’est ensuivi. Human Rights Watch recommande vivement au procureur de la CPI de continuer à enquêter sur les crimes graves qui pourraient avoir été commis en Libye par toutes les parties belligérantes, y compris les forces rebelles et l’OTAN.
8. Pourquoi le procureur de la CPI enquête-t-il sur des crimes perpétrés en Libye, mais pas sur ceux commis en Syrie ?
La CPI peut exercer sa compétence à l’égard des crimes de guerre, des crimes contre l’humanité et du crime de génocide commis après le 1er juillet 2002, uniquement si au moins l’un des critères suivants est rempli :
Le ou les crimes ont été commis sur le territoire d’un État partie au Statut de Rome ;
La penne accusée du ou des crimes est un ressortissant d’un pays qui est partie au Statut de Rome ;
•Un État non partie au Statut de Rome accepte la compétence de la CPI pour le ou les crimes dont il s’agit en déposant une déclaration auprès du greffier ; ou
Le Conseil de sécurité de l’ONU défère la situation au procureur de la CPI.
La Syrie ne figure pas au nombre des États parties au Statut de Rome. Pour que la CPI puisse ouvrir une enquête, il faudrait soit que le Conseil de sécurité de l’ONU défère la situation au procureur de la CPI, comme il l’a fait pour la Libye, soit que la Syrie consente à ce que la cour exerce sa compétence.
Human Rights Watch a appelé le gouvernement syrien à adopter des mesures immédiates visant à mettre fin à l’utilisation excessive de la force meurtrière par les forces de sécurité. L’organisation de défense des droits humains a également invité le Conseil de sécurité de l’ONU à imposer des sanctions et à pousser la Syrie à réclamer des comptes pour les actes commis et, si elle ne réagit pas comme il convient, à déférer la situation en Syrie à la Cour pénale internationale.
Warrant of Arrest for Abdullah Al-Senussi
www.icc-cpi.int/iccdocs/doc/doc1099332.pdf
Annex
www.icc-cpi.int/iccdocs/doc/doc1099333.pdf
Warrant of Arrest for Saif Al-Islam Gaddafi
www.icc-cpi.int/iccdocs/doc/doc1099329.pdf
Annex
www.icc-cpi.int/iccdocs/doc/doc1099330.pdf
Warrant of Arrest for Muammar Mohammed Abu Minyar Gaddafi
www.icc-cpi.int/iccdocs/doc/doc1099321.pdf
www.icc-cpi.int/iccdocs/doc/doc1099322.pdf
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UKMilOps Maj Gen Nick Pope
The regime check points were preventing freedom of movement on the coastal road between Brega and Sirte.
UKMilOps Maj Gen Nick Pope
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No more talk of deal with Gadhafi and sons. How can we compromise with officially wanted war criminal who has to answer documented charges!!
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Misurata celebrates ICC arrest warrant for Gaddafi
Residents of Misurata erupted into celebration on Monday as the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an arrest warrant for Libyan leader Col. Muammar Gaddafi.
Hundreds of families gathered in the city’s central square, as rebels blared car horns, waved flags, and pelted gunfire into the sky.
“It is incredible news. The Libyan people cannot describe the suffering they have been through; it has been the worst nightmare. We hope that this ends now; we hope that they catch him tonight!” said businessman Nureida Nice, 28.
It was a rare moment of celebration for the city that continues to struggle under a four month long siege. “Gaddafi did everything here; he raped the women, bombed the houses, killed civilians. The world needs to judge him for what he has done to his people,” said Hadiga Swehesi, one of a group of women in full hijabs that joined the throngs.
“This will motivate the boys on the front lines to fight. It will help the Libyans to liberate themselves” said injured rebel Mohammed Asai, 34.
www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/afri...
VID. Misrata celebrating ICC:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OspUZpZqlQ0
Reuters:
UPDATE 2-Libya rebels have upper hand in war on Gaddafi -UN
ARREST WARRANTS
Pascoe noted that judges at the International Criminal Court had approved the prosecutor’s request for arrest warrants for Gaddafi, his son Saif al-Islam and intelligence chief Abdullah al-Senussi on charges of crimes against humanity. But he did not comment on the court’s decision.
ICC prosecutors allege the three were involved in the killing of civilian protesters who rose up in February against Gaddafi’s 41-year rule.
Pascoe said there were large numbers of refugees fleeing the violence.
“As of June 23, over 1.1 million people had crossed the borders from Libya to Tunisia, Egypt, Niger, Algeria, Chad and Sudan,” he said. “However, as the opposition takes control of some of the towns, there are reports of some of the migrant workers returning.”
af.reuters.com/article/libyaNews/idAFN1...
Ghiryan : Multiple NATO strikes on Sahban brigade in Ghiryan
Ben
“My son was 19 years old, he was innocent. We kept asking about him, taking him clothes and food from 1992 until 2000. "
“We use to spend up to 600 Libyan dinar’s a month on supplies and food for my son, we would send it without knowing hes dead.”
“I went to Senussi ElWazri in Benghazi with a request for my son, he laughed in my face and said they should all be killed”
This woman lost 2 sons in #AbuSaleem prison massacre: t.co/8ARtCrC #libya #gaddaficrimes
“All we wanted was to visit our son, to see him.”
“Every office I would go to would send me some where else, they would tell me to put in a request to visit my son.”
“We’ve heard that our sons r buried in a mass grave. They didnt tell us anything about their deaths for 14 years.”
Another mother of 1 of the martyrs of #AbuSaleem t.co/tiRknsB
Breaking: Ber Ghanam..fierce battles took place between FF & Gaddafi forces..FF manged to capture a number of vehicles & ammunition
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
2 ships, #Malta ship “MINERVA XANTHE” & #Turkey ship “GREAT” following same path, entering central Med. No dest/ship type on either #Libya
Canada’s foreign minister is in #Benghazi to hold meeting with the #NTC. #Libya #Feb17
My uncle had dinner with Canadian Foreign Minister John Baird in Benghazi today:)
John Baird In Libya: Foreign Affairs Minister Meets Rebels On Secret Trip
THE CANADIAN PRESS — BENGHAZI, – Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird wrapped up a secret trip to Libya on Monday to meet with anti-Gadhafi rebels and deliver a planeload of trauma kits to help the anti-Gadhafi cause.
It’s Baird’s first big trip as foreign minister, aside from a jaunt to the G8 summit in France last month. The visit comes at a time when the stalemate between Libyan dissident groups and Gadhafi forces have prompted questions about whether the NATO-led bombing campaign in Libya is working.
“It was important to me to come here and get the facts for myself,” Baird told The Canadian Press. “We are doing our due diligence because that is what Canadians expect and the Libyan people require.”
www.huffingtonpost.ca/2011/06/27/baird-...
Why call it a " secret trip" ? Sour grapes by the Canadian press? The visit was announced weeks ago.
I have been very disappointed by the repeatedly inaccurate reporting in the Canadian press.
I have read many articles in Canadian papers were they got most of their facts wrong or just copy a story from any other news agency in another country.
Mushu
“Some families have been so terrified for so long,they’ve never before dared to admit that their relative had disappeared”
Qahtani
Aisha #Gaddafi (lawyer) defended Saddam, he ended up hanged, I wish she can represent her father, brother and snusi, to have same end #feb17
IamLibya
AbuSaleem prison: “I can smell and see the smoke of bodies being burnt alive” My grandfather’s brother who lives near there".
Never will I forgive Gaddafi& co 4 executing my uncle infront of family imprisoning my other uncle& cousins&forcing my father 2 leave Libya
AbuSaleem prison is the Guantanamo Bay prison of Libya, if not worse. Imagine ur father/uncle/brother in there & dont know if dead or alive
Gaddafi had the most stupidest and idiotic excuces for putting people in prison, executing them, and making their life absolute hell.
U couldn’t even talk on the phone normally with relatives b/c someone was always listening in, reporting anything you say against the regime
The internet was also monitored. Long story short, the Libyan’s privacy was invaded by the #Gaddafi regime
alchemist585
Dr. Ali Tarhuni, please tell Mr. Baird (#Canada’s FM): we no longer accept promises, only hard cash, Canadian $ welcome.
LIBYA_WIN
Warning: I know rumors aren’t reliable news, but when rumors such as the ones reporting hundreds executed in #Abusleem arise, there’s truth.
LIBYA_WIN
Another report unconfirmed speaks of over 280 prisonners having being executed in the past couple of days-Mass #execution’s the common news.
RRowleyTucson:
#Ghiryan : Heavy clashes in # Quasim & #Tubbi districts, #Freedomfighters captured 20 of #Gaddafi’s forces.
Germany willing to deliver weapons to allies for Libya airstrikes as per NATO request is.gd/9EjJZJ (in German)
Bundeswehr-Raketen für Libyen?
T.Wiegold 27. Juni 2011 •
Die Bundeswehr wird möglicherweise den NATO-Verbündeten Munition, Raketen und Waffenteile für ihre Luftangriffe in Libyen zur Verfügung stellen. Das berichtet jedenfalls Spiegel Online. Ungeachtet der grundsätzlichen deutschen Ablehnung des Nichtbeteiligung am NATO-Militärschlag gegen das Gaddafi-Regime.
Das Bundesverteidigungsministerium s hat das im Wesentlichen bestätigt: es liege eine Anfrage der NATO-Nachschuborganisation NAMSA (NATO Maintenance and Supply Agency) vor – und es sei grundsätzliche Bereitschaft signalisiert worden, unterstützend tätig zu werden.
Mit anderen Worten: Es ist schon recht wahrscheinlich, dass die Verbündeten für ihren Libyen-Einsatz deutsche Waffen bekommen.
augengeradeaus.net/2011/06/bundeswehr-r...
RasmusTantholdt
About 100 people just stormed into Rixos Hotel in Tripoli. Shouting slogans against the media. One demonstrator was carrying an Ak47.
G wants the journos out, so they can’t report what’s happening……
G wants to turn Tripoli into a blood bath……without witnesses.
RasmusTantholdt
After a few minutes in the Lobby they ran out again. No one was hurt. Tripoli Rixos
Qahtani
My dearest Libyan friend is leaving today or tomorrow to libya. I pray for his safety
libyanproud libyanandproud
Pro Gaddafi idiots waving green flags in Tunis were taught a lesson in Nassr District yesterday by Tunisians and Libyans !
bint_
The reason 1 of my uncles was in #AbuSaleem, he refused to say to his fellow naval officers that Gaddafi’s word was higher than Allah’s
Mushu
People holding up photos of their missing relatives at a protest to mark the 12th anniv. of the #AbuSalimMassacre twitpic.com/5hqnip
LibyaAlHurraTV LibyaAlHurra
There’s a BIG difference between a trained,organized military vs a group of civilians who pick up arms to defend their basic rights. Libya
REUTERSFLASH ReutersBreakingNews
White House says ICC action is another indication Muammar Gaddafi has lost his legitimacy
Guma_el_gamaty Guma El-Gamaty
Heavy clashes in Gharyan today 70 km south tripoli nearest of western mounta. especially in quasim and tubbi area FF captured some 20 G men
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
#Gaddafi’s Col Mohamed AlFurjani head of #AliNuriAsbaq brigade in #Brega killed & another Col in ICU due to a GRAD misfire. #Libya #feb17
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
3 NATO attacks on #Gheryan: 2 on #Sahban Brigade & 1 on #AbuMaad Military camp (part of #MohamedMagaryif Brigade) #Libya #feb17
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
#Ghiryan : Heavy clashes in # Quasim & #Tubbi districts, #Freedomfighters captured 20 of #Gaddafi’s forces
BentBenghazi
It’s good to note that 1 of lawyer of the AbuSaleem families was imprisoned on the night of the 15 of Feb, which sparked Benghazi rev.
Pour le ministère italien des Affaires étrangères la décision de la CPI “confirme les graves responsabilités” du colonel libyen.
Pour l’Otan, ce mandat “renforce le bien-fondé de la mission de l’Otan, qui est de protéger le peuple libyen des forces de Kadhafi”
On est en train de rechercher cette solution politique permettant d’aboutir à un cessez-le-feu et à l’arrêt de l’intervention militaire
Alain Juppé : La décision de la CPI confirme que la question n’est pas de savoir si Kadhafi doit quitter le pouvoir, mais comment et quand"
Kadhafi a perdu toute légitimité morale, avant même sa légitimité politique, par rapport au peuple libyen et à la communauté internationale
PatrioticLibyan
Great news today. Western front progressing towards #Tripoli. At this rate, we will enjoy a Gaddafi-free ramadan this year in shaa Allah.
sami saied
Now’s the time to tighten the grip on Gaddafi both politically and militarily, because now he will be more dangerous than ever.
le nouvel OBSERVATEUR:
Les réactions au mandat d’arrêt contre Kadhafi
- En Libye, à Benghazi et à Misrata, des scènes de joie ont lieu après l’annonce, ce lundi 21 juin, de l’émission, par la cour internationale de justice (CPI), d’un mandat d’arrêt pour crimes contre l’humanité contre Mouammar Kadhafi, selon un photographe de l’AFP présent dans le bastion de la rébellion libyenne. La population s’est laissée allée à des scènes de liesse, notamment en tirant en l’air des rafales d’armes à feu, en arborant des drapeaux de la rébellion. Une caricature brandie au-dessus des manifestants suggérait à la justice internationale de passer au colonel Kadhafi la corde au cou, tandis qu’une autre pancarte appelait l’Otan à “continuer” ses frappes sur les troupes du régime.
- Moustapha Abdeljalil, le président du Conseil national de transition (CNT), organe politique des rebelles libyens, a salué la décision de la CPI.“Justice a été rendue”, a dit M. Abdeljalil au cours d’une conférence de presse à Benghazi.
- En Europe, William Hague, le ministre britannique des Affaires étrangères a pressé l’entourage du colonel Mouammar Kadhafi à “à rendre des comptes”, peu après l’annonce du mandat d’arrêt délivré par la CPI.
“Le mandat démontre un peu plus à quel point Kadhafi a perdu toute légitimité, et pourquoi il devrait partir immédiatement.”, a déclaré M. Hague.
- Le ministère italien des Affaires étrangères a exprimé sa “satisfaction”. La décision de la CPI “confirme les graves responsabilités” du colonel libyen.
La délivrance de ces mandats d’arrêt “représente une nouvelle légitimation de la nécessité absolue et de la haute valeur de la mission humanitaire de l’Otan en Libye, dans le cadre du mandat de l’ONU”, a ajouté le ministère italien.
Elle montre “clairement” à la communauté internationale qu’il “ne peut désormais qu’être arrêté”, s’est félicité le chef de la diplomatie Franco Frattini, “à moins qu’il ne se réfugie dans un pays qui n’a pas souscrit au statut de Rome” fondant la CPI.
“La décision confirme en outre que Kadhafi a perdu toute légitimité morale, avant même sa légitimité politique, par rapport au peuple libyen et à la communauté internationale et qu’il ne peut donc avoir plus aucun rôle à jouer dans l’avenir de la Libye”, conclut le communiqué.
- Alain Juppé, ministre français des affaires étrangères et européennes, a estimé que la décision de la CPI confirme que “est la confirmation qu’aujourd’hui la question n’est pas de savoir si Kadhafi doit quitter le pouvoir, mais comment et quand il va le quitter”, a déclaré le ministre lors d’un point de presse à la mairie de Bordeaux.
“On est en train, avec nos partenaires de la coalition, de l’Union africaine, avec les pays arabes, de rechercher cette solution qui sera une solution politique permettant d’aboutir à un cessez-le-feu et à l’arrêt de l’intervention militaire”, a ajouté Alain Juppé, qui exclu toute présence de soldats français au sol en Libye dans les semaines à venir.
- Au sein des organisations internationales, Anders Fogh Rasmussen, l’actuel secrétaire général de l’Otan, estime que la délivrance de ce mandat “souligne une fois de plus son isolement” et “renforce” le bien-fondé des opérations en Libye. “Elle renforce le bien-fondé de la mission de l’Otan, qui est de protéger le peuple libyen des forces de Kadhafi”, a-t-il ajouté, cité dans un communiqué.
“L’Otan est plus déterminée que jamais à maintenir la pression jusqu’à ce que toutes les attaques contre des civils aient cessé, que les forces du régime soient retournées dans leurs casernes et que l’aide humanitaire soit totalement accessible”, a également assuré le secrétaire général de l’Otan.
- Christian Wenaweser, le président de l’Assemblée des Etats parties estime que “tous les Etats parties et la Jamahiriya arabe libyenne ont le devoir explicite d’exécuter ces mandats d’arrêt”, a déclaré Christian Wenaweser au cours d’une conférence de presse à La Haye, où siège la CPI. “La Cour ne peut pas mener à bien son mandat sans le plein appui et l’entière coopération des Etats”, a rappelé le président de l’Assemblée.
- Du côté des organisations non gouvernementales, Richard Dicker, de Human Rights Watch, commente dans un communiqué : “le mandat d’arrêt d’aujourd’hui à l’encontre d’un chef d’Etat qui se croit au-dessus des lois envoie un message déstabilisateur aux dictateurs et offre aux victimes une chance de justice”. En délivrant un tel mandat, la CPI “démontre que le droit peut même rattraper ceux que l’on a longtemps cru intouchables”, écrit l’ONG new-yorkaise dans un communiqué.
L’ONG a souligné avoir rassemblé des preuves de “violations graves et systématiques du droit de la guerre par les forces du gouvernement libyen pendant le conflit armé actuel, notamment des attaques répétées et sans discernement sur des quartiers d’habitation de Misrata (enclave rebelle de l’Ouest) et dans des villes des montagnes du Nafoussa”, au sud de Tripoli.
tempsreel.nouvelobs.com/actualite/monde...
AJA:FFs have advanced & formed a military line outside Zawiya,Surman & Sabrath.Now sweeping this area. Report seems vague to me
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
PLEASE RT WORLDWIDE: TELL @NATO TO DO THEIR JOB AND END #GADDAFI NOW! jfcnaples.nato.int/page12055113.a… #Libya #feb17
McKenzieCNN :
Between 50 to 100 demonstrators “stormed” #Rixos while we were doing a live.The intimidation is slowly creeping up
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Gheryan: Quasim FFs attacked 20 Sahban brigades troops w/ only 2 AK47s. Then Mohamed Magaryif troops arrived. But G forces failed cont..
to capture FFs who spilled Oil & Nafta on Tubbi bridge at Taghsat entrance. G forces vehicles skidded & hit side of Bridge closing road. LoL
I heard that story ystrd rofl :)
Thanku4theAnger THANKU4THEANGER
Breaking: Gaddafi regimes leaked plans to deal with fuel crisis via @Tripolicouncil #Feb17#libya twitdoc.com/AW5
FREEDOM CAKE:
www.libya.tv/2011/06/%D9%83%D8%B9%D9%83...
United4Libya
I remember when Saif Gaddafi said : ’’ Its too late, Everything will be over in 48 hours".
Heinz: All 3 fronts collapsing. 400-600 Daffis dead or wounded in Brega. Major Apache attacks. Brega pleading for help from Tripoli.
YAAAAY!!!!!!!!!
Heinz: If ICC charges Daffi, #NATO may send commandos. Daffi pulling security to Tripoli and packing gold and currency for escape.
KEEP YR EYES ON Zliten 2DAY NATO WARNING 2 GADDAFI TROOPS The Ultimatum 2 LEAVE their positions and checkpoints EXPIRED Last Night
bint_
An Egyptian man on AJM: I don’t think even if Libya was occupied by a foreign power, they would have managed to commit crimes like Gaddafi
LibyaMedicalR Libya Medical Relief
Event in Birmingham at Amanah Bordesley centre Stratford Road Birmingham, B11 4AR on Monday 4th July goo.gl/nyXKj #Libya
BUNS WITH SURPRISES:
Brega bakery:
Heinz: images from Brega bakery shows SCUD missile parts being assembled.
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
Tripoli: Confirmed reports that #Gaddafi has executed 1,376 prisoners in his prisons in the last 2 days. #Libya #feb17 #WarCrimes
The National Transition Council has issued a statement asking for the release of all the prisoners in Tripoli ASAP.
There are more than 35000 prisoners in Tripoli. Some say 50000 now! Some of their locations are known.
Caller to Libya.TV says Gaddafi forces executed 187 prisoners at Tripoli’s #AbuSalimPrison
According to a Bab Al Aziziya source (security), there are 38000 prisoners in Tripoli who are being mistreated. Confirmed.
sami saied
Sibratha: Ali Shtayba arrested by order of Khwayldi charged for #NATO assistance ,he owns a gps device and sat phone
4Adam Adam
France24- Police return to the streets of Benghazi – 6.27.2011 youtube.com/watch?v=qAAYqZ… #Benghazi #feb17 #Libya
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAAYqZ0gBYs&fea...
2011feb17
LOL… Just seen a sign from a Syrian protest on JSC TV that says: “Syrian microbes say hello to Libyan rats”. #feb17 #Libya
alchemist
The #ICC should expect a letter from #gaddafi in which he regrets not being able 2 make it 2 the Hague due 2 prior engagement with the FF
InNot too long ago, ironically Qaddafi gave Interpol names of Libyan dissidents as wanted criminals, care to guess what Interpol did? Interpol published those names of Libyans wanted criminals on its website before realizing its egregious mistake and taking it down…….
BBC:
Libya crisis: Misrata rebels’ plea for Nato help
Libyan rebels outside Misrata are calling for more help from Nato, after more than a month camped in the dunes around the besieged city.
Nato has increased its efforts in the area, with warships and Apache helicopters targeting Gaddafi-loyal positions along the coast and in the nearby town of Zlitan.
But the front lines around Misrata have hardly moved in weeks, and the rebels say they are running low on vital resources.
Andrew Harding reports from Misrata.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-1393617...
FB:
MC17
Why do we hate Gaddafi ?!
These are few facts of what he did to the Libyan people
• Gaddafi has destructed the shrine of the Libyan’s hero “Omar AL-Mukhtar” in Benghazi at 2 A.M on 15th of July 2000, and transfer it to unknown town called “Slouq”; so he would be the only Libyan’s symbol, history and everything.
• Do you know that Gaddafi accused of Libyan plan’s explosion in 22nd of Dec.1992 on the top of Benghazi and 157 Libyan people died, then he charged the western countries of it for exchanged them with Lockerby victims.
• Gaddafi also incitement’s against religion and made doubts about the invariables in them, moreover he made mockery of the prophet Mohammed ( May Peace be Upon him ) and his companies. Furthermore he described his Green Book as if it is " The Bible of the modern era".
• He offences Islam by saying it is as Napoleon’s and Greeks law; law of a case.
• Mummer Gaddafi had changed the Holly Quran by cancel the word “Qul”; according to his thinking that this word was directed to the prophet Mohammed and now no need for it !!
• He also reviled the prophets (Peace be Upon them), and he described the prophet Jacob and his family as the most degenerates, unbeliever and insincere.
• For knowing; Gaddafi has denied the “Sunna” of the prophet Mohammed and he see it as an open way leads to polytheism, paganism.
• From the well known saying for Gaddafi in the national record 665/11 when he said " I do not speak as Libyan , damn on Libya and upon all the Arabs countries, I wish I weren’t Arabs , but Kurdish or Spanish.
• And sometimes he contradict with himself and say " I am not against Jewish and Israel on the contrary Israeli and Jacobi are Semites then they are cousins of Arabs". National record 9/828.
• Gaddafi choose the 7th of April yearly for hanging the free Libyans in universities and on lighting cables.
• Do you know Gaddafi destroyed the sanctity of graves by destroying the shrine of the Libyan’s freedom fighter “Sedey Ihamuda”, who expose facts about some of the Jewish whom been in Libya and he been treacherously killed by their hands, in 1980 and made upon it barking for cars in Tripoli.
• He also kidnapped and killed imam “Musa Al- Sadder” and his two friends.
• Gaddafi asked Jordon kingdom to teach his Green Book in schools, in return he would give them the oil of Libya freely.
LibyanBent
Suggestions: put a prize on Qaddafi’s head to seal the ICC deal..trust me, not a lot $$ is required. His own tribe will turn him in
LibyaLiberty
I’d do it for a handful of gummybears. EvenLess
Kadhafi : “le vent a tourné”, selon les USA
Les Etats-Unis sont convaincus que “le vent a désormais tourné” contre le régime du dirigeant libyen Mouammar Kadhafi, confronté à un isolement croissant et à un assèchement de ses ressources financières, a déclaré lundi à Tunis un haut responsable américain. William Burns, secrétaire d’Etat adjoint chargé des affaires politiques, a souligné, au cours d’un point de presse, que les Etats-Unis sont déterminés, avec leurs alliés, à “maintenir la pression” contre le régime libyen car “seul un départ de M. Kadhafi peut assurer un avenir stable à la Libye”.
www.lejdd.fr/International/Depeches/Kad...
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
#Tripoli: Reporters taken to see #Gaddafi’s bus supposedly hit by #NATO in #BabAlAziziyah report bus not a recent hit.
BentBenghazi
During one of the #AbuSaleem protests in #Benghazi on 4-17-10 one of #Gaddafi s thugs attacks protesters w/ a machete
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fLMXnOt0n0&fea...
JeffreyKofman Jeffrey Kofman
Minders took us to Bab al-Aziziyah to see target of today’s bombs. Showed us “Gadhafi’s bus” clearly bombed ages ago. Why do they do this?
My cousins are fighting in the front lines in Ajdabiya & Brega & Misrata so anytime I see pics of thuwar I look to see if any are my cousins
Tunisia Radio : Freedom fighters are in control of the Zwara coastal road.
Video: Waiting game on Libya front
feb17.info/media/video-waiting-game-on-...
McKenzieCNN David McKenzie
Gov says was gadhafi’s bus…‘bombed by NATO’ #libya yfrog.com/h3kzsiw
Noam Chomsky: ”The West Is Terrified of Arabic Democracies”
Interview with Noam Chomsky about the Arab Spring”The West Is Terrified of Arabic Democracies”
Noam Chomsky is one of the major intellectuals of our time. The eighty-two-year-old American linguist, philosopher and activist is a severe critic of US foreign and economic policy. Ceyda Nurtsch
occupiedpalestine.wordpress.com/2011/06...
KC_
Libyan justice minister Khaled Kiam says ‘#Libya does not accept ICC ruling – #Gaddafi and #Saif are ’’unaffected’’ by #ICC ruling’ #Reuters
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FFs must not rely on NATO for front line breakthroughs in Brega & Misrata. Psychological reliance on NATO dangerous for morale
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Tripoli: Doctors from City are being forced to go to front line areas to treat Gaddafi soldiers
FromJoanne Joanne
Nato targeted Gaddafi army Positions along coast + Zlitan with warships+ Apache helis but frontlines nr Misrata hardly moved in wks \Libya
HRW:
US: Press Allies to End Use of Child Soldiers
US State Department released a list of six governments that use child soldiers in violation of US legislation adopted in 2008: Burma, Chad, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen. Five of the countries – excluding Burma – receive US military assistance.
www.hrw.org/en/news/2011/06/27/us-press...
alchemist
In his capacity as Africa’s king of kings, gaddafi will probably strip the “African Nationality” off the ICC African judge who signed warr
Tasbee:
Gaddafi used to hire snipers and operatives to go kill Libyan dissidents abroad.
Libyan BBC journalist Mohamed Ramadan was killed in London by Gaddafi operatives. 1980. #LibyanResistanceHistory
jamal:
Surman: Khweldi Mercenaries force residents of #Qaleil (Algrabulah tribe ) to go on pro G demo after the arrest half of its youth.
libyans_revolt
Al Alibya TV Channel is OFF!!! YEAH
tripolitano Tripolitano
#YosoufShakir wasn’t able to finish his program last night. Said he was sick. This guy is US citizen & planning his exit. ..wot he doesn’t
feb17voices Feb 17 voices
Video: Incendiary device burns billboard of #Gaddafi in #Tripoli. Credit taken by the Free Generation Movement.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOUrRUEd4X8
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Loud explosion heard in Tripoli now from Nato
88simon:
ambush, attacked a number of checkpoints..Zawia will need FF descending from Nafousa mountains to complete the uprising.
LibyaUnited
Zain hiding, Saleh & Chaves dying, Hosni in prison, Gadafi catching him up…I’m seriously considering making 2011 my favourite year EVER!
FreeLibyanman
asking FF of #Nafousa to advance all the way is simply kind of fantasy, in fact it is suicidal
libyanred
#Gadaffi Can be killed like zombies killed by a bullet or sharp blow to the head
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Zletin: FFs attack checkpoint at Zletin bridge with heavy fire exchange with another attack on Large checkpoint at Ghewlat
Sumayyah
I think i’m going to request a copy of Gaddafi’s arrest warrant and frame it. I’ll decorate my room around it.
LibyaNewMedia LibyaNewMedia
Despite being the richest country of Africa, internet usage in Libya was very low, even before Gaddafi shut it down completely.
feb17voices Feb 17 voices
AJA:NATO struck #Gaddafi forces in Brega and Al-Arbaeen areas
FreeLibyanman
various reports & actual situation on ground,only way 2 stop #Gaddafi’s kleptomaniacs from killing,raping civilians is by targeting #Gaddafi
Tasnim
Just read on AJ Mubasher, this message: Greetings from the germs of #Syria to the rats of #Libya
Canadian foreign minister who went to Benghazi today : “Honestly I am trully surprised by the span of the NTC members” www.cyberpresse.ca/international/dossie...
Breaking: Zawia: FF attacked a number of checkpoints in the city causing deaths & injuries to at least 30 of Gaddafi forces via Almanara
alchemist
Safiya & Aisha are spoiled creatures, used to luxury living. My guess is they R not in Tripoli, perhaps in Belarus!
Endtyr:
Without NATO assistance Libyans would be once again subjugated to the rule of the tyrant, his family & thugs
libuni:
I guess most in AbuSalim were innocent but in my father’s case he was actually guilty of trying 2 kill Gadafi! He was so close!
Thanku4theAnger THANKU4THEANGER
Zawiyaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa! 30 G forces between killed and injured in attack on check points an hour ago.
Did you hear this one?
State TV declares that Libya will issue arrest warrants for EU countries, NATO, #UAE (all who took part). HAHA
Video: How to get rid of Gaddafi?
Former NATO supreme commander General Wesley Clark (Ret.) spoke with Russ Mitchell on the battle in Libya after the House rejected a resolution giving President Obama the authority to use U.S. troops in Libya but a vote to stop funding the military operation failed
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Danya
Tomorrow I am packing another suitcase so I can be extra ready for #Libya when its free :) all this waiting is making me anxious.
UN:
A U.N. Security Council has also ordered any of Gaddafi’s wife’s foreign assets seized
A U.N. Security Council sanctions committee has banned Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi’s wife from traveling outside Libya and ordered any of her foreign assets seized, Western diplomats said on Monday.
Portuguese U.N. Ambassador Jose Filipe Moraes Cabral, chairman of the U.N.’s Libya sanctions committee, made the announcement during a meeting of the Council.
“As of June 24, 2011, the (sanctions) committee listed two individuals as subject to the travel ban and assets freeze and one entity as subject to the assets freeze,” Cabral said.
Although Cabral did not state the names of the individuals and firm newly sanctioned by the committee, Council diplomats told Reuters they were Gaddafi’s wife Safia, Zlitni and the Zueitina Oil Company, which they said was linked to the already-blacklisted Libyan National Oil Corporation.
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feb17libya Feb17Libya
Zueitina Oil Company has also been sanctioned by the U.N security council committee #
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LibyanLion
Reports that situation in #Zawiya is dire. G getting his forces ready for an attack, putting troops in empty houses
libyanred
I Fucking Hate You to Death Abdullah Senussi For What You Have Done In #Abusalimmassacre
4Adam Adam
Had the #UN not passed #UN1973 resolution, #Libya wld’ve bn overwhelmed by Gaddafi African mercenaries. #BBC documentary youtube.com/watch?v=r91FDx…
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Sarah
International demo 2urge release of #Libya assets 2NTC.UK-this Wednesday 29th June, 3pm infront of 10 Downing Street
Via Almanara Media: #Zawia..#Gaddafi forces are placing mercenaries & ammunition in the homes of the families arrested.
Via Almanara Media: #Zawia..#Gaddafi forces have taken over Souq Alsokra & the main pharmacy in that area..storing ammunition there.
AlManara reports that #Zliten FF arose today and confronted G forces in the city.
jamal #Zliten : #Feb17 revolutionaries attacked Pro a #Gaddafi checkpoint at Zliten bridge amid heavy fire from both sides.
Misrata: Shelling in the city about half an hour ago. No further details yet
8 missiles fell on Misrata about half an hour ago. Damage not yet known
Reports of fierce fighting in Zwara, FF trying to control main road to Ras Ejdayr
Tripoli Council statement on the arrest warrant of Gaddafi.
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shabab
Important for all who’ve made misinformed judgments about Libya.
Part 1
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dApwNQNYvUI&fea...
Part 2
www.youtube.com/watch?v=z41kQvx4uKw&fea...
Gaddafi soldiers looting shops in the city of Brega,
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlYBQY0Bnbk&fea...
HillCress
#Canada’s Foreign Minister John Baird expresses support for #TNC officials during a surprise visit to #Benghazi -
Carpe
If Rixos journos are being intimidated by an armed +100 pro-G demonstrators, what does this tell you? On yr bikes… fast.
CONFIRMED: FF liberating Zwara. Fighting on the main road leading to Ras Ijdayr / Tunisia
mattbrindley1 Matt Brindley
Big bang not far away, windows shook a bit. #tripoli #rixos
Tasbeeh
I never used to like coffee OR tea but in the past few weeks they’ve become a staple of my writing “process”.
portia_walker
Another beautiful sunset in Misurata but now hearing the sound of shelling. Again.
EndTyranny
Bir Ghanam: video shot on the 26th showing FF fighting against Gaddafi forces on the outskirts of town youtu.be/8CkmdzgYVjA
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CkmdzgYVjA&fea...
tripolitano
Libya state tv: Al Libyia & riadiya channels off the air for technical fault. Technical fault same time as NATO strike. Sounds good to me;)
The new generation:
88simon
FrenchLibyan yfrog.com/kfrf7vkj yfrog.com/kkknpjj yfrog.com/h8x… Libya_from_France
Gerard Heinz on AJE English- Between 400-1500 of Gaddafi’s men are stationed in Brega. NATO is targeting mainly generals not soldiers
Libya_Unite
GaddafiTV website is back , Arabic and French. English is still off not fixed. #Libya #Feb17 (I thought it was down to fix English section)
Maur
Is it time for MousaIbrahim to cut the grass at the Rixos again?
Reports of heavy NATO bombing over Brega tonight
IMPORTANT_IMPORTANT_IMPORTANT
From TRIPOLI to all LIBYA social media ,do not mention our plans, do not give reports of activity right away. And WE THANK U ALL !
SUMMARY JUNE 28th 2011
6/28/2011
6.28.2011
When you lose health or wealth you lose something, but when you lose integrity, you lose everything.
Khiria
“this country has been run by a psychotic leader for so long that all Libyans suffer from mental illness.
dovenews Libyan™
#Gaddafi forces have suffered massive loss in #Bair #AlGhanam area. #Nafusa #
wheelertweets BBC rporter said FFs hve weapons & ammo, so spply lines r fine. Wrong. Those weapons & ammo were taken frm #Gaddafi forces
wheelertweets BBC reporter said some FFs have ‘fresh uniforms’, so supply lines r fine. Wrong. #Gaddafi forces leave new clothes behind
wheelertweets in local houses they’ve taken over. When the #Gaddafi forces r beaten or flee, the FF’s take any supplies thy find. #libya
Warship fires on Gaddafi forces
THE Portsmouth-based Type 42 destroyer intercepted four small boats and fired several shells to force them back into harbour.
The warship was patrolling the coast between Al Khums and Zlitan on Libya’s Mediterranean coast when she received reports that small craft had been seen leaving Zlitan harbour – the same area where Liverpool won a gun battle with pro-Gaddafi troops last month.
If left unchecked, the vessels could have posed a threat to the civilian population, the Ministry of Defence said.
The warship began by transmitting warnings to the boats but they were ignored. This prompted Liverpool to fire a warning ‘shot across the bows’ with her 4.5-inch gun.
A high explosive shell roared from the ship and was seen to land to the east of the contacts.
One rib made a quick retreat to the harbour, but the three others stayed off the coast.
To force them to move, Liverpool fired down a salvo of three more warning shots which proved enough to drive the remaining vessels back to the harbour.
Liverpool’s captain, Commander Colin Williams, said: ‘Through the reading of warnings, we were able to give pro-Gaddafi forces the opportunity to return to their base port.
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Bloomberg
Qaddafi Charges Raise Stakes for U.S. Leadership on Libya: View
By the Editors
June 27 (Bloomberg) — The chances of a diplomatic resolution to the war in Libya are now close to zero.
Today, the International Criminal Court in The Hague issued arrest warrants on charges of crimes against humanity for the country’s leader, Muammar Qaddafi, one of his sons and his intelligence chief, who is also his brother-in-law.
Although there was little evidence Qaddafi and his cronies were considering political exile abroad before, the threat of arrest makes it even harder to imagine they would do so now. There is no precedent under international law for giving Qaddafi immunity as part of a mediated, peaceful solution — and he is unlikely to accept such a proposal.
That leaves very few possible outcomes. From Washington’s standpoint, there are several acceptable alternatives: The Libyan leader could be killed by an airstrike or by one of his loyalists; alternatively, he and his security forces might be defeated by the rebels who control the east of the country.
But there is also another, less palatable, possible outcome: that Qaddafi and his cohorts could outlast the rebels and NATO forces, and survive for a long time in the part of Libya they hold around the capital, Tripoli.
Having made the decision to join the U.K. and France to prevent the imminent slaughter of tens of thousands of innocent men, women and children by Qaddafi’s forces, the U.S. should step up its involvement in NATO’s air campaign. The sooner Washington takes on a leadership role — rather than just supporting NATO as it does now — the sooner this war can be brought to a successful conclusion.
www.businessweek.com/news/2011-06-27/qa...
Moussa Koussa facing calls to return to Britain after being tracked down in Gulf
Mr Koussa has been living for several weeks in a 17th-floor penthouse suite at the Four Seasons Hotel in Doha, the capital of Qatar, under the protection of Qatari security services.
He has been in the Gulf state, a close western ally which is also a conduit for support for the Libyan opposition, since being allowed to leave Britain in mid-April.
At the time officials said Mr Koussa was likely to return to the United Kingdom, where his grandchildren live.
But at the weekend he refused to say when he would leave Qatar, or even if would be allowed to. He is constantly trailed by a team of Qatari “minders”, who were summoned to escort The Daily Telegraph away when it approached him for an interview.
The Conservative MP for Harlow, Robert Halfon, called for Mr Koussa to be handed over to the International Criminal Court in the Hague and put on trial for his role in atrocities perpetrated over decades by the Libyan government under Col Muammar Gaddafi.
www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/afri...
The Gaddafi Syndrome: Libya’s Defunct Dictator
More than forty years since he came to power and many biographies hence, it is still not easy to explain the character of the discredited Libyan ruler who is frequently described as rabid, eccentric and mad.
Various political leaders fail and fall, because they do not live up to their promises. Objective factors in Gaddafi’s case include failure of economic and social development, corruption, a dismal human-rights record and intolerance of dissent.
Other aspects include popular boredom with a regime that, for years, demanded incessant praise and adulation of an eccentric leader, who consistently failed to deliver.
Indeed, the image of Gaddafi constitutes a complex collage, punctuated with his ridiculous antics from the changing of the Islamic and Gregorian calendars to preaching Islam to call girls in Rome. All this calls for some psychological insight that sidesteps the usual political analysis.
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LibyaInMe Libya In Me
Reports of clashes in Judayem forest, Albornawi, and the road to Ber Algnm in the city of Zawia now #
Yifre
Another dirty trick that Gaddafi pulls is killing prisoners and then telling their relatives that they committed suicide
La Libye s’active à constituer des réserves alimentaires à l’approche du Ramadan
Bien que la crise politico-militaire ait sérieusement perturbé les prévisions des autorités libyennes relatives à l’approvisionnement de la population en biens de consommation courante et de première nécessité, à l’approche du mois de Ramadan, les fournisseurs se sont engagés à rendre disponibles ces produits à des prix subventionnés comme par le passé.
Le comité populaire général libyen de l’Economie, de l’Industrie et du Commerce a indiqué, à l’issue d’une réunion tenue samedi, que la valeur totale des contrats liés à ces approvisionnements prévus pour boucler l’année 2011, se chiffrait à 3,6 milliards de dinars (environ 2,8 milliards de dollar US) dont 1,79 milliard de dinars destinés à l’importation.
Ces commandes concernent notamment le lait condensé, le lait pour enfants et le blé dont 600.000 tonnes font l’objet d’importation pour compléter la production nationale évaluée à 200.000 tonnes.
A cet effet, le comité populaire général libyen de l’Economie, de l’Industrie et du Commerce a annoncé la formation d’un comité chargé d’examiner les prix des marchandises non subventionnées, tels le lait, l’eau minérale, les jus et les légumineuses haricots, dont les institutions compétentes œuvrent à l’approvisionnement, en partie, à des prix subventionnés.
Le comité populaire général libyen de l’Economie, de l’Industrie et du Commerce a insisté sur la nécessité que ces produits de grande consommation soient mis à la disposition de tous les Libyens, dans toutes les régions à travers le Fonds de stabilisation des prix et les Associations des consommateurs à des prix subventionnés
www.africanmanager.com/articles/134165....
acarvin Andy Carvin
Internet access is free in the hotel lobby, but USD $30/day in my room. Lobby it is, then.
Bulgaria and Croatia have officially recognised Libya’s Transitional National Council
Bulgaria and Croatia have officially recognised the Transitional National Council as legitimate representatives of the Libyan people, Bulgaria’s Foreign Ministry said in a media statement on June 28 2011.
Bulgarian Foreign Minister Nikolai Mladenov paid a one-day visit on June 28 to the city of Benghazi in Libya. In a joint statement, Mladenov and his Croatian counterpart Gordan Jandrokovic said that the people of Libya had been fighting for freedom for more than three months but their legitimate demands had been met with force by Muammar Gaddafi.
“Brutally assaulting his own people, Colonel Gaddafi has irreversibly lost all claims to legitimacy,” the statement said.
“As Nato allies, Bulgaria and Croatia support irrefutably the international coalition and its mission in Libya.”
Bulgaria supported United Nations Security Council Resolution 1973, adopted on March 17 2011 after being proposed by the United Kingdom, France, and Lebanon.
The resolution provided the basis for military intervention in the Libyan civil war, demanding “an immediate ceasefire” and authorising the international community to establish a no-fly zone and to use all means necessary short of foreign occupation to protect civilians.
Bulgaria has since participated in the conflict by sending the frigate Druzki.
Benghazi has become the capital of Gaddafi’s opposition.
The Transitional National Council, formed in Benghazi on February 27 2011, has announced itself as Libya’s alternative government. Its intended purpose was to act as the “political face of the revolution”.
On March 5 2011, the council issued a statement in which it declared itself to be the “sole representative of all Libya”.
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Guma_el_gamaty Guma El-Gamaty
Libya breaking news FF took Alqaa barrack 30km south Zintan with 72 ammun. Depos strategic victory against G in west mountain lead 2 tripoli
jirdan_
I BLAME GADAFI FOR EVERYTHING. EXAM RESULTS, BAD FOOD, DISEASE, AIDS, AFRICA, ASIA, ISRAEL. ETC
PJCrowley Philip J. Crowley
The #ICC indictment reflects the horrible choice #Qaddafi made four months ago. He thought about leaving #Libya but chose to fight instead.
PHOTO’S NYT
The battle for Libya
100’s of photos of the Libyan revolution (NY times photos)
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Op-Ed: Libya – Just how strong is Gaddafi?
Every day for the last four months, people have been predicting the immanent defeat of Gaddafi. But with stalemates now on all fronts, has the West and the rebels greatly miscalculated the strength of Gaddafi’s military machine?
www.digitaljournal.com/article/308310
NATOpress NATO Press
Operational Media Updates: Summary of activities for Operation Unified Protector of the past 24 hours #NATO #Libya – goo.gl/HfTcz
NATO 27 Jun, Key hits: #Brega 1 C&C, 1 tank; #RasLanuf 1 tank; #Zintan 6 APC, 3 tanks; #Zuwarah 3 radars; #Tripoli 1 C&C. 1 C&C veh
NATO 27 Jun: Arms embrago: 1 boarding, no denials. #IHAM: no ships, 1 aircraft.
bencnn benwedeman
In statement RAF says it damaged or destroyed 3 Libyan tanks near Gharyan and 4 armoured personnel carriers near Yafran yesterday #Libya
GM20112
Take a few moments to remember the poor street seller who shook the Arab world #MohamedBouazizi 1984-2011 #Libya thanks you RIP
Mushu
Goosebumps. “Ms. Revolution” – a beautiful song by @ibnthabit dedicated to the Libyan women.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylrZ0JzjQr8&fea...
regine
Patients have died in Benghazi hospital due to lack of supplies.#medical crisis in #Libya.
tweets4peace ♡ Freedom ~ Syria ♡
Photo: #AidTrip #Libya: A beautiful Libyan girl made this for me today as we did activities for them :) The… tumblr.com/xto37wzgok
AlQaa military base is now under FF control, is critical turning point..Weapons & ammunition are now being distributed amongst FF
Gaddafi made military training part of high school in Libya and today it’s working against him
Check out islam-libya.com they are working very hard as a charity and an islamic da3wa…great dua here t.co/FaNsgNb #Libya #Feb17
www.islam-libya.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&id=20:2011-06-16-23-26-00&Itemid=21&layout=default
Ahmed #Zawia: FF are engaging #Gaddafi forces in skirmishes in a number of areas..The fiercest being on the road leading to Bir Ghanam.
Prime Minister David Cameron and his counterpart Nicholas Sarkozy agreed the first tangible result of the Franco-British Defence Treaty last autumn.
The two nations not only agreed to share training and research but more controversially are setting up a joint force to deploy overseas when in the interests of both countries.
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septimius_
Can’t wait for the aerial pictures! Libya civilians writing “thank you NATO” on their roofs, NATO general says"
alchemist
Tunisian youth forcibly open Ben_Gherdan border crossing to allow stranded #Libya n refugees into #Tunisia. Border guards were on strike.
CONFIRMED: ALJ’s Reporter: Freedom Fighters R in control of AlQaa area 30km south of Zintan with large quantities of Ammo gained.
MisrataPatriots PATRIOTS OF MISRATA
AP: ICC prosecutor Ocampo is urging Gaddafi’s own aides to arrest him & turn him over for trial on murder & persecution charges
Prosecutor sees Gaddafi endgame, China cautious
(Reuters) – The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court said on Tuesday it could be “game over” within months for Muammar Gaddafi, but China reacted cautiously to the issuing of an arrest warrant for the Libyan leader on charges of crimes against humanity.
“Today, it is time for arrests,” ICC chief prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo told reporters in The Hague, a day after the ICC approved warrants for Gaddafi, his son Saif al-Islam and Libyan intelligence chief Abdullah al-Senussi.
“It is a matter of time … Gaddafi will face charges. The arrest warrants are not going away.”
He added: “I don’t think we will have to wait for long…In two or three months it is game over.”
www.reuters.com/article/2011/06/28/us-l...
Khiria
Would ‘roundup’ work on the weeds at the Rixos? probably not …….
Libye: les rebelles s’emparent d’un dépôt de munitions au sud de Zenten
Les rebelles libyens se sont emparés en fin de matinée mardi d’un important dépôt de munitions dans une zone désertique à 25 km au sud de Zenten (120 km au sud de Tripoli), selon un correspondant de l’AFP sur place.
Arrivés vers 09H00 locale (07H00 GMT) par le nord, avec des blindés, ils s‘étaient déployés autour
de ce site de plusieurs kilomètres carrés où se trouvent des dizaines de bâtiments abritant des stocks d’armes alors que les pro-Kadhafi ont essayé d’envoyer des renforts par le sud.
Des échanges de tirs à la mitrailleuse lourde ont eu lieu et les forces loyalistes ripostaient avec des tirs de roquettes Grad.
Selon les rebelles, une colonne de véhicules des pro-Kadhafi a été prise en embuscade et trois de leur engins ont été détruits.
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bencnn benwedeman
As of Tuesday AM, 28/6/2011, 1,212 Misrata residents have been registered as missing since the outbreak of #Libya revolution.
Gadhafi could face rape charges, international prosecutor says
(CNN) — The International Criminal Court is still trying to link Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi, his son and his brother-in-law to rapes but it does not yet have enough evidence to do so, prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo said Tuesday.
It has evidence that rapes have taken place in Libya’s civil war, he said, but he cannot prove Gadhafi ordered them.
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Bulgarian MFA visits Benghazi to meet the NTC. Is BG the next Eu state to recognize the Benghazi authorities
Wefaq states that G forces shelled Misrata last night. Some damage to houses + a mosque. No casualties thankfully.
Libyan grandma
“I’ve got a gun. And a walking stick. I use both to beat Gaddafi” Epic Libyan Grandmas
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More pics:
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L’Allemagne qui a décidé de ne pas intervenir en Libye va fournir des composants de missiles à ses alliés de l’OTAN
""The National Council represents the best hope for the future of Libya," Canadian FM, Mr John Baird, said after meeting with NTC in Benghazi.
LibyanLion
#Zawiya/#Zuwara front seems to be active, FFs approaching + local ones rising. Expect to see some advances there soon. #Libya #Feb17
Libye: Le patron du Pentagone appelle les Européens à mutualiser leurs moyens
Selon le Pentagone, 70 appareils américains continuent de prendre part à l’opération, dont des chasseurs-bombardiers F-15 et F-16. Au moins 119 frappes américaines ont eu lieu depuis début avril.
Certains pays n’ont pas les capacités militaires, d’autres disent craindre la “surchauffe” après trois mois d’intervention en Libye: pour le “patron” sortant du Pentagone, les Européens doivent mutualiser leurs moyens pour que l’Otan ne devienne pas une coquille vide.
La campagne aérienne de l’Otan met en lumière l’atrophie des budgets militaires de nombreux pays et la nécessité pour les Européens de mieux se coordonner pour y parer, a affirmé le secrétaire (ministre) américain à la Défense Robert Gates lors d’un entretien à l’AFP la semaine dernière.
Début juin, le ministre, qui quittera ses fonctions jeudi, avait mis en garde dans un discours virulent à Bruxelles contre l’avenir “sombre” qui guette l’Alliance atlantique si les Européens n’y prêtent pas plus attention.
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Why people in Libya hate Gaddafi ? by : Dr.Hamza Mousa !
” Gaddafi killed my son , in Abosleem ” , an old lady told me about her son , which was political prisoner in Abosleem , an awful Massacre happened there , more than 1200 prison killed their , because they demanded to be treated in a human way , That was prison for political activists , or anyone who have some religious view different than Gaddafi .
That old lady is not alone , Gaddafi was targeting activists , Intellectual thinkers , like he was hunting and trying to execute ideas which are different than his own .
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Seventeen ships under NATO command are patrolling the central Mediterranean Sea to enforce a U.N. arms embargo. On Monday, 14 vessels were hailed to determine destination and cargo. One was boarded but not diverted.
USAmbNATO Ivo Daalder
Agree with #UN Undersec Pascoe that #NATO progress gives upper hand to rebels #Libya goo.gl/YhFpI
www.macleans.ca/article.jsp?content=w7267525
RasmusTantholdt
The Journalists who went to Brega came from Italy, Belgium, Russia and France. The trip took three days. More details to come.
Video: Misrata Fall of Gaddafi is not yet in sight
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Qaddafi’s South African Lawyer Says ICC Doesn’t Have Jurisdiction in Libya
The International Criminal Court has no jurisdiction in Libya as the country never signed or ratified the treaty that created the body, said Themba Langa, a South African lawyer representing Libyan leader Muammar Qaddafi and his government.
Qaddafi has immunity as head of state based on international customary law, Langa said in an e-mailed statement from Johannesburg today.
www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-06-28/qadda...
Kadhafi arrest warrant sparks rebel joy
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libyanproud
#Alqaa’ Battle:Battle started in Early Morning, the battles resulted in the Martyrdom of 2 FF : 1 #Zintan and 1 #Sibratha .
libyans_revolt
Reuters: Libya rejects Gaddafi arrest warrant!!. maybe not the whole family were included!! in that case I agree with them.
rofl
LibyaTrueStory
Libya girls supporting feb17 revolution in Misrata after ICC ruling against Gaddafi on 6/27/11 yfrog.com/khldroj yfrog.com/gz99838678j
Tasbeeh Any Gaddafi people standing up right now to defect should walk straight to Misrata and volunteer themselves as cannon fodder.
bencnn benwedeman
NATO ops update 27/6/11: planes destroyed 1 tank near Brega, 1 tank near Ras Lanuf, 1 tank near Zintan; 6 APCs, 3 tanks near Zuwarah.
AJE:
Unlucky camel finds Libya’s largest minefield
A civilian team with pool cues and little training unearths more than 500 mines laid by Gaddafi’s forces near Misurata.
Libyan rebels located hundreds of anti-personnel landmines buried by Gaddafi forces by using billiard cues to gently probe the ground where they were buried.
Around 550 mines were dug up in a suburb of Misurata in what is believed to be the biggest minefield found so far in the four-month conflict, discovered when an unlucky farmer’s camel wandered into a field and was blown up. Landmines are banned in most countries but Colonel Gaddafi’s forces have repeatedly planted them in areas where rebels were attacking.
Behind the dangerous expanse of land, are trenches that were abandoned by the regime forces after they fled. Strewn inside are boots and green uniforms belonging to regime forces.
Residents said they found a string of Grad rocket launchers stationed behind the field. From here the regime forces pounded the port side, and the residential area of Qasr Ahmed. In early April, up to eighty rockets hit the neighbourhood in one hour.
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libyanfsl
Images from battle 30km south of Zintan (Ka’a Base), via Zentan FB page #Feb17 #Libya #Zentan on.fb.me/liXeDg
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Guma_el_gamaty Guma El-Gamaty
2 thirds of Libya liberated FF are making solid advance toward tripoli within 70 km G and son wanted for arrest Any doubt G is finished?!
Thanku4theAnger THANKU4THEANGER
On 29 June 1996 over 1200 prisoners in Abu Selim prison were killed by orders of Gaddafi & supervised by AbdAllah Senusi. RIP #feb17 #Libya
HAVE A READ:
Mohammad Ismael, advisor to Saif Gaddafi. Arrived in Cairo today for a “special task”.
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Chrome translate:
Mohammed Ismail, alias Balazemi adviser false dreams Gaddafi arrives in Cairo on a special mission
arrived in Cairo on Tuesday Mohammed Ismail, alias Balazemi, close to the falsity of dreams Gaddafi, the son of the tyrant Gaddafi arrived on a private plane from the island of Djerba in Tunisia on a visit to Egypt, described by those close to him as a special task.
This has, Egyptian authorities arrested Ali, Muhammad Ismail, after he fled from Saudi Arabia in November 2005, where he intended to deliver one million dollars, in a hotel in Mecca, a team of four Saudis were preparing to attack the convoy of the Saudi Crown Prince with rockets mounted on the shoulder or a rocket-propelled BG, in a failed attempt to assassinate King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz, King of the Kingdom
of Saudi Arabia
NATOpress NATO Press
by NATOlibrary
NATO Secretary General’s statement on International Criminal Court decision on Qadhafi indictment #NATO #Libya – goo.gl/hfxGp
NATOlibrary NATO Library
‘NATO and Libya – Special Focus’ daily update is on ! goo.gl/Rt1VW #Libya #NATO #OperationUnifiedProtector
UK
The BTR-60 armoured personnel carriers had been located by NATO surveillance assets. Paveway bombs left all of them damaged or destroyed. NAFUSA
LibyaLiberty
Is 100 days silver or gold anniversary? Loud explosions in Libya’s capital: Libya bombing campaign enters 100th day
Mushu
#Zawiya has not used force yet, so be afraid ya Bushafshoufa – be very afraid.
LibyaLiberty
#Gaddafi hasn’t lost ‘legitimacy’ to rule Libya any more then I’ve lost ‘legitimacy’ 2B Lincoln High Prom Queen: No one voted 4 either of us.
Thousands of migrants stranded in Libyan desert
Thousands of migrants fleeing Libya are in desperate need of food and water after spending weeks in the desert, according to the International Organization for Migration.
Around 2,000 migrants from Chad in West Africa have been discovered so far in the southern towns of Gatroun and Sebha.
IOM’s spokesman, Jean Phillipe Chauzy says the agency expects to find many more in the desert.
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2011feb17
As promised the image of a kite from #Tripoli yesterday in celebration after ICC verdict tied to a pole: img808.imageshack.us/img808/8383/ki… #feb17 #Libya
WilliamJHague William Hague
Discussing #Syria & #Libya this afternoon with my Turkish counterpart Ahmet Davutoglu. UK and #Turkey working closely on both
LibyanLion17
NATO jets currently above #Gheryan. Reports suggest that they are attacking G forces
libyanproud
#Kikla : kikla Council is putting a rule of a 50 Dinar fine for celebratory fire for the 1st time and second time jail time .
Thanku4theAnger THANKU4THEANGER
Freedom Fighters have taken literally tons of weaponry back to Nafusa from AlQaa Ammo depot including 2 Russian T55 tanks : )
Militarisation accélérée de l’AQMI suite à la crise libyenne
Le directeur de recherche au CNRS, André Bourgeot, a, pour sa part, évoqué une « radicalisation » de l’AQMI dans la région, qui, a-t-il affirmé, a dépassé le stade des crimes odieux pour opérer un « retour plus au théologique et au politique qui correspondrait à la situation actuelle », en Libye. « Cela dénoterait d’un lien entre AQMI et une force politique en Libya », a-t-il opiné, relevant que la militarisation de ce groupe armé a pour objectif principal de «déstabiliser la région pour l’installation d’un Emirat dans le Sahara».
www.algerie-plus.com/actualite/militari...
Guma_el_gamaty Guma El-Gamaty
Nato attacks now on one of 3 barracks in Gharyan city 70 km south of tripoli full of arms and mercenaries reducing risk of killing civilians
ShahedMisurata Misuratayouth
6 grad missiles targeted a residential area in the west of #misurata at 12 o’clock midnight, people where terrified but no injuries
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
Fighting reported between #Freedomfighters from #AlZawyiah & #Gaddafi forces in #Gwdiem, #AlArawie & #AwladSuqer areas.
IbnOmar
Photo: James Bond may have a golden gun… #EpicLibyanMan has a golden AK-47. #Libya #Feb17 tumblr.com/xkd37z1xxt
Mushu
“As one of his close associates put it to me long ago: “#Gaddafi is a man livid with contempt. He never wished anybody well.”
Thanku4theAnger THANKU4THEANGER
G forces near Nafusa need to start running now. FFs are better fighters & now have the weapons. Its whats called the end game
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
LibyansWB is neither in Tripoli not to be trusted, he’s a Gaddafi operative, known as such for months now
DamnYan
China FM say #Gaddafi won’t b arrested there. Explanation: “Our jails are all filled up with artists and human rights activists.”
“We are different countries, we have different histories, different stages of development. We should show each other respect….” ~ Cameron
Obama administration lawyer defends Libya action
(Reuters) – The State Department’s top lawyer on Tuesday defended the legality of the U.S. military involvement in Libya as some lawmakers accuse President Barack Obama of violating a 1973 law requiring congressional authorization.
State Department legal adviser Harold Koh urged U.S. lawmakers to nonetheless vote for a resolution authorizing the U.S. role in the NATO-led mission. He said this would show a “united front” with U.S. allies and help to ensure that Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi does not get the upper hand in his country’s civil war.
www.reuters.com/article/2011/06/28/us-l...
FACTBOX-International recognition of Libya’s rebel movement
RECOGNITION OF NTC AS REPRESENTING LIBYAN PEOPLE
United States*
Croatia
Bulgaria
France
Britain
Italy
Spain
Turkey**
Qatar
Maldives
Kuwait
Gambia
Jordan
Senegal
Australia
Germany
United Arab Emirates
Canada
Panama
Austria
Latvia
RECOGNITION AS OF NTC LEGITIMATE POLITICAL FORCE
China***
Russia****
Malta
Sources: Reuters, official government websites
Notes:
VID:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jus_wA6Uhvk&feature=player_embedded#at=33
LibyanLion
G using Brazilian plastic mines, found on outskirts of Misrata. They cannot be detected with a mine detector.
libyanproud
#Nafusa : #Zintan : Freedom Fighters have managed to destroy #Gadaffi forces that fled #AlQaa and were heading to #Shgeega .
FB:
Zawiya FFs ambushing G troops. Apparently, they killed a group of mercs yday within the city
On Feb17 we asked him to go politely, he did not listen. We marched peacefully, he shouted at us with bullets.
World, they were just ordinary regular men found themselves forced in a war against a dictator and his mafia crew
LibyaInMe
Sulieman Dogha on the front lines :) #Libya #Feb17 yfrog.com/gznnelbj
At the Heart of Libya’s Rage, a Massacre
Guest Authors | March 21, 2011 5:00 am
t was the third funeral that summer.
“Inna lilahi was ilayhi raji`oon,” my aunt said under her breath after she heard the news of his death. Verily, we belong to God, and to God we return. I’d heard the phrase a lot that summer of 2009 in Libya. I tripped over the words, my American tongue unaccustomed to the Arabic syllables.
But that summer visiting my family in Libya, I had much practice saying it to grieving mothers, sisters, brothers, fathers–my eyes downcast, my heart beating loudly.
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N_Benghazi .
Countering the lies from one channel- LibyanStateTV- is such a headache. How can we counter Israel when EVERY channel is Israeli StateTV?
Ibn
written by @fcukruna “The Day I Almost Died in Misrata Libya”: Throughout life we often find ourselves using significant events as time dividers, kind of like landmarks, we use these incidents as markers in time, points that are easily remember by most. We will say ‘a week before such and such took place’ or ‘2 days after such and such event happened.’ Occasions that will never be forgotten. For me, March 25th, 2011 will forever remain one of those time markers.
It was about 9 a.m. that inauspicious Friday morning that I was rudely awakened. A loud, frightening sound echoed through the air forcing my window to fly open. I jumped out of bed and flung my door open to find my mom with the same quizzical expression on her face. At the same time we asked each other, ‘what was that?’ I knew that she did not have the answer but it was like a reflex somehow.
I rushed into the living where I found my brother and sister-in-law, looking puzzled. They too had been woken up by the sound, we looked outside the balcony and saw a large build up of sand and dust on the exterior edge of the apartment complex directly in front of ours. (My building compound is shaped like a backwards square-like c shape, with 6 entrances and a total of sixty six apartments).
As we were questioning the source of the sound and dust, men began to gather around it and my brother went down to see if anyone had any answers. I honestly did not think much of the situation but it was quite chaotic. I could hear my neighbors descending the stairs in a panic. I could tell that my mom and sister-in-law were still worried about what to do. No one moved from the living room and it was as though we were waiting for some sort of revelation about what had just happened. We came to different conclusions: perhaps the united coalition had made a mistake and dropped an air strike, but really, experts making a novice mistake in a civilian populated area? Or maybe it was a mere random strike from the freedom fighters.
I did not feel the need to worry and thought the explosion happened once and had passed as our area had been relatively quiet and safe compared to other parts of Misrata. I then began to tell my family about the bizarre dream I had just had.
Just then there was another loud boom. The exact same as the one that had just happened a few minutes prior, except this time the intensity was far greater. Instantaneously we all stood up. The balcony door titled and broke off one of the hinges. The glass cracked. The floor shook. My brother rushed in and shouted for us to leave. None of us knew what to do. Our instincts told us to just drop everything and flee, but at the back of my head I thought ‘what if the bombings had not stopped?’ ‘What if there was an army outside waiting to massacre us?’
My sister in law rushed to the door where my brother was. I could hear people in the staircase screaming and yelling. I picked up my baby nephew and cradled him, carrying him to his mom. It was utter chaos. Car alarms were going off outside, men were shouting instructions, everyone was confused and scared. I grabbed my laptop and headed to my room. My purse was placed on the floor by my bed and in a frantic rush I gathered my cell phone and wallet and carelessly stuffed them inside. I had a small bag packed from the days before that was still intact, I shoved my laptop in its sleeve and wedged it in between the folded clothes. I reached for the nearest pile of freshly washed laundry and placed that in the bag as well. I pushed down on everything inside the bag in an effort to close it however it would only close halfway. I knew that I could take everything out and rearrange them but I also knew that the situation was critical and I would just have to carry the bag half open. I stood up, put my abaya on and wrapped my hijab around my head. As I was doing so, a third horrible bang echoed through the air. My mom called my name. My brother shouted for everyone to duck down.
As cliché as it may seem, I remember thinking about how many times I had seen scenes like this in movies. I began repeating, “Allahu akbar Allahu akbar Allahu akbar” out loud as I quickly existed my room with my purse around my neck and my bag on my shoulder. My dad was standing n the doorway in complete shock. It was then that I really realized that the next few minutes would be the most unpredictable moments I would ever experience. I struggled in putting on my running shoes, thinking maybe I should just settle on wearing flip flops but in reality the situation had reached a point where there was no longer any time to think, rather just do.
The feeling of uncertainty and fear was so strong that it forced my body into a state of constant action. Adrenaline. My dad was out the door leaving me to be the last person still in our apartment. The light above my head flickered and then went off. I may have yelled that the power had gone out to notify the others. Or it could have been a mere note to myself; I do not remember. I hurried to the door and since I was the last one out I felt that it was my responsibility to secure our home, but how? I did not have a key; I shouted and asked for further instructions. At first it seemed like everyone just ignored me but I knew that the stressful state had overcome them disabling their judgement momentarily. I peeked in through the doorway one last time, checking left and right for the key but it was nowhere in sight. I simply closed the door and joined my family and neighbors who were crammed in the corner of the ground floor stairway.
Although these people were my neighbors, they were also complete strangers to me. In most Misrati cultures and traditions, this was normal – not personally knowing your male neighbors, therefore being in close proximity with these men was foreign to me but it was this fateful event that left everyone with no other choice.
I took a seat on the steps next to my father. Weaved my arm through his and just sat there, trying to grasp all that was occurring. To my dad’s right stood a lady, and to her right stood her husband whom I had never seen before. This couple had no children; however the man was carrying our other neighbor, Khaled’s child. Next to him stood Khaled, and to his right was his wife. In front of them stood their frightened children, burying their heads into their mother’s side, peaking every little while. My brother stood in the corner and to his left was his wife. Tucked in somewhere behind them were their two children. My sister-in-law was holding on tightly to my three month old nephew, and next to her stood my mom. We were all crammed in this one corner, with no idea where to go or worse yet, what to do. So we remained glued to our spots.
The lady next to my father was anxiously pleating to no one in particular to not aggravate Gadaffi’s soldiers, to let them be, to leave them alone. She was condoning her husband for bringing her here saying that he had promised her that it would be safe. She was begging him to leave the area, to go somewhere safe. My father responded to her, asking her where she wanted to go and then answering his own question by saying there was no place to go at this point.
This lady’s husband was in shock, he was carrying the other man’s child, draping his arms around him so tightly you would think the child was his own. He did not answer his wife’s pleas or my father’s question. He, like everyone else was distressed and speechless.
The next few seconds that passed felt like long, nerve-racking days. It was at this point that I experienced something I will never forget. Like the Libyan saying goes ‘shufit ilmoot bi3youni’, literally meaning ‘I saw death with my own eyes’. I was sure that these few seconds would be my last. I sincerely thought that I was going to die, right there on those steps, during that frightful morning. I thought one of two things was going to occur; either the building would collapse, burying us under the rubble cement. Or Gadaffi’s troops were going to barge into the building and shoot every one of us. I did not stop repeating “Allahu akbar Allahu akbar Allahu akbar la ilaha ila Allah”. It was during this time that I realized what is truly important in this life, in chronological order: Islam, my family, and the people I love. And if I were to have died right then, those would have been the last three thoughts on my mind. Nothing else matters at that point, not your house, not your car, not your money.
I held on to my father tightly and waited. Another loud explosion roared through the air disturbing the eerie silence, violently vibrating the ground beneath me, and breaking the glass behind me causing small splinters to shunt onto my body. The air smelt of dust, dirt and demolition. Seconds later another boom struck somewhere close by. The sound was so loud that my eardrums popped and I was temporarily deafened. With this blast shrapnel flew in from the entrance door, chipping the cement wall just centimeters above my mother’s right shoulder. Just then my brother tugged at my mother’s sleeve and told her to sit down. As my mother did so I saw her facial expression: an image that will forever be engraved into my memory. Complete confusion, frantic fright, and delirious dismay.
Then suddenly we heard someone calling out in the distance, at first the voice was faint but as it got closer I recognized it as my cousin’s Khadija. My cousin, husband and her three children lived in the entrance diagonal to ours. She was crying out for my mother as she rushed in with her baby in her arms, and two daughters following close behind. She told us that her brother in law was injured and she needed to go back and see him, she rested her baby son in my mother’s arms and was about to head back when my mother grabbed her and told her to stay put. The situation was dangerous and my mother urged her to just remain here until we received further instructions.
It was then that everything happened so fast it seems like a blur. We waited a few seconds and then almost in unison we all scattered towards the door. Several pick-up trucks that belonged to the freedom fighters had arrived and were quickly ordering us to make our way to the mosque a few blocks away. As I was making my way to the car, I noticed puddles of water everywhere on the ground. Looking up, I traced the puddles back to their origin; the water tanks had been cracked open somehow. Following closely behind my father as he went to unlock the car door my mom called his name and pointed to the back window of the car. There was no glass intact, rather it was shattered and dispersed everywhere. We hastily took in the damage and were about to board the car regardless of the broken glass but then my mom pointed again, this time to the front left wheel. It had been flattened, the air completely drained and there was a horrid-looking hole indicating the source.
The situation was almost too much to cope with however there was no other option; we just had to keep going. I hurried over to my brother’s car where his family and my cousin Khadija’s family were already seated. I waved for him to open the trunk, sloppily dropped my bag, climbed in and sat in the back.
We sped off to the mosque only to find more startled people disembarking from their cars. At this point, so many significant things had happened in such a short period of time that none of it was making sense. So many unanswered questions, so much anxiety and terror still in the air. There was a young man praying on the grass in front of the mosque as another yelled for the men who were inside the mosque to come outside. We were ushered in to the mosque by other youthful men, who attempted to reassure us that everything was okay. Looking up at them I saw the expressions on their faces, the uncertainty in their eyes and I somehow knew that they, like me, had no idea what was going on.
The scene in the mosque was another that I will forever remember. Grandmothers, mothers, sisters, aunts, and babies alike were pacing about. Some were crying, others were too shocked to even make a sound. Some were praying and others were silently watching. Everyone worried about what would come next.
Alhamdulilah we made it out of the situation alive and later found out what had happened that Friday morning of March 25th: mortar rockets were launched by Gadaffi forces from an area 20 km away from my apartment complex. It was a random attack, the cowardly soldiers did not know who or where the rockets were going to land. Two men, a mother and her three children were killed instantaneously. Many more were injured.
This was one out of the hundreds of indiscriminate shelling cases that assaulted the city of Misrata while I was there.
LibyaInMe
32 yrs later, interview w/ dad’s friend, Zuhair Shwehdi, CEO of Hope org. His bro was publicly hanged in 1984. yfrog.com
4Adam Adam
Exclusive: #Tunisia bank helping Gaddafi evade fuel embargo bit.ly/lHibrX #Libya #gadadficrimes #Feb17
www.petroleum-economist.com/Article/285...
FB:
Videos Of The Libyan Revolutionفيديوات و صور انتفاضة 17 فبراير’s Photos – Thank you messages written on the ground for NATO in Libya
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LibyaNewMedia LibyaNewMedia
Revolutionaries in the Western Mountains have the most potential to hurt Gaddafi…if they get support & Tunisia allows it.
JomanaCNN jomana karadsheh
Interesting how pro-regime crowds in #Damascus & #Tripoli show up in the busload outside journalist’s hotels. #Libya #Syria
PJCrowley Philip J. Crowley
#Libya ends in one of three ways. #Qaddafi faces justice in #Tripoli (best) or #TheHague (least likely), or dies in office (most likely).
Mona
One mother lost 4 sons today in Tripoli… I feel so bad for her bas she’s so happy her son’s were fighting for freedom. RIP
NATO Says it will Keep Pressure on Libyan Government
NATO’s commander for the Libya operation says the allied force is not scaling down its airstrikes despite calls from some nations for a pause in the operation.
Canadian Lieutenant General Charles Bouchard said the mission, entering its fourth month, has made “significant progress” and that attacks on civilians by Libyan government forces have lessened.
www.voanews.com/english/news/NATO-Says-...
Libya Muhalefeti : Uluslararası Ceza Mahkemesinin Kaddafi’le ilgili çıkardığı tutuklama kararı olumludur.. fb.me
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SmithInAfrica David Smith
by McKenzieCNN
Seven-hour round trip to Ben Walid to see girls with Gaddafi pictures and women firing into the air – not in a way that inspires confidence.
Shama
Just bc we shouldn’t just believe everything we hear from mainstream media,doesn’t mean everything in independent media is true
This must be the weapons storage that was captured by revolutionaries today: t.co/BoraG74 http://t.co/NSKD4wN #Libya
AJE:
Under Gaddafi’s eyes
Fall of the regime in the east has revealed once-secret security files that show extent of Libyan government’s spying.
Benghazi, LIBYA – Benghazi internal security headquarters, November 3, 1990. A fax arrives at 10:30 in the morning, addressed to the director from the head office in Tripoli.
“We received information about some of the suspicious people,” it begins. A list of names and paragraphs of information follow.
One man is singled out for listening to religious tape cassettes from an Egyptian sheikh. Another man named Bileid is identified as a teacher and a “big criminal,” someone who has grown a beard but is “morally depraved,” implying that he is homosexual.
At the bottom of the page is Eissa Ahmed al-Farsi. He was fired from his job as an agricultural studies teacher at Omar Mukhtar University in Baida. He belonged to one of Libya’s secretive revolutionary committees, the power behind Muammar Gaddafi’s regime, but dropped out. He began spending time with bearded men at the Abu Bakr al-Siddiq mosque in Benghazi.
The fax is stamped and dated. “Peace,” it says at the end.
Farsi’s large, blue surveillance file is number 6,247. At the bottom, it is marked “very secret.” He is one among tens of thousands, each for a Libyan who unwittingly became a target of Gaddafi’s secret police, the enforcers responsible for squashing dissent and sowing terror over more than four decades in the Libyan Arab People’s Jamahiriya.
In theory, the Jamahiriya – or “state of the masses” – is run by people’s committees and an enormous, directly elected congress, but in practice, Gaddafi’s personally loyal, autocratic, and extra-judicial state apparatus is controlled through community-based revolutionary committees, the lijan thawriya. High-ranking army, police and internal security officers often double as committee members. For decades, they have had the ability to arrest, interrogate, torture and imprison Libyan citizens at will.
Now that Gaddafi’s regime has fallen in the east, stories like Farsi’s – detailing the government’s far-reaching coercive power – are finally entering public view.
english.aljazeera.net/indepth/features/...
USAmbNATO Ivo Daalder
Message to #Libya regime elements not (yet) indicted by #ICC: Still time to get on the right side of history.
AidTrip : felt so weird to wake up today and spend the day on planes instead of w the beautiful Libya(n) refugee kids we’ve grown to love.
4Adam Adam
#Nafusa #FF defeated Gaddafi forces that were heading to BirAyyad from #Surman, slight injures taken to Yefren Hospital. #Libya
Canada donates hundreds of trauma kits to rebel Libyan NTC
OTTAWA – Canada has donated hundreds of state-of-the-art trauma kits to meet pressing medical needs in Benghazi in answer to an urgent request from leaders of the Libyan National Transitional Council (NTC), Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird said on his return from a fact-finding visit to the city’s rebel stronghold.
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UK military experts: eastern liberation army has no chance of pushing to Tripoli.It all depends on Misrata/Zliten crew & W.Mnts FFs
Reuters The UK says that security forces in Libya should not be disbanded after Gaddafi leaves. This mistake was made in Iraq, a British minister said on Tuesday. International Development Secretary Andrew Mitchell also said that the United Nations was looking into sending unarmed peacekeeping monitors to Libya once the conflict there was over
NATO On June 27th, NATO aircraft flew 142 sorties, including 46 strike sorties. Some of the key targets included: In Brega: 1 Command and Control Node. In the vicinity of Brega: 1 Tank. In the vicinity of Ras Lanuf: 1 Tank. In the vicinity of Zintan: 6 Armoured Personnel Carriers , 3 Tanks. In vicinity of Zuwarah: 3 Fire Control Radars. In Tripoli: 1 Command and Control Node. In the vicinity of Tripoli: 1 Command and Control Vehicle.
Der Spiegel Germany will supply military equipment, such as bomb components and other ordnance, to help NATO’s mission in Libya. It is a concession made to allies after Germany controversially opposed the air strikes. The measure was approved by Defense Minister Thomas de Maiziere. Germany will still not participate directly in any military action.
China on Tuesday called on the International Criminal Court (ICC) to be prudent and objective in carrying out its duties, a day after the court ordered the arrest of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, his son and the country’s intelligence chief. “China hopes the ICC can prudently, justly and objectively carry out its duties, and ensure that its relevant work genuinely aids regional peace and stability,” Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei said when asked about the arrest warrants.
Security Council Gaddafi’s wife Saffiya has been banned from travelling outside Libya by the Security Council’s sanctions committee, which also ordered any foreign assets to be seized.
ShababLibya LibyanYouthMovement
#Nafusa #Gheryan 06/28/11: 3 air strikes by NATO planes hit Sahbaan battalion in #Gheryan & Abu Mu’aad camp of Imhamed Al-Mgareef Battalion
Tripolitanian
#Libya’s rebel uniform: Nike shoes, blue jeans and polo t-shirt
Chris_UNICEF
#Libya #Benghazi – Mines, unexploded ordnance pose serious risk to kids in Libya. Risk grows as crisis continues.
feb17voices Feb 17 voices
LPC #Misrata Doctor: No deaths reported today, but 2 injured. #Libya
LIBTRIP
The pro #Gaddafi demo in #London started at 6pm and finished an hour later, only 10 or so were there and no pictures of #Gaddafi-
Libya frontline: rebels move closer to Tripoli
VID
Libya’s rebels are moving ever closer to the capital, Tripoli, as they continue to take the fight to Colonel Gaddafi.
The BBC has been travelling with rebel forces on the front line in Western Libya.
Mark Doyle reports.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-13948604
On Tuesday 28th June 2011, @fcukruna said:
My cousin Ahmed Omar Aghliw was killed today on the eastern front in Misrata. GADDAFI YOU WILL PAYYYYY!
We just recieved the news of my cousin Ahmad Omar Aghliw’s (Tajeen’) death. Ahmad is a father of 4 (8-6months old), he is the brother of the martyr Abdulaziz Omar Aghliw. Ahmad was a leader of one of the brave battalions fighting off Gaddafi’s army on the eastern front in Misrata. I really was dreading the day I would hear this news. May Allah swt shower his family, especially his mother and wife the patience and wisdom to deal with this difficult time.
And here he is again, www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yq77vkUICIo
And again at 0:24 seconds www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmIpb2xv3d0&fea...
Guma_el_gamaty Guma El-Gamaty
Group of Libyan businessmen thinking 2 announce $100 million USD reward for arresting Gadhafi alive deposit is possible for a serious group!
Inphinite_
Young thair (revolutionary) in training. #Gaddafi best watch his back! #Libya #Feb17 yfrog.com/h8yebxoj
Audio: Libyan Opposition, Loyalist Clash in Tunisian towns
The Tunisian town of Djerba is attracting Libyan Opposition and Loyalist of Muammar Gaddafi
Until several months ago, the Tunisian town of Djerba was a placid, sun-bleached stretch of the Mediterranean coast with whitewashed hotels that catered mainly to vacationers from Europe.
But the Tunisian revolution that began last December scared away the foreign tourists. And now the fighting in Libya is spilling over the border and turning the town into a place of intrigue.
The Libyans coming to Djerba in growing numbers include ordinary civilians fleeing the turmoil in their homeland. Libyan rebels have also come here, hoping to find a safe haven as they pursue their uprising against Libyan leader Mommar Gadhafi. But the rebels say that Gadhafi’s agents have followed them to the Tunisian town, and are attacking them.
When traveling from the Libyan border, Djerba is the first sizable town along Tunisia’s coast, only about two hours away by car.
On a dirt road on the outskirts of town, five young men gathered in a room on the unfinished top floor of a nondescript house. The room was nearly bare except for some foam mattresses, a television set and a shelf draped with the Libyan rebel flag.
One rebel, a 21-year-old who calls himself Sanaad Libya, tapped at a laptop computer. The rebels here maintain a website and issue a printed newsletter. He said the young men have come from the fighting in Libya’s western Nafusa Mountains.
They are in Djerba to rest, recruit and organize among the refugees. But, they say, they can’t always tell whether the people they meet are with them or against them.
“My friend is a rebel, but actually he is a spy,” says a 23-year-old former engineering student who identifies himself only as “Axel.” “We cannot trust.”
Earlier this week, there was an attack against the office of a Libyan refugee aid group, the Libyan Freedom Headquarters. The group is associated with the rebel side. That office is now closed, and its leaders were gathered on the balcony of a posh cafe that overlooks the sea.
Like the student rebels, they asked that their names not be broadcast because they fear retaliation against their families in Libya.
One man, Fouad, identifies himself as the president of the group, which he says provides only humanitarian assistance for Libyan refugees, not military support. But he said all different types are showing up, including a group that arrived about a week ago.
“They ask for money, they ask for food — the people are for Gadhafi, you can see it,” he said.
Fouad said they raised suspicion because they didn’t seem like refugees. He suspected they were just scouting the office, preparing for an attack — and one came just a few days later.
The assistant manager of the office, his injured hand now wrapped in gauze, said the office was nearly empty when dozens of men showed up wielding knives, stones and clubs. The assistant said his hand was cut as he tried to fend off the attackers with a chair.
An older man, Abdul-Raazik, said his son was stabbed repeatedly. The son raised his shirt to show several bandaged wounds in his chest, belly and side. The men said the Tunisian police eventually came and broke up the fracas.
For now, the Libyan Freedom Headquarters is closed, but the men say they plan to find a new location and keep up the effort. Abdul-Raazik says Gadhafi won’t make it easy.
“Spies are everywhere in Djerba,” he said. “The Tunisian government now is very, very, very weak, and they don’t want to close the borders.”
The Libyan men don’t want to see the borders closed, either, but as long as Libyans can cross into Tunisia, they are likely to bring their conflict with them.
LISTEN HERE:
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bencnn benwedeman
Photo: the beach north of #Misrata. #Libya yfrog.com/kiu79ij
bencnn benwedeman
Photo: on the beach north of #Misrata. The fighting in Dafniya could be heard in the distance. #Libya yfrog.com/kerkvvj
Guma_el_gamaty Guma El-Gamaty
Aljawhra hotel in Zawiya 40 km west tripoli full of Mercenaries who raid houses steal jewellery & commit rape intn. red x must investigate!
Thanku4theAnger THANKU4THEANGER
A planted bomb went off in the security building (Mudaryit AlAmn) in AlBaida. Thankfully no casualties
Thanku4theAnger THANKU4THEANGER
A short while ago one of the great field commanders in Misrata’s Eastern front Ahmed Ghleyu was martyred. RIP #feb17#Libya
freeourlibya
#Zintan: revolutionaries have destroyed the column of Mercenaries which had escaped Alqa’a ammunition storage & military base .
#Zintan :they were ambushed at a dessert road, FF had set up with mines .all cars destroyed apart from 2,left to go & tell the tale .
LibyanDictator The Dictator
#Zintan: 3 martyrs and 21 injured in battle to gain Alqa’a ammunition storage & military base. F. fighters now in control
LibyaNewMedia LibyaNewMedia
Most (not all) of the bunkers that revolutionaries captured today had already been destroyed by NATO, but still a lot of weapons+ammo.
LibyaNewMedia LibyaNewMedia
The men of Zintan have helped fight Gaddafi forces throughout the Mountains and have lost many lives in the process.
4Adam Adam
Martyrs of today’s battle for AlQa’aa 32km S Zintan: Saleh Omar Drderha #Zintan, Fathi Mustafa AbuShaa’lah of #Misrata.
LibyaNewMedia LibyaNewMedia
Let’s give some more respect to Zintan! They have been the driving force in the Mountains. Their bravery is incredible
PeterLeng Peter Leng
Drive in dark from border to Tripoli. Counted 35 checkpoints – so many in Zawiya. Guns, torches, passes….edgy stuff.
PeterLeng Peter Leng
Now in Tripoli after mad day Monday getting new Libyan visa in Sfax, Tunisia. Authorities thought I was ok after all.
4Adam Adam
US Presidential candidate Tim Pawlenty says US needs to commit to removing Gaddafi reut.rs/lZc9A8 #Reuters #Libya #Feb17 #gaddaficrimes
www.reuters.com/article/2011/06/28/usa-...
Niz_FGM Niz
28/6/11-In response to OperationBurn,all pics of gaddafi in area have been stripped in fear of similar attacks.Will provide photo tomorrow
Thanku4theAnger THANKU4THEANGER
Zletin FFs blow up vehicle carrying large amounts of ammo heading to Dafniya front using locally made bomb .2 G forces killed
NAFUSA TODAY:
ShababLibya LibyanYouthMovement
#Nafusa 06/28/11 #Al-Asab’a: G forces murdered Abdul Nabi Jum’a, a field commander telling his family that FFs of #Kikla were responsible
#Nafusa #Gheryan 06/28/11: 3 air strikes by NATO planes hit Sahbaan battalion in #Gheryan & Abu Mu’aad camp of Imhamed Al-Mgareef Battalion
#Nafusa #Al-Hawamad 06/28/11:Indiscriminate bombing of Al-Hawamid (AlJirba & Talat) by G forces from 3 locations; Military base of Tiji cont
#Nafusa #AlHawamid 06/28/11: G forces shell from 3 locations cont: 2) Al-Ruwees Electricity plant 3) Al-Hawamid Junction. Shelling ongoing.
#Nafusa #Ghadames 06/28/11:Electricity has been cut off from the city of #Ghadames for over a week now. Temperatures here reach 45 degrees C
#Nafusa #Ghadames 06/28/11: W/out cooling system, people of city suffering specifically children, infants, the elderly, sick & injured.
#Nafusa #Ghadames 06/28/11: #Gaddafi forces cut electricity in the cities of #Ghadames & #Nalut from Al-Ruwees power plant.
#Nafusa #Nalut 06/28/11: The people of #Nalut paint murals in the city. goo.gl/Pmnfm #libya #feb17 #gaddaficrimes
#Nafusa #Bir #AlGhanam 06/28/11: FFs found a battalion officer w/bullet wound to the heart. They rushed him to the hospital in #Al-Zintan.
#Nafusa #Bir #AlGhanam 06/28/11: cont. The officer described how #Gaddafi forces shot him for refusing orders to attack the FFs cont.
#Nafusa #Bir #AlGhanam 06/28/11: He was left for dead on the road by G forces before FFs found him. Current condition unknown
#Nafusa #Nalut 06/28/11: Lawyers of the region released a statement yesterday 06/27/11 welcoming decision of the ICC #libya
#Nafusa Mountains 06/28/11: Situation Map goo.gl/b2Sfh via @4adam :) #libya #feb17 #gaddaficrimes
#Nafusa #Bir #Ghanam 06/28/11: Heavy battles yday morning. FFs (some from #Sibrata #Surman #Zwara & #AlAjeelaat) capture SUVs & machine guns
#Nafusa #AlQala 06/28/11: Heavy clashes took place yesterday between Freedom Fighters of #AlQala & #Gaddafi forces based in #AlGawaleesh.
#Nafusa #AlQala 06/28/11: Renewed shelling of FFs of #AlQala by #Gaddafi forces using rockets, missiles, and mortars. #libya #feb17
#Nafusa #AlQala 06/28/11: Following clashes, NATO bombed weapon stores in the area of Al-Malee’b where 4 large explosions could be heard.
Nafusa #Yefren 06/28/11: FFs paint murals despite continuous shelling, bombing, & lack of electricity in #Yefren: goo.gl/5Zz4q
#Nafusa #Yefren 06/28/11: #Gaddafi forces launch 8 Grad missiles on the city of Yefren last night. No casualties reported.
#Nafusa #AlRujbaan 06/28/11: The first ever forum of the #Nafusa Mountains. Photos:goo.gl/hrWCD #libya #feb17 #gaddaficrimes
#Nafusa #AlZintan: FFs & National Army ambushed #Gaddafi weapon stores 25km south of #AlZintan capturing heavy weaponry. cont.
ShababLibya LibyanYouthMovement
Temperatures in #Ramada camp over 35C or 95F w/out ACs. Request was made for 10 units of ACs. Please refer to lhaction.org to donate! RT!
Thanku4theAnger THANKU4THEANGER
Aljazeera interview (in arabic) Freedom Fighter Military commander talking about today’s events at AlQaa is.gd/a7mMhu
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgp9TT56CCA&feature=player_embedded#at=11
librev2011 ThEsToRmX!
Aatouf: Military officers & soldiers who defected last Saturday departed to Benghazi via Ramada airport translate.google.com/translate?sl=a… #Tunisia #Libya
Gotta love this remark:
Thanku4theAnger THANKU4THEANGER
Good night all … Free Libyan Women have been amazing in #feb17. No one is gonna be able to afford their dowries now : )
libyaoutreach Libya Outreach
#Libya Gear which works with Hope Relief has an FB page pls like & RT They have some great stuff! facebook.com/pages/Libya-Ge… libyagear.com
Medications needed in Benghazi: diabetes , hyptertension, other CVD meds, thyroid meds, antidepressants & syringes
TheZee:
Dear germs of Syria, we love you! Sincerely, the rats of Libya!
portia_walker Portia Walker
Rockets falling close by in #Misurata.
VID:
Video: Fierce fighting near Tripoli as rebels close in
Rebel forces in Libya have clashed with troops loyal to Col Muammar Gaddafi about 80km (50 miles) south-west of the capital, Tripoli.
A rebel spokesman in the Nafusa mountains said there had been heavy fighting on the outskirts of the strategic town of Bir al-Ghanam.
Mark Doyle reports from the mountains of western Libya.
feb17.info/media/video-fierce-fighting-...
LibyaAlHurraTV LibyaAlHurra
More details on the ammunition carrier that was destroyed by #Zliten FFs: Revolutionaries bombed the vehicle (cont) tl.gd/bdnklv
France had parachuted weapons in wst montains without nato help. j.mp/iCtzZ8
La France a parachuté des armes aux rebelles libyens
Bloqués depuis des mois à Misrata et sur le front de l’Est, à Brega, chassés par les forces de Kadhafi de la route côtière qui mène vers la Tunisie, à l’Ouest, les rebelles libyens ont en revanche progressé ces dernières semaines au sud de Tripoli, dans les montagnes du Djebel Nefousa. Ils le doivent à une action de la France restée secrète jusqu’ici : le parachutage d’armes «en quantité importante» aux tribus berbères de cette région entrées en guerre contre le régime. Selon Paris, ce front Sud constitue désormais l’un des meilleurs espoirs de la coalition occidentale pour «faire la jonction» avec les mouvements d’opposition encore dormants dans la capitale et provoquer un soulèvement de Tripoli contre le clan du dictateur.
www.lefigaro.fr/international/2011/06/2...
FromJoanne Joanne
Do U Agree ? End 4 Gaddafi Regime due in few weeks when @Nato runs out of targets :) Gaddafi runs out of Fuel :) and FF storm #Tripoli :)
LibyaAlHurra
On Tuesday 28th June 2011, @LibyaAlHurraTV said:
#Zliten revolutionaries assassinated Nasser Mohamed Al-Jundi, who is considered one of Gaddafi’s senior officers. This assassination, which happened on 26 June, is a clear warning to others to step away from Gaddafi.
portia_walker Portia Walker
More rockets falling, further away this time. #Misurata #Libya
Libya
one of my best friends was arrested a few days ago in tripoli, no news since, name was on a “list”.. gaddafi u scumbag..
THANKU4THEANGER
More details & correction on AlBaida bomb: It turns out this was nothing but a small Gelatina (fishing grenade) that went off at Commercial bank crossroad (not Security building as previously reported) . There were no casualties and a big deal was not made of it even by the people near by. it is not known who did it. #feb17 #Libya
iommigration IOM Migration Agency
#Migrants continue to be vulnerable in #Libyan conflict tinyurl.com/3esjkfb #emergency #IOM
Thanku4theAnger THANKU4THEANGER
Nafusa’s Freedom fighters after today’s weapon haul are in the mood for what is known as “Payback”
Libya’s freedom fighters will be the Transformers of the country :)
IMPORTANT:
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Zawiya : Via Manara: Omar AlGanga ( who is BilGasem AlGanga’s brother ) is arresting then murdering unarmed youth in the City
LibyaNewMedia LibyaNewMedia
Nalut military council will give training in the available weapons to those able & willing to join struggle against Gaddafi. #Libya #Nalut
bencnn benwedeman
1 dead, several wounded in late night Grad rocket attack on #Misrata. #Libya
BBC:
Libya rebels capture Gaddafi arms bunker near Zintan
Libyan rebels have captured a major complex of underground weapons bunkers from Col Muammar Gaddafi’s forces in the west of the country.
Rebels said they had cleared remaining guards from the arms dump, located just south of Zintan, after Nato forces attacked the area several days ago.
Meanwhile, the International Criminal Court’s top prosecutor has urged allies of Col Gaddafi to help arrest him.
Rebels began their revolt in February and won Nato’s support a month later.
One of the arms bunkers is still spewing flames and black smoke. Inside, underground ammunition is exploding.
The entrances to the bunkers, so many they spread out as far as the eye can see, rise up from the desert like long, low warehouses. Some of them, probably hit by Nato bombs, are completely smashed. Just big piles now of tangled metal and concrete.
The contents of the blown-up stores are spread wide across the desert. Huge artillery shells, rocket casings and vicious shards of shrapnel litter the ground. Supporters of the rebels are crowding around the bunkers that are still intact, loading arms and ammunition into pickups and lorries. Every now and then when a choice item of weaponry is found the cry of “Allahu Akbar” (“God is great”) goes up.
There are also discarded uniforms of soldiers loyal to Col Gaddafi with their trademark floppy green sun-hats. In the guard room, by the gates, bedding, soap and toothbrushes are spread across the floor.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-13948984
The media circle of the 17 Feb libyan Revolution
Martyrs battle stores south hall of Alzentan
1 – Saleh Omar Drderh (Alzentan).
2 – Fathi Mustafa Ibouchaaalh (Misurata).
3 – a martyr of Sabratha have reservations for anonymity at the request of the military council of Alzntan
Number of wounded more than 21 injured
Le chef politique des rebelles libyens invité à Ottawa
Ottawa a officiellement invité le président du Conseil national de transition libyen (CNT) Moustapha Abdeljalil à faire une visite au Canada, a annoncé mardi le ministre canadien des Affaires étrangères, John Baird.
« J’ai remis au président du CNT, M. Moustapha Abdeljalil, une lettre du premier ministre Stephen Harper l’invitant à venir au Canada pour approfondir nos relations diplomatiques avec la Libye », a déclaré le chef de la diplomatie canadienne.
M. Baird a fait cette annonce au lendemain de sa visite à Benghazi. Il y a rencontré différents dirigeants du CNT, qui agit à titre de gouvernement provisoire des rebelles libyens.
Le Canada a reconnu le CNT comme représentant légitime du peuple libyen à la mi-juin. Plusieurs pays occidentaux l’ont aussi fait.
Lors d’une conférence de presse téléphonique organisée lundi, après sa visite, M. Baird a affirmé que le CNT « représente le meilleur espoir pour l’avenir de la Libye ».
Il a cependant prévenu que la Libye ne passera pas « de Kadhafi à Thomas Jefferson » du jour au lendemain, dans une référence au principal rédacteur de la Déclaration d’indépendance américaine et troisième président des États-Unis.
Radio-Canada.ca avecAgence France Presse
www.radio-canada.ca/nouvelles/Internati...
Khiria
Dr Ali Alduarrat, abducted on 6/24, G thugs.He was going to the hospital. Family very worried. TY twitpic.com/5i0dq4
Doylebytes Mark Doyle
Thanks to the retweeters who posted my BBC reports – sorry no real tweets from Nafusa Mountains – no mobile, and too much editing for BBC!
A U.S. Senate panel on Tuesday approved a resolution formally authorizing continued U.S. participation in the NATO-led military intervention in Libya but banning the introduction of U.S. troops on the ground there.
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee voted 14-5 to approve the measure offered by Senator John Kerry, a Democrat, and John McCain, a Republican, sending it to the full Senate, where it faces an uncertain future.
It would authorize the mission for up to one year after the date of enactment of the resolution by Congress, unless the NATO mission ends sooner.
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
#Turkey CARGO SHIP “ARON” still anchored in port #Tripoli #Libya after supplying International war criminal #Gaddafi (Turkeys BFF). #feb17
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
#Turkey CARGO SHIP “FEYZA GENC” ETA: 2011-07-02 in #Tripoli #Libya w/ more supplies for #Gaddafi murder machine from Turkey.
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
#Turkey CARGO SHIP “FEYZA GENC” 35.42067˚/27.2885˚ Dest: #Tripoli #Libya Speed/Course: 8.8 kn/233˚ #feb17 @NATO
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
#Turkey CARGO SHIP “SEREN AYANOGLU” ETA: 2011-07-01 18:00 (UTC) in #T
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
#Turkey CARGO SHIP “SEREN AYANOGLU” 34.65947˚/24.90505˚ Dest: #Tripoli #Libya Speed/Course: 8.9 kn/270˚ #feb17 @NATO
WSJ:
BY ALISTAIR MACDONALD IN LONDON AND SAM DAGHER IN MISRATA, LIBYA
A U.K.-led report laying out an international road map for post-conflict Libya envisions using Col. Moammar Gadhafi’s army and police force to keep the peace if he is ousted, drawing on lessons learned from post-invasion Iraq, a British government minister said.
United Nations officials, meanwhile, are preparing contingency plans for Col. Gadhafi’s fall, including the proposed early deployment of 200 unarmed U.N. observers to oversee a cease-fire, according to a Security Council diplomat who was present at a briefing to the council by a U.N. official.
G army and police force keeping the peace?
Somehow I have great difficulty envisioning this, to put it mildly……..
Who put this report together? Any special interests at stake here?
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
#Misrata: #Gaddafi rockets hit #AlGhiran area. #Libya #feb17
4Adam Adam
Regarding #Zuwarah Rd being taken by FF, FALSE! What happened was Gaddafi troops got drunk and started firing at each other on last Sunday.
feb17libya Feb17Libya
A U.S. Senate panel approved resolution formally authorizing U.S. participation in the NATO-led intervention in #Libya. feb17.info/news/live-liby…
nytimes The New York Times
State Department adviser tells Senate committee that Obama administration’s #Libya venture is legal: nyti.ms/l763UG
feb17libya Feb17Libya
Op Ed: A petty tyrant hides behind a great civilisation bit.ly/jS3duQ
feb17voices Feb 17 voices
LPC #Misrata doctor updates casualty numbers from hospital at 10 injured, 1 killed from 1am attacks in Habara and Gheran. #libya
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
#Zliten: #FF’s surrounded Ramadan Bsheer farm S. of #SuqAlThulatha. Captured #Gaddafi troops, 50 sniper rifles, 3Toyotas. #Libya #feb17
simon88
French Pro-G FB page. please report as dangerous !! facebook.com/pages/Jeunes-l… PLZ RT !!!!
www.facebook.com/pages/Jeunes-libyens-p...
La Libye n’oubliera pas le massacre de la prison d’Abou Salim le 29/06/1996 en Libye
Noah
Does anyone have some kind of magic potion that will keep me from waking every couple hours through the nite?
U need some peace pills, we all do……..
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
#Misrata: At least 8 Grad rockets just landed in #Algheiran area. #Libya #feb17 @NATO
Amazigh_
Injured child from #Zintan. #Libya #Feb17 #GaddafiCrimes twitpic.com/5icwp0
lookatlibya
The #Feb17 revolution is everything that #Gadaffi sold himself as in #Libya but NEVER WAS. Long live the TRUE Libyan people’s revolution!!!
SUMMARY JUNE 29th 2011
6/29/2011
6.29.2011
Qaddafi health minister seeks aid in Egypt
Libyan leader Moammar Qaddafi’s health minister was in Egypt on Wednesday to ask officials for medical supplies to meet shortages in Libya, the official MENA news agency said.
Mohammad Hijazi arrived in Cairo from Tunis on a visit that is to last several days, MENA said.
He is to hold talks with Egyptian officials to “ask them for medical support so that the Tripoli government can meet the increasing need for medical supplies,” MENA said.
Hijazi was in Tunis with Tunisian Social Affairs Minister Ibrahim Sherif for talks with international parties on efforts to halt the conflict in their country, Tunisia’s TAP news agency said on Monday.
The Libyan conflict has raged since February, pitting Qaddafi and his loyalists in Tripoli against rebel forces headquartered in Benghazi trying to oust him.
-AFP/NOW Lebanon
www.nowlebanon.com/NewsArticleDetails.a...
caroscot
Come on@NATO finish what u set out to do. Fast forward us to the end of this. Up your game&get Gadaffi out!
Djebel Nafousa, Gheryan : Défections générales parmi forces de Kadhafi (officiers & soldats) yfrog.com/gz7vikp
2011feb17
Just took this pic of OperationBurn aftermath in #Tripoli today: img803.imageshack.us/img803/8517/tr… Well done Niz, they striped it #feb17 #Libya
What If Libya Staged a Revolution and Nobody Came?
Libyans are giving up their lives to overthrow Muammar al-Qaddafi. But is anyone paying attention?
BY NAJLA ABDURRAHMAN | FEBRUARY 17, 2011
www.foreignpolicy.com/articles/2011/02/...
Protests erupted in Libya Tuesday evening in the eastern center of Benghazi, prompted by the arrest of Libyan attorney and human rights activist Fathi Terbil early Tuesday morning — two days ahead of Thursday’s highly anticipated Feb. 17 “Day of Rage” planned in cities across the country. Terbil represents a group of families whose sons were massacred by Libyan authorities in 1996 in Tripoli’s infamous Abu Salim prison, where an estimated 1,200 prisoners, mostly opponents of the regime, were rounded up and gunned down in the span of a few hours. The victims’ bodies were reportedly removed from the prison (eyewitness accounts cite the use of wheel barrows and refrigerated trucks) and buried in mass graves, the whereabouts of which remain undisclosed by Libyan authorities to this day. Several years would pass before the regime finally began to notify some of the victims’ families of the deaths, and it wasn’t until 2004 that Libyan leader Muammar al-Qaddafi publicly admitted to the massacre at Abu Salim.
Niz_FGM Niz
29/6/2011 – In memory of the martyrs brutally murdered by a tyrant regime in Abusleem, #Tripoli. We will never forget our fallen martyrs….
Shabab:
Libya’s Freedom Fighters handed donor funds for salaries
Libyan protesters chant against Moammar Gadhafi in the rebel-held capital Benghazi, Libya, Tuesday June 28, 2011. Hundreds of Libyan demonstrators took to the streets demanding the transfer of the frozen assets of Moammar Gadhafi by the United Nations. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)
LONDON (AP) — Libya’s cash-strapped opposition has received donor funds to pay salaries to public-sector workers in rebel-held areas, Britain confirmed on Wednesday.
British Foreign Secretary William Hague told lawmakers that a first payment of $100 million in international aid money had been made to Libya’s main opposition group.
At a meeting in the United Arab Emirates earlier this month, the international contact group on Libya pledged more than $1.3 billion to help support the opposition.
“In the last week they received the first international funding … through the temporary financing mechanism set up by the contact group for vital fuel and salaries,” Hague told lawmakers.
He said a meeting of the contact group in Istanbul next month would seek to ensure “the international community is ready to support the Libyan people in building a stable future.”
Libya’s Transitional National Council said that funds would be used to pay teachers, street cleaners and other workers providing essential services.
Opposition Finance Minister Ali Tarhouni has made repeated pleas for urgent funds, and warned on Tuesday that hospitals in the eastern city of Benghazi were running low on medical supplies.
source: AP
NAFUSA : Zintan : Gaddafi forces escaped Shgeega after clashing w/Freedom Fighters , leaving weapons. Feb17 Libya via @AlmanaraMedia
NTC has no right to make future deals with countries, it is still too early to recruit foreigners!
French air drops: bit.ly/mNCdxy (1st 2 reveal)
1)important quantity of rocket launchers, guns, machine guns anti tanks weapon were dropped
French air drops:
2) Expert noticed that front lines were frozen except in the Nafusa mountain, so they choose 2 help FF there
French air drops:
3) Arms were drops or transported by Qatar planes which landed on landing strip made by the FF
It was a nice landing strip, I remember Nic Robertson’s vid from a while back………
Nafousa Mountains:
Gheryan via Press solidarity: Widespread defections from Gaddafi forces (officers & soldiers) in Gheryan
Foreign Sec William Hague: first payment of $100m in international aid transferred to #Libya’s main opposition
“Britain continues 2 play its full part in implementing the No Fly Zone ovr #Libya. R actions cont 2 save lives.”
BREAKING : NATO Jets bombing Gaddafi positions in Zliten.
Skeptical4
#Bir #Ghanem fierce battle ongoing, very important, controls road junction to crucial #Zawiya, #refinery & #road hub to #Tunisia
Malian refugee dies at Ben Guerdane hospital
MEDENINE (TAP) – A Malian refugee, who had arrived last June 13 from Libya in a critical condition following an accident, died, on Monday night at the regional hospital of Ben Guerdane.
Since the eruption of the crisis in Libya, the hospital has recorded 15 deaths among refugees, including four Sudanese, four Eritreans and three Libyans.
The hospital has so far hosted one thousand refugees from different nationalities, transferred from camps and mobile hospital units set up near the Tunisian-Libyan border.
The health situation in refugee camps is at present stable, after the peaking flow of refugees, and the accommodation conditions have improved.
www.tap.info.tn/en/en/regions/3633-mali...
CONFIRMED via Tripoli: person reporting bodies everywhere in Brega, dogs running w/ human body parts..
Libya person reporting bodies everywhere in Brega, dogs running with human body parts in their mouths
Not convinced yet of above….Possibly another g person reporting this, just like reports from" libyan boy" that NATO wants civilians to starve because they bombed food storages in Brega.
Above is probably g propaganda machine working, not been able to find trustworthy sources confirming that story……and there were no civilians left in Brega!
Guma_el_gamaty @Sentletse only libyans in brega & Ras Lanuf r G soldiers + mercenaries who shelled cities destroying mosques, hospitals, houses & schools!!
Thanku4theAnger THANKU4THEANGER
Breaking:Correctn:Shegiga is now under control of FFs.10 G forces killed with many injured.G forces fled leaving much weaponry
Skeptical4
#Gaddafi controls #Takut, #Tiji, #Badr, #Qwaleesh twitpic.com/5i939q FF advanced to outskirts of #Bir #Ghanem & #Zawiya road junction cont
Zlitan:
Multiple airstrikes by NATO on Zlitan today…No info on locations targeted
William Hague: Vast numbers of UK foreign office representatives are involved in post-G planning on all levels in Libya at the UN & elsewhr
William Hague: This is not an invasion of #Libya. Libyans must take their future in their own hands, but UN will take leading role post-G
libyanproud
BREAKING : #NATO Jets bombing #Gaddafi positions in #Zliten. #Feb17 #Libya
MyFreeLibya
Photo: OMFH on Flickr. tumblr.com/xuy38gply9
Libya’s Forgotten Civilians: Tunisian Migrant Camp Refugees Revealed By Human Rights Watch (PHOTOS) j.m… (cont) deck.ly/~gRqoV
www.tweetdeck.com/twitter/Wessimsara/~g...
BRITISH FORCES NEWS
Navy
Captain of HMS Liverpool gives insight into ship’s tasks
It’s been a busy night for the destroyer HMS Liverpool that has been trying to flush out Gaddafi forces along the coast of Libya.
Last time British Forces News heard from the ship she was fending off small boats packed with explosives.
But speaking on a ship-to-shore link, the Captain explained they’d been involved in quite a different task.
VID.:
www.bfbs.com/news/navy/captain-hms-live...
wheelertweets James Wheeler
#LIBYA: 2 FFs were killed (1 from #Zintan, 1 from #Misrata) & 6 injured in the battle for the #Gaddafi weapons depot at Al Qa’aa yesterday.
Danya:
Is anyone 17 years old?.if you are thank god you weren’t in #AbuSleem because #Gaddfi executed 17 year old’s as well. #LIBYA #GaddafiCrimes
‘Civilian loyalists of G armed by the gov & sent out to crackdown on dissent are themselves robbing residents, one of the activists alleged’
NATOpress NATO Press
Operational Media Updates: Summary of activities for Operation Unified Protector of the past 24 hours #NATO #Libya – goo.gl/QyBel
NATO 28 Jun: Key Hits: #Brega: 3 C&C, 1 armoured veh, 1 artillery gun, 12 vehs, 5 pickups, 3 trucks, 3 hangars; …
NATO 28 Jun: Key Hits: #Zlitan: 1 rocket launcher, 1 veh, 1 C&C; #Tripoli: 1 AA missile launcher, 2 radars; #Gharyan: 1 compound
NATO 28 Jun: Arms embargo: 2 ships boarded, no denials. #IHAM: 1 ship, 3 aircraft
#NATO press briefing on #Libya yesterday — nato.int/cps/en/SID-2A9…
www.nato.int/cps/en/SID-2A90B8E0-20DB09...
REUTERS:
NATO warships fire on Gaddafi forces
MISRATA, Libya | Wed Jun 29, 2011 11:41am EDT
MISRATA, Libya (Reuters) – NATO warships off the Libyan coast fired on government forces near the strategic town of Zlitan where they are blocking rebels from advancing on the capital, a rebel spokesman said on Wednesday.
More than 90 days into a NATO bombing campaign, Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi is refusing to relinquish power, leaving Western states counting on a combination of rebel advances on Tripoli and an uprising in the city itself to dislodge him.
“Last night, NATO struck from the sea at Gaddafi’s forces positioned in the coastal area,” a rebel spokesman inside Zlitan, who identified himself as Mabrouk, told Reuters.
“The (pro-Gaddafi) brigades are preparing for the next days. They have stepped up deployment here. They have brought several rocket-launchers. The number of checkpoints is also growing. The situation is getting more difficult.”
www.reuters.com/article/2011/06/29/us-l...
20arb
My cousin Tariq 1 of 1270 massacred by Gaddafi 15 years ago to the day in #AbuSaleem prison #Tripoli #libya. Confirmed by G. Regime to Fam.
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
In the #US please call the #EU office (202) 862-9500 & demand they sanction all countries allowing 3rd party supply to #Gaddafi in #Libya
Libya: June 29, 1996 Killings at Abu Salim Prison
In the summer of 1996, stories began to filter out of Libya about a mass killing in Tripoli’s Abu Salim prison. The details remained scarce, and the government initially denied that an incident had taken place. Libyan groups outside the country said up to 1,200 prisoners had died.
In 2001 and 2002, Libyan authorities began to inform some families with a relative in Abu Salim that their family-member had died, although they did not provide the body or details on the cause of death. In April 2004 Libyan leader Mu`ammar al-Qadhafi publicly acknowledged that killings had taken place in Abu Salim, and said that prisoners families have the right to know what took place.
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libyaoutreach Libya Outreach
Obama: We should be sending out a unified message to Gaddafi #Libya
CONFIRMED from #Tripoli : #Gadaffi running out of people. He is recruiting anything. Mostly volunteers for money
Donna:
Obama on Libya: the ppl were getting their ass kicked, we stepped in. We are supporting NATO. It’s the right thing to do.
Bent
#Gaddafi got away with the #Lockerbie bombing, the #AbuSaleem prison massacre, and infecting over 400 children in #Benghazi w/ HIV. #libya
LibyaLiberty
The handful of activists,speaking anonymously,said G was keeping control of Trip thru informants,mass arrests/killings- tiny.cc/caks7
By Mussab Al-Khairalla and Nick Carey
TRIPOLI (Reuters) – Muammar Gaddafi’s fearsome security apparatus appears to be weakening in Tripoli, but it is still too powerful to risk an uprising — that is the view of Libyans who say they are part of a burgeoning underground opposition network in the capital.
The handful of activists, who spoke to Reuters journalists on condition that neither their identities nor the location of the meeting be revealed, said Gaddafi was keeping control of the city through informants, mass arrests and killings.
“No single event will bring down the regime here in Tripoli,” said one activist who goes by the name of Niz.
“And it will take time,” he added, saying more NATO bombing, a push by Libyan rebels outside the city and better coordination of the opposition inside the capital would probably be needed.
Yet Niz and others also spoke of a system of repression that was showing signs of strain, with a shortage of places to hold detainees, interrogators who do not know what questions to ask and people arrested and then released apparently at random.
That Reuters foreign journalists staying at a tightly monitored hotel were able to slip away from government minders to meet people who said they represented active opposition cells was itself a sign of disarray in the decades-old security system — a disarray NATO is counting to bring Gaddafi down eventually.
Four activists from two different opposition movements — groups which have maintained contact with foreign media for the past few months — gave an account of what they thought it would take for Gaddafi’s grip on his Tripoli stronghold to be broken.
It was an assessment that will be sobering for those in Western capitals, and in the rebel-held Libyan cities of Benghazi and Misrata, who have been hoping for a swift end to the four-month old conflict.
An uprising in Tripoli is seen by some NATO member states as the best bet for toppling the Libyan ruler after months of coalition air strikes, and rebel attacks outside the capital, failed to produce a decisive outcome.
“The rebels don’t really have a chance of breaking out from the east, making their way to Tripoli,” said Shashank Joshi of the Royal United Services Institute in London. “It will rely on some sort of urban uprising within the city itself.”
Niz said outsiders, and the eastern rebels, should be patient if they were waiting for Tripolitanians to rise up:
“Four months is a long time for those being shelled,” he said of those under siege in Misrata and elsewhere. “It’s a long time for those being raped or tortured,” he added.
“But, objectively, it’s not a long time when you consider the regime has been in power for 42 years.”
VARIED GROUP
Niz has been in regular contact with foreign media, speaking for what he calls the Free Generation Movement — predominantly secular, young and liberal in outlook, inspired by the uprisings that overthrew autocrats in neighbouring Tunisia and Egypt.
Quite how many people Niz speaks for is unclear. It may be as few as a dozen people in regular contact with each other in a city deprived of most modern communications beyond basic phone services. But each such group appears to have contacts with many others, suggesting loose, cellular pattern of opposition action.
Those activists Reuters met said an uprising in the capital would require further weakening of Gaddafi’s rule by the NATO bombing campaign, significant progress toward the capital by rebels — and a stronger opposition network within the city.
Building up that network has been made vastly more difficult by the government’s decision to shut down Internet and mobile phone text messages. That has deprived Gaddafi’s opponents of access to tools that played a big role in Egypt and Tunisia.
“We’re having to do things the old-fashioned way,” said one of the activists, who used the name Fatima. “That takes time.”
Her group, going by the name of the February 17 Young Women’s Coalition of Tripoli — a reference to the date of the first big street protests — also appears tiny, but also representative of widespread anti-Gaddafi sentiment.
Many dozens of people in Tripoli who have spoken to Reuters discreetly in the past four months echo such views, especially their ultimate goal of ending Gaddafi’s 42-year rule.
As a group, the activists Reuters met at a secret location in the city were all well educated. All four had university degrees and spoke English. Ranging in age from their 20s to middle-age, the women wore Islamic headscarves, the men casual Western-style dress of jeans and T-shirts.
MASS ARRESTS
Gaddafi’s opponents in Tripoli live in fear of arrest. Setting up a meeting between them and Reuters reporters involved elaborate preliminary arrangements by the activists to make sure Gaddafi’s intelligence services did not find out about it.
At the meeting, the youngsters who presented themselves as active in an underground opposition network described heavy security across the city, especially at night with numerous checkpoints that shift locations from day to day.
People can be held for anything from hours to days, or even weeks; some have been killed, the activists said. “There are mass arrests every day. There are killings every day,” said Niz.
They said some people appeared to have been arrested solely on the grounds of being originally from rebel towns, such as Misrata or Zlitan. At other times, arrests seemed to be based on people’s family names. In Libya, these often carry clues about local origins or tribal connections.
Often though, the detentions seem to be pretty much random. “There are no rules,” said an activist from the women’s coalition who used the name Amal. “Just what they decide.”
Libyan officials deny repressing dissidents, and say the overwhelming majority of the population supports Gaddafi. They describe those who do not as criminals and al Qaeda militants.
Rival accounts cannot be independently verified as the government keeps the small international media corps largely confined to a hotel and rarely lets reporters out without an official escort. Groups like Human Rights Watch have reported accounts of mass arrests and torture of dissidents in Tripoli.
LAWLESS CITY
Though still powerful, the security apparatus is showing signs of strain, the activists said. Levels of crime seem to have risen on the streets of Tripoli, especially at night, apparently since security men are so focused on preserving Gaddafi’s rule they have limited capacity for routine policing.
Civilian loyalists of Gaddafi have been armed by the government and sent out to help in the crackdown on dissent are themselves robbing residents, one of the activists alleged.
“The volunteers took the guns not because they believe in Gaddafi but because they wanted the power,” Amal said. "They have taken their chance to make as much money as possible.
“And they are enjoying their power.”
Everything from minor infractions such as running a red light or talking on a mobile phone while driving — officially subject to a 500-dinar ($400) fine — to public drunkenness in a country where alcohol is banned, is now possible without real fear of falling foul of the police, the activists said.
“It’s jungle law out there,” said Niz. “There is no law now. There is just the protection of the regime.”
The activists said Gaddafi’s security services appeared to have become fragmented, to have lost numbers to defections and some interrogation facilities to the NATO bombing campaign.
“Some people are sent to interrogators who have no idea what to ask them,” said Salim, a Free Generation Movement activist.
“Some people are arrested who have done many things to get in trouble but are released without interrogation, while others who have done nothing are kept for weeks.”
“There is no pattern,” he said.
“Some people are released within hours, others are held for days and tortured. Others do not show up again.”
Salim described what he called signs of paranoia on the part of some security men — for example, sending “six cars to arrest someone when before they would send only two.”
But activists said a heavy-handed response to calls for reform, the widespread use of informants and shutdown of social media websites, were proving effective in combating opposition — many people were still too afraid to speak out.
“There are plenty of people, including soldiers, who are anti-Gaddafi,” said Amal. "But they can’t show it yet because they are afraid.
“They are waiting for the rebels to get closer so that the fighting can be over quickly instead of lasting months.”
As an example of why it is too early to expect an uprising in the Libyan capital, the activists cited rumors ahead of June 17, the four-month anniversary of the uprising, that the rebels had some sort of action planned in Tripoli. But when June 17 arrived, last Friday, security was so heavy that there were armed men waiting outside mosques after weekly prayers.
“When the uprising comes it will be spontaneous,” said Niz.
“A pre-planned event will be impossible because the regime will be prepared for it. It would be suicide.”
(Editing by Christian Lowe and Alastair Macdonald)
Bent_Almoktar Yes we can
Gaddafi lover Libya twitvid.com/JSCTW Ewewwwwww
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FreeLibyanman
All #Libyans urge #NATO to intensify its strikes on #Gaddafi forces to end this long ongoing suffering.
Reuters journalist got kicked out of tripoli for not giving source of Niz_FGM article
bint_tarh
I’m with most murtazaqa doctor I’ve ever met. He’s Nigerian & thinks Gaddafi is better than NATO. Oof,need to find a way to leave b4 I explode
A baby was injured cause of a shelling from gaddafi forces on the south side of the city Misurata
Rebels deny weapons air dropped by French landed Nafusa region. Paris says they did in early June but won’t say where in….
Dishgimp Pete
‘Air dropped’ is not quite the same as saying ‘delivered’
hmmmmmmmm……
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
Video: #US aircraft carrier USS Enterprise enters Mediterranean to hunt for #Gaddafi. goo.gl/PzZ6N #Libya #feb17
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UPDATE 1-France provided weapons, food to Libya rebels
Thank You @Reuters Reporter for not giving up their source ( @Niz_FGM ) ! Much Respect to the journalist and Reuters !
Khiria
Pictures & Names of those who were murdered in the #AbuSlimMassacre bit.ly/iRSCjf #GaddafiCrimes #Libya
www.libyanfsl.com/%D9%85%D9%82%D8%A7%D9...
Carol Viana
On Wednesday 29th June 2011, @carolv27 said:
Great recent victories for the Revolutionary Fighters. More on #Libyaupdates 6/28 via @al_omari #Libya
Libya, Jun 28, 2011
by Hussein Al-Omari on Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at 3:29am
(Sources: Aljazeera)
1. The revolutionary fighters were able to capture and control the area of Al-Qaah area south of Zintan, 120 Km south of Tripoli where huge storages of ammunition and weapons exit.
2. The revolutionary fighters were able to capture huge storages of weapons and ammunition in a desert area 25 Km south of Zintan. The revolutionary fighters were able in the morning to take control of tens of buildings used as weapons storages while Gaddafi forced were sending support to their units in the south. Gaddafi forces responded with Grad missiles and set fire to some of the storages. NATO planes had bombed and damaged some of these buildings but many still are intact, which will enable the revolutionary fighters to make up for some of the shortage in weapons and ammunition they are facing.
3. The revolutionary fighters said that they were able to make advances in the suburbs of Beer Al-Ghanam north of Beer Ayyad, around 80 Km from Tripoli after weeks of heavy fighting there in Nafousa Mountain where Gaddafi forces were forced to retreat a little bit toward Tripoli.
4. There are reports of some deaths among the revolutionary fighters and higher casualties among Gaddafi forces where the revolutionary fighters near Beer Al-Ghanam are trying to advance and merge with the revolutionary fighters of Warshfanah between Zaiwya and Tripoli.
5. These movements and advancements are part of the strategic plan to advance toward Tripoli.
6. Gaddafi forces are surrounding Tajura area in east Tripoli.
7. In Ajdabiya, the revolutionary fighters stopped and repelled Gaddafi forces that tried to attack Beer Ayyad from the east. Eyewitnesses reported that 3 of the revolutionary fighters were killed and 7 wounded along with the damage of a rocket launcher belonging to the revolutionary fighters.
8. Also in Ajdabiya, the revolutionary fighters are centered around the 40 Km area and are patrolling the area there.
9. In Ajdabiya also, NATO planes bombed heavily the area of Muradah 120 Km south of Brega.
10. In Sabha, one of the strongholds of Gaddafi forces, Aljazeera learned that there are protests in the Namla Street in Al-Manshiya area while shooting was heard.
11. In Sabha also, the revolutionary fighters were able to burn one of the centers of the revolutionary commissions in the city that belong to Gaddafi in retaliation to some threats from members of the revolutionary commission to the revolutionary fighters.
12. Defense minister of Germany told a German newspaper that Germany received a request from NATO to provide the revolutionary fighters with ammunition as part of the logistic support Germany is offering without military involvement in the military campaign. He added that he replied with accepting to provide the requested help. He said this is not considered military involvement from the back door but it is normal for NATO members to request logistic support.
13. NATO diplomats had indicated that NATO requested from Germany logistic support for the Libyan mission with weapons and ammunition.
14. The Italian and Canadian foreign ministers announced in a meeting in Rome on Tuesday that it is important to continue the NATO military campaign in Libya and to provide financia
wheelertweets James Wheeler
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@wheelertweets FFs in the Western (#Nafusa) Mtns fight with weapons & ammo they win from #Gaddafi forces here. Not with arms from outside.
LibyaNewMedia
What do you think of this video? This must be how Gaddafi bribes communities to fight for him
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Those who liked Epic Libyan Girl may be interested in checking out Epic Libyan:
epiclibyan.tumblr.com
wheelertweets James Wheeler
#LIBYA MEDIA NOTE: Arms taken by FFs from #Gaddafi’s weapons depot at Al Qa’aa south of #Zintan do NOT show that ‘supply lines’ are working.
Niz_FGM Niz
29/6/11-100% confirmed by members of FGMovement- Alkhweldi Alhmedi is currently spending his nights at 11th JuneClinic (Gharghour, #Tripoli)
bencnn benwedeman
French Def Min to CNN: gave food, meds, light weapons to J Nafosa. People defenseless, threatened by G forces. Weapons dropped by parachute
Children injured during the bombing of AlGheiran today June29 by Gaddafiforces
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Qatar has given $100 million to the National Transitional Council this week – according to Mahmoud Shammam
wheelertweets James Wheeler
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@wheelertweets ..from it on a regular basis, to use against #Libyan civilians & freedom fighters. Now FFs have control of the weapons depot.
wheelertweets James Wheeler
#LIBYA: The weapons depot south of #Zintan at Al Qa’aa has been the subject of ongoing NATO airstrikes. But #Gaddafi forces were taking arms
wheelertweets James Wheeler
#LIBYA: Freedom fighters seized the big #Gaddafi weapons depot south of #Zintan at Al Qa’aa yesterday. It was a major achievement.
PARIS, June 29 (Reuters) – A spokesman for the rebel Libyan National Transitional Council said on Wednesday the council would review all contracts signed under Muammar Gaddafi if it comes to power and would axe any where it found signs of corruption.
Libya rebels would review Gaddafi contracts -spox
“With regards to the future, contracts agreed by Libya will be put under review and if there appears to be proof of commissions or financial corruption we will consider ourselves free from them,” spokesman Mahmoud Shammam told reporters in Paris.
Shammam also said the rebels had received $100 million in funds from Qatar this week. (Reporting by John Irish)
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Libyan Freedom Fighters receive $100 mln in donor funds: Britain
LONDON — Libya’s cash-strapped rebels have received the first $100 million (70 million euros) from a fund set up by international donors, British Foreign Secretary William Hague said on Wednesday.
The National Transitional Council (NTC), the rebel leadership based in the eastern city of Benghazi, received the money in the past week to pay salaries and buy fuel, Hague told lawmakers in the British parliament.
“In the last week, they received the first $100 million of international funding through the temporary financing mechanism set up by the contact group for vital fuel and salaries,” he said.
The rebels, fighting to overthrow Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi, complained earlier this month they were running out of money and had not yet received any of the roughly one billion dollars promised by international donors.
At a meeting earlier this month in Abu Dhabi of the contact group on Libya, an alliance of countries and international organisations, donors including Italy and France vowed to help them with cash and supplies.
The rebels — unable to capitalise on the country’s vast oil wealth because of damaged infrastructure — depend on foreign largesse to pay for basic services and their largely volunteer-led rebellion.
The uprising against Kadhafi began in mid-February and international forces, including Britain, launched air strikes on Libya in March under a UN resolution aimed at protecting civilians from attacks by the veteran leader’s forces.
Source AFP
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
In #Tripoli #Libya port now: # Bahamas flagged CARGO SHIP “ADRIATIC PEARL”. #feb17
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
#Turkey CARGO SHIP “FEYZA GENC” 34.87933˚/24.814˚dest: #Tripoli #Libya w/ Supplies for #Gaddafi from his BFF Turkey. #feb17 @NATO
Libya_United
I think if I met a person from France today, I would have to give him/her a hug.
Guma_el_gamaty Guma El-Gamaty
My closest friend Ahmed Tulthi 1 of 1270 massacred by Gadhafi 15 years ago to the day in Abusalim prison. Ahmed I will never let u down!!
NICK C AREY:
Gaddafi Regime has Expelled Reuters reporter Nick Carey from Tripoli due to his unfavorable reporting and to secretly meeting FF Libya
Reuters correspondent kicked out of Libya for not revealing the location of the guys from following article:
Tripoli activists plot revolt without Facebook
(Reuters) – In the brief, heady period at the start of the uprising in the Libyan capital against Muammar Gaddafi, activists relied on Facebook and text messages to network, organize and express themselves.
But then the government shut down the Internet and SMS text messaging from mobile phones, effectively throwing the anti-Gaddafi movement into the dark.
The Libyan authorities may have learned a lesson from neighboring Tunisia and Egypt, where opposition activists this year used Facebook and Twitter to organize themselves in January and force out those two countries’ autocratic leaders.
“I was on Facebook all the time in the early days of the uprising,” said an activist from the February 17 Young Women’s Coalition who used the name Amal.
Along with three other activists, she met Reuters reporters in central Tripoli this week. Fearing arrest, they asked that their identities, and the location of the meeting, be withheld.
“The government monitors phone calls, so no Internet and no texting makes it difficult for us to communicate,” Amal said.
“Basically every information we communicate with each other has to be by word of mouth or we have to talk in code over the telephone,” she added.
BACK IN TIME
Opponents of Gaddafi in the Libyan capital say they have had to revert to the kind of methods of communication used by dissidents and revolutionaries before the age of social media.
Unable to build networks on Facebook and Twitter, they have had to feel their way around slowly, the “old-fashioned way”, to make contact with like-minded people in other neighborhoods.
“It is difficult to reach other groups,” said an activist who gave his name as Salim.
“There is a lot of fear and people don’t trust each other.”
The U.S. government and its allies are promoting “shadow” Internet and cellphone systems across the world to help opponents of hostile, authoritarian governments, a U.S. newspaper said this month. If so, there is little evidence that any of this help has yet reached Tripoli’s activists.
Apart from having to be careful of what they say over the phone because of government eavesdropping, Libyans who describe themselves as part of anti-Gaddafi networks say they also have to watch out for the government’s web of informants. Activists here say they run the risk of arrest, torture and death.
“The single most powerful tool the regime has is informants. That’s the tool we fear the most,” said an activist who uses the name Niz, one of the few in Tripoli who manages to maintain contact with the outside world on a secure Internet service.
Officials in Gaddafi’s administration deny suppressing dissent. They say the vast majority of people in Tripoli back the Libyan leader, and that the few who do not are criminals and al Qaeda militants.
Doing anything under the gaze of Gaddafi’s security apparatus takes time, Niz said. To avoid detection, four activists who met Reuters reporters in the capital this week had to hold a series of meetings with each other in person to set it up.
“It’s all a question of trust,” said one of the group, who gave her name as Fatima. “You have to meet someone face to face in order to make a connection.”
OFFLINE NETWORKS
Niz said that he was in direct contact with four other groups in Tripoli, three of them in neighborhoods known for their opposition to the regime, and knows the names of five others. Too much information could be bad for him, and them.
Other groups prefer to remain under the radar entirely from each other and do their own thing. Some groups are peaceful, others attack government checkpoints at night, he said.
Niz said his group had just around 20 members at the moment but was working to expand through the same laborious, face-to-face methods. “It’s a crude way of expanding and everything takes longer,” Niz said. “But we are growing.”
Activists say the Gaddafi regime has tightened security in Tripoli, making opposition to the government difficult.
Niz’s Free Generation Movement focuses on symbolic acts for now, he said — painting a rebel flag on a road, unfurling flags from bridges or even sending a rebel flag flying over the city hanging from Chinese lanterns.
Despite the great risks, all their acts are filmed with basic cameras, and the footage circulated. These are acts that are dangerous “but which let people know there is an active opposition here”, said Niz.
The Free Generation Movement has also been effective in reaching out to international media organizations, updating them on news as well as uploading to the Internet amateur videos of anti-Gaddafi demonstrations in the city.
Another group in Tripoli, which he did not name, was putting together a “centralized, comprehensive list of informers,” neighborhood by neighborhood, said Niz.
Again, this is a slow process, but one that the activists Reuters spoke to said is gradually gaining momentum.
“The regime has done things to slow us down,” Niz said. “But banning the internet will not stop us. Stopping SMS will not stop us.”
“They can delay us but they cannot stop the inevitable collapse of the regime.”
(Editing by Alastair Macdonald)
PeterLeng Peter Leng
Officially: rebel forces’ claims of getting close to Tripoli are exaggerated. Life very much carrying on as normal.
All quiet in Tripoli. Though background sense of unease among some at being in a city that is being surrounded by rebel forces.
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
#Cambodia CARGO SHIP “LETFALLAH4” dest: #Sousse #Tunisia now 122.1 NM SW of Sousse 34.61234˚/12.67333˚ headed to #Libya coast #feb17 @NATO
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
In #AlKhums #Libya port now: # Liberia CARGO SHIP “SIDER PINK” & # MarshallIslands CARGO SHIP “KOZA”. #feb17
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
In #Tripoli port now: #Turkey CARGO SHIPS “BANU GENC”, “ARON” & “DERIN”. #feb17
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
#StVincentGrenadines CARGO SHIP “PRINCESS DINA” dest: #Tripoli #Libya 71.5 NM out of port at 33.45509˚/14.42721˚ #feb17 @NATO
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
#Greece flagged CARGO SHIP “SPORADES” now in port #Misrata #Libya next dest: #Benghazi. #feb17
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
#Malta ship of unknown type “MAE YEMANJA” no dest. Listed now 17 NM off coast of #Misrata #Libya. #feb17
Khiria
#Gaddafi forces fired 11 rockets (all packed w/metal balls) at #Misratah overnight, killing 45 yr old teacher & wounding 4” via @bencnn
Dutch warn of heated NATO debate as Libya drags on
BRUSSELS — The Dutch defense minister warned NATO allies on Wednesday against “mission creep” in Libya and forecast heated debate in the military alliance about the future of its campaign if it was not over by the end of September.
Hans Hillen called NATO allies who had thought bombing would force Muammar Gaddafi to step down “naive” and said a political solution was needed, underscoring deep divisions in the alliance about a campaign of air strikes launched in March.
“I hope we will be finished by the end of September,” Hillen told reporters on the sidelines of a security conference in Brussels, when asked about NATO’s decision to extend its mission by another 90 days from Wednesday.
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G forces fire 11 rockets (all packed w/metal balls) at Misrata overnight, killing 45 yr old teacher Miftah Al-Jilwal, wounding 4”
Danya:
My cousin in London for a rally #FREELIBYA yfrog.com/kect3lj
17e sommet de l’Union africaine à Malabo : la Libye au centre des préoccupations
Par RFI
En préambule au 17e sommet de l’Union africaine qui doit s’ouvrir ce 30 juin, les ministes des Affaires étrangères de l’Union africaine sont réunis, depuis hier, à Malabo, en Guinée équatoriale. Le dossier du conflit libyen occupe une place prépondérante. L’organisation panafricaine prône plus que jamais la médiation politique, mais désormais la question du départ du colonel Kadhafi n’est plus un tabou.
Ali Bongo Ondimba, président du Gabon, à l’issue du conseil des ministres
Le Guide de la révolution libyenne a la clé de la solution. Pour le bien de son peuple, pour le bien de son pays et pour le bien de l’Afrique, il serait bon que de lui-même, je dis bien de lui-même, il se retire afin de faciliter la réconciliation du peuple libyen. Il peut le faire. Il en a la capacité. Il faut qu’il en ait aussi la volonté et que de son vivant, il voit une Libye unie qui puisse continuer à se développer
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Families of the victims of the AbuSelimMassacre are going to hold a rally in Benghazi later today.
REUTERS correspondent was kicked out of Libya for refusing to disclose the identity of FGM resistance group. Thank you @REUTERS we love you
K_H_Jordan
When a journalist gets it wrong, they apologize. @ShahrazadKablan did to Tripoli is.gd/7Ix3EL well done Shahrazad, a great example
Published on 29 Jun 2011
by Shahrazad Kablan
My Apology to Tripoli
Apologies are never easy, especially live on air and in front of millions of people, but I did apologize last night to my viewers in Tripoli for not stopping a caller from insulting them by saying they are not brave because they are not fighting Gaddafi as fiercely as other cities did and still doing.
I received emails regarding this call from my viewers in Tripoli and other cities and they blamed me for not cutting him off and defending them. Reflecting on it, I admit that I should have stopped him and told him of the hundreds who died the first few days of the revolution and the thousands who have been detained since then. I did apologize and I hope my people all over Libya accept my apology.
Calls last night were mainly from people who left Tripoli in the last few days and they describe the city as a ghost town as people are afraid to leave their homes or even be alone. They also describe the total destruction they witnessed in the neighbouring towns and cities such as Zwarah and Zawiyaas they travelled west towards Tunisia.
One call was from an old lady from Tripoli who calls herself the revolutionaries’ mother. She sobbed on the air as she described how Gaddafi’s troops took her son and until now she doesn’t know where he is and what happened to him. She is one example of the thousands of mothers who lost their sons in the last four months. This call is most important especially that we are commemorating the 15th anniversary of the massacre of more than 1200 political detainees in Abu-Salim prison on June 29th, 1996
Tonight’s show will be cancelled as we are having a special coverage of the massacre of more than 1200 political detainees in Abu-Sleim prison on June 29th, 1996.
BBC:
‘Fatigue and fear’ in Tripoli
VID:
One hundred days since the military operation in Libya began, Colonel Gaddafi has not been toppled and his regime still has real support.
Middle East editor Jeremy Bowen has had exclusive access to opposition sources in Tripoli, who say they are fighting fire with fire.
news.bbc.co.uk/today/hi/today/newsid_95...
Khiria
Reason why #Gaddafi is holding power in #Tripoli He ordered shooting anyone in the street protesting & tight security in each district.
The tight security in #Tripoli includes armed thugs on each street. Thugs are either “Revolutionary committee” members or ex-prisoners.
Thanku4theAnger THANKU4THEANGER
Tripoli:1 of Gaddafi Forces killed by FF sniper at Janzur alMuRaqqen at traffic light & Independence flag raised there #feb17 #Libya
Khiria
Libyan man mourns execution of wife: youtu.be/WlR_QFuJLwI #women #Libya #Feb17 #GaddafiCrimes @amnesty
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Ben Wederman, CNN:
This is what metal balls packed into rockets fired on #Misrata do to a steel door. Imagine human flesh. #Libya
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photogimp1 photogimp
Went to Libyan PM’s meeting today. Tried to show us how they are changing the country for the better. Too little too late.#libya
The Women of the Libyan Revolution and Why aren’t American Women Supporting Them?
We have the strange phenomenon, lately, of silence and cynicism in so-called progressive circles, even on this website, regarding the revolution in Libya. We earlier witnessed progressives, Leftists, even some libertarians falling all over themselves with banners and slogans of support for the liberation movements in Tunisia and Egypt, many even marching in solidarity rallies in Western cities as revolutionary Egyptians battled with Mubarak thugs in Tahrir Square.
Yet when it has come to the worst of the dictators still in power in the Middle East right now, a truly narcissistic mass-murderer and torturer who has left a trail of blood and terror spanning decades, Colonel Muammar Gaddafi, we are seeing either silence or, worse still, betrayal, slander and cynicism emanating from the words of many a leftist or so-called progressive pundit, actually making common cause with conspiracy radio hosts like Jeff Rense AGAINST the very same liberation-spirited protesters putting their lives on the line for a just and free society in Libya.
www.opednews.com/articles/The-Women-of-...
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
French DST delivered anti-aircraft weapons in food containers in #Benghazi in March & others by Nigerian trucks in May. #Libya
septimius_
Rommel, of course, failed in the end because he ran out of fuel. Britain is hoping that the same fate may befall Gaddafi.
Art. without named sources channel 4 ( we will find out names later):
William Hague in the Commons tried to rubbish claims that the government only had 12 officials working full-time on post-Gaddafi Libya. But listen to his answer and he says there are “dozens” of officials “connected” with this work. Around Whitehall I found an official involved in all this talking of the risks of “catastrophic success” and a minister with knowledge of the level of preparation who says he “prays every night” that Gaddafi doesn’t go too quickly.
One Government source said Nato advice was to expect trouble after Col Gaddafi – “blood-letting not bloodbath” one official put it. Another Whitehall source talked about how a lot of the Difid effort so far was going into trying to identify who currently runs key pieces of Tripoli infrastructure – transport, hospitals, security etc – so that they can be contacted and persuaded to stay put (in most cases) if and when Col Gaddafi goes.
blogs.channel4.com/gary-gibbon-on-polit...
Danya
The following is part of a conversation I had with a doctor who went to Libya to assess the rape situation by GaddafiThugs:
There are defiantly rape cases – and lots of them I suspect .But owing to the overly conservative society the victims
live in its very hard for them to come out and make it public, I don’t think we can over estimate the sensitivity
of the subject. WE need to think long and hard about what the most helpful way is on this matter
Situation Report:
Libya – June 29, 2011
Executive Summary
On June 28, opposition forces took control of a Gaddafi military base/weapons depot in the west; news surfaced that a Tunisian bank is assisting Gaddafi in his efforts to obtain oil shipments; the ICC announced that it wishes to add rape to Gaddafi’s arrest warrant; the Senate Foreign Relations Committee voted to give President Obama limited authority to continue U.S. involvement in the Libya mission; a British-led post-Gaddafi planning team suggested leaving Gaddafi’s military forces intact after Gaddafi’s fall; the UN announced it is exploring the potential for sending unarmed peacekeeping monitors to Libya after the conflict’s end; and June 29th marks the anniversary of the 1996 Abu Salim Prison Massacre which inspired the revolution in Libya.
Significant opportunities remain for international policymakers to positively impact the situation in Libya, such as by:
• Recognizing the National Transitional Council as the sole, legitimate representative of the Libyan people until Libyan civilians can hold democratic elections
• Unfreezing of Gaddafi regime assets as a means of facilitating humanitarian relief efforts in Libya to protect civilians from starvation and to facilitate peace and stability in liberated areas
• Lifting of sanctions on air travel to Libya to help accelerate humanitarian relief, post-conflict, national reconciliation and democracy planning and development programs
• Formulating clear and consistent consensus of how to achieve ultimate goal of removing Gaddafi from power, marshaling all resources necessary to execute consensus vision, and ensuring that the country is able to smoothly transition into its pre-democracy phase
• Providing more humanitarian aid to the Libyan people in Western besieged cities, Misrata, Nafusa mountain region, Zintan and refugees at the border
• Providing pro-democracy fighters with weapons as a means of self-defense and participation in their struggle for freedom
• Protecting natural resources, such as natural water reserves and oil fields, along with natural heritage sites and ancient ruins, which have been threatened by Gaddafi forces
• Deploying fact-finding missions to Tripoli as a means of gaining access to prisons and facilities reported to house many kidnapped persons; including Ain-Zara and Abu Saleem prisons
• Preventing the creation of a power vacuum by promoting and facilitating the post-Gaddafi political transition process; investing in systems and structures that support post-conflict planning dialogue and programs that build leadership and management competencies
• Disabling Gaddafi’s capacity to circumvent UN Sanctions, particularly in the acquisition of oil through third parties, and repatriation and harboring of funds through key officials abroad
• Preventing foreign-national mercenaries from entering Libya and focusing on countries that continue to provide support to Gaddafi
• Widening NATO efforts to the full extent possible under UN Resolution 1973 to protect civilians and oust Gaddafi from power
• Reinstituting American participation and leadership in the NATO mission
More links:
us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=5f65a9cec4...
Danya:
What the world needs is not a change of circumstance, but a change of consciousness.
Almuntasir 15 yrs old
People ask me why I joined the revolution. Well, my country has a “president” who outlaws everything,brutally supresses us and loves gadaffi
as promised my first work in #Tripoli. Did it with a friend.#tripoli #libya #feb17 twitpic.com/5imosp
This one done at 2 in the morning couple weeks ago, did it while #NATO was bombing the tyrant done in Suq al Jumah twitpic.com/5imvbq
Going out to spray anti-gaddaffi graffiti tonight.Any suggestions where I should go? Just reply to this tweet and tell me:)
Just passed one of the sights of Project Burn.Great job @Niz_FGM and the rest of the crew. Good place to do some Free Libya art
Daylight graffiti spray in Fashloom? I think so. Pray for me #Tripoli ill have pics in a few hours. Am i the only non Libyan left? here i go
Back from my trip to Fashloom. So many great people there. Pics from my graffiti spray soon. gaddafi thugs better not wash it out.
LPC:
My cousins husband, brother was a prisoner in AbuSleem, he died 5 years before his family knew about his death, BUT that is not the worst part .. the worst part is Gaddafi’s men, asked for money,clothes,food for Abdulla claiming they would give it to him when he was
already dead…many people today still do not know everyone that had died in AbuSleem
NATO says has assets to complete operations in Libya
(Reuters) – NATO has all the resources and assets to successfully complete its operations in Libya, the military alliance’s Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said on Wednesday.
“The Libya operation demonstrates that the European allies plus Canada and partners in the region can actually take leading responsibility for the operations,” Rasmussen told journalists after taking part in the meeting of the Adriatic Charter in Montenegro’s coastal town of Budva.
“In the past we were used to having American leadership of all operations. This time the majority of aircraft have been provided by European allies and Canada and countries in the region.”
www.reuters.com/article/2011/06/29/us-l...
Britain will NOT DELIVER ARMS to Libya s Freedom Fighters as France has done via Gerald Howarth UK Min. 4 Int. security strategy
Vandaag herdenking van de 1270 omgebrachte politieke gevangenen in 1996 in #AbuSaleem gevangenis te Tripoli Libië Libya door Gaddafi
Libyan officials said Wednesday that government forces remained in control of areas around a mountain range southwest of Tripoli that rebel fighters claim they are using as a base to advance toward the capital.
Today marks 15 years since the Abu Salim Prison Massacre, in which Gaddafi security forces slaughtered 1200 political prisoners in 3 days. To this day, no one has been held accountable for this Nazi-style atrocity. Family members have not received proper explanations, death certificates, nor have the received the bodies of their loved ones or just compensation for their loss.
AFP:
Unlike France, Britain won’t arm Libya rebels: minister
(AFP) – 1 hour ago
BRUSSELS — Britain will not deliver arms to Libya’s rebels as France has done, a senior British defence official said Wednesday, saying it raises “quite a few issues”.
“No, Britain is not considering supplying arms to the opposition in Libya,” Gerald Howarth, minister for international security strategy, told reporters on the sidelines of a defence policy forum in Brussels.
“We think that it does raise quite a few issues, not least the United Nations resolution, although in some circumstances that could be justified,” he said.
“But it is very much a matter for France, and no criticism of France intended,” he said. “But it is not something that we should be doing.”
Although the UN Security Council resolution imposed an arms embargo on Libya, Howarth said the text is “quite broad” and leaves room for “quite a wide range of interpretation”.
“I’m not a lawyer and there is a lot of legal technicalities surrounding the interpretation of the resolution and what is admissible and what is not,” he said.
“The good news in our view is that the United Nations resolution is quite broad and not as restrictive as previous resolutions may have appeared to be.”
www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/A...
20arb
Looking to how gaddafi threats and treats the Libyan ppl. I conclude that the threats of #NATO on Gaddafi are not effecting him.
France Col. Thierry Burkhard says weapon deliveries to the ff’s in Nafusa mountains took already place in early June
Obama, cerchio si stringe su Gheddafi
ANSA) – NEW YORK, 29 GIU – Il cerchio si stringe attorno a Muammar Gheddafi, il leader libico, che ha i giorni contati. Lo ha detto ancora una volta il presidente degli Stati Uniti Barack Obama, oggi a Washington, in una conferenza stampa alla Casa Bianca.
www.ansa.it/web/notizie/rubriche/topnew...
FromJoanne Joanne
VIVA LA FRANCE parachuted rocket launchers assault rifles machineguns antitank missiles in2 Jebel Nafusa #Libya FF got loads of weapons now
libyans_revolt
Women from #Tripoli recently arrived in #Misrata says sum reluctant Qadafi troops injuring themselves 2 avoid battle
mc17
Vice President of the National Transitional Council confirms the existence of a plan to prevent reprisals after Gaddafi regime is gone.
Ocampo – we will not ask NATO to implement the arrest warrants because the revolutionaries pledged to arrest Gaddafi by themselves.
France supplying weapons to Libyan rebels
France has begun supplying weapons to the Libyan rebels despite the UN arms embargo, confirming on Wednesday it had dropped assault rifles into the Nafusa Mountains south-west of Tripoli.
A French military spokesman, Colonel Thierry Burkhard, said it had provided “light arms such as assault rifles” for civilian communities to “protect themselves against Col Gaddafi”.
But the decision to arm the rebels is a further move towards direct involvement in the land war on top of the air war against Col Muammar Gaddafi. The Nafusa rebels have come closest to breaking through to Tripoli itself of any of the front lines of the conflict, while three months of Nato bombing have failed to dislodge Col Gaddafi from power.
www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/afri...
mc17
Two missiles were fired by Gaddafi’s forces on a fuel station on the way to “AL-Kufrah” and there was no news yet about casualties.
4Adam Adam
Cleaning and decorating the city of Zintan is.gd/10qzEu via (Zintan Media Center)
Lots of photo’s:
www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.22172...
feb17libya Feb17Libya
Video: 100 days after UK joins air raids bit.ly/mb3Lzc
feb17.info/media/video-100-days-after-u...
TheyCallMeSof
Raise your head and smile, ur Libyan. The world bears witness to the courage and steadfastness of your people. Allahu Akbar!
Breaking: Zawia: FF blew up Souq Sukrah on coastal highway, which was used by #Gaddafi forces to store weapons & ammunition,
LibyaFTW
Breaking the #FF have managed to take control over a region close to area forty, between #Ajdabiya and #Brega,
Thanku4theAnger THANKU4THEANGER
Unconfirmed report that Khweldi Hemedi has entered the Oil hospital in Tripoli.
FromJoanne Joanne
#Gharyan has been Gaddafi controlled but its abt 2change in couple of days Gharyan Official :)The city is really 100% safe from the rebels
Gheryan: A large number of the officers & Soldiers of Sahban Brigade are from same tribe as the war criminal Abdulla Senoussi. Libya
Gheryan: NATO used bunker busters on underground ammunition depos in Sahban Military base. Loud explosions heard.
LibyaNewMedia LibyaNewMedia
Today a large number of officers & soldiers seems to have joined the revolutionaries in Arrujban in the Western Mountains.
FromJoanne Joanne
#Misrata Gaddafi regime fired 8 rockets on the north-east side of Misurata #Libya
dovenews Libyan™
Obama said on Wednesday that Gaddafi must step down to satisfy U.S. concerns about the safety of Libya’s people
libyanproud libyanandproud
#Nafusa : #Rojban : 50 officers and 200 soldiers have defected and joined the freedom fighters today in rojban
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
#Tripoli: #Janzur: 1 #Gaddafi troop killed by #Freedomfighter sniper at AlMuRaqqen at traffic light, Freedom flag raised
LibyaFTW
Video: libyamedicalrelief: tumblr.com/xnr38lug1h
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
#Turkey flagged CARGO SHIP “ASPENDOS M” now en route to dest.: #Benghazi #Libya ETA: 2011-07-01 13:00 (UTC) #feb17
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
#Malta flagged CARGO SHIP “PURKI” now en route to dest.: #Misrata #Libya ETA: 2011-07-01 14:00 (UTC)
SAMI
Here is 50 officer and 200 hundred soldiers defected from Gaddafi,
www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.22988...
Race against time to save lives of thousands of migrants stranded in southern Libya
Thousands of stranded migrants, including large numbers of women and children, are in desperate need of immediate food, water, shelter and medical assistance after having spent many weeks living in the open in the southern Libyan desert, an IOM assessment team has found as the Organization looks into ways to evacuate them to safety.
So far, more than 2,000 Chadian migrants have been discovered by IOM in Gatroun and Sebha, though these figures could grow as the team continues with its assessment in the area.
“Time is of the essence,” says IOM’s Dr. Qasim Sufi, leading the assessment mission to Southern Libya which began late last week. “The migrants are in a very bad state after having existed so long like this. Conditions for them are brutal in the desert heat with no protection from the sun, wind or sand and no access to water, food or sanitation.”
Up until now, the migrants’ survival has been largely due to whatever supplies other Chadian migrants passing through have been able to spare.
reliefweb.int/node/422670
HRW report says #Gaddafi forces occupied hospitals and mistreated patients/staff in #Yefren bit.ly/la9hrw #Libya #Feb17
HRW:
Libya: Gaddafi Forces Occupy Hospital, Terrify Patients and Staff
(Tunis) – Libyan government forces mistreated medical staff and patients during an unlawful six-week occupation of a hospital in Yafran, a town in Libya’s western mountains, Human Rights Watch said today.
Government forces placed about 30 staff and three patients at grave risk by preventing them from leaving and deploying military weapons in the hospital compound, Human Rights Watch said. The failure to respect and protect the hospital violated international humanitarian law.
“Occupying a hospital and terrorizing the patients and staff is illegal and inhumane,” said Joe Stork, deputy Middle East and North Africa director at Human Rights Watch. “To minimize the horrors of war, hospitals need to be kept free of fighters, and doctors and nurses need to be assured of their safety.”
Government forces occupied Yafran General Hospital from April 19, 2011, until the beginning of June. By then most Yafran residents had fled the town, following at least two weeks of government shelling. The approximately 30 doctors and nurses at the hospital, most of them Bangladeshi or Ukrainian, remained largely because they did not feel safe enough to leave. Three patients were also unable to leave due to their medical conditions.
This and more info here:
www.hrw.org/en/news/2011/06/29/libya-ga...
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
Min. 4 ships headed into #Tripoli #Libya this moment, lets see if @NATO can manage to do it’s job & quit fucking off/save civilian lives.
youngamazigh youngamazigh
the revolution in libya is good for every one! france will get the fattest oil contract and libyans will get rid of gaddafi! simplzzz
Heinz: The #Nafousa is making progress due to the French #Amazigh. More jet attacks on #Gharyan today to soften up the mercs.
Nato reviews Libya campaign after France admits arming rebels
French defence chiefs admit providing weapons for push on Tripoli in apparent defiance of UN mandate
Nato was today urgently reviewing the conduct of its military campaign in Libya after France admitted arming rebel fighters in apparent defiance of the UN mandate.
The revelation surprised officials in Nato’s headquarters in Brussels and raised awkward questions about whether the French had broken international law – UN resolution 1973 specifically allows Nato nations to protect civilians in Libya, but appears to stop short of permitting the provision of weapons.
www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/jun/29/na...
BentBenghazi G
#Gaddafi smacking his soldiers
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKHjCdfJJso&fea...
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
#Malta CARGO SHIP “GASCOGNE” 35.706˚/14.5375˚ Speed/Course: 10.5 kn/201˚ Draught: 6.4 m #Libya #feb17 @NATO
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
#Malta CARGO SHIP “GASCOGNE” 35.706˚/14.5375˚ now heading to supply #Gaddafi AGAIN in #Tripoli #Libya from Malta. #feb17
Tripolitanian Libyan
Thank you #France! Finally someone understands
septimius_
Vive la #France.
The media circle of the 17 Feb libyan Revolution
Gaddafi’s forces emphasizes the grip on the city of Tripoli after the issuance of an arrest warrant for Muammar Gaddafi and his son Saif al-Islam and former intelligence chief Abdullah al-Sanusi.
Gaddafi’s battalions in Tripoli giving the amount of three thousand dinars and a car and the allocation of land to tempt whoever come out with them in the area of “Briqa” and “Ras Lanuf”.
French aircrafts on Wednesday did provided weapons to revolutionaries in Nafusa mount in an attempt to help them progress towards the stronghold of Gaddafi in Tripoli.
Gheryan: wide dissent among Gaddafi forces, including officers and soldiers, and the revolutionaries say that the liberation of the city will be soon no more than two days.
A dissident Officer in the internal security in Tripoli said is that “Saif al-Islam” and “Abdullah Sanusi” meet almost daily, “Muhammad AL Misrati” house and he is the head of security in Tripoli, where they planning to suppress the movements against the regime.
Gaddafi’s battalions in Tripoli giving the amount of three thousand dinars and a car and the allocation of land to tempt whoever come out with them in the area of “Briqa” and “Ras Lanuf”.
libyanproud libyanandproud
#Nafusa : Freedom Fighters have managed to find parts and techicians needed to start 50+ deactivated tank turrets . #Feb17 #Libya
libyanproud libyanandproud
#Nafusa : Freedom Fighters have managed to find parts and techicians needed to start 50+ deactivated tank turrets . #Feb17 #Libya
LibyanLion17 A Free Libyan
(via FB) Apparently explosions in #Zawiya, thought to be the result of an arms depot being bombed
Libya rebels ‘to review oil deals’
Libya’s rebel council said today it would review all contracts, including lucrative oil deals, signed under Muammar Gaddafi’s government were it to come to power and axe any where it found signs of corruption.
News wires 29 June 2011 19:50 GMT
Speaking in Paris after rebel chief Mahmoud Jibril and his defence attache met French officials including President Nicolas Sarkozy, Information Minister Mahmoud Shammam also told reporters the rebels had received their first funds pledged internationally – a $100 million loan from Qatar.
“With regards to the future, contracts agreed by Libya will be put under review and if there appears to be proof of commissions or financial corruption we will consider ourselves free from them,” Shammam told reporters.
www.upstreamonline.com/live/article2644...
Keine deutschen Bomben für LibyenParis liefert Rebellen Waffen
Frankreich versorgt Gaddafis Gegner mit Kriegsgerät. Obama verteidigt den Libyeneinsatz. Deutschland liefert den NATO-Verbündeten nun doch keine Bauteile für Bomben. Die libyschen Aufständischen knöpfen dem Diktator ein großes Waffenlager ab. Die NATO-Truppen unterstützen die Rebellen nun auch von See aus.
Deutschland wiederum wird der NATO keine Bombenbauteile für den Libyenkrieg liefern. Das Bündnis habe ein entsprechendes Angebot abgelehnt, erklärte das Verteidigungsministerium in Berlin. Die zuständige Versorgungsagentur Namsa habe “bereits vor Wochen entschieden, das Angebot einer anderen Nation in Anspruch zu nehmen”, sagte ein Sprecher. Unterdessen machen die libyschen Rebellen weiter Boden gut, ihnen fiel ein prall gefülltes Waffenlager in die Hände.
www.n-tv.de/politik/Paris-liefert-Rebel...
Eli
If NATO forces grease Gadhafi, Obama will be able to say he did what Reagan and W couldn’t do—kill UBL and Col. Crazy.
hominoid555
Libya Mizda is now under control of FFs.10 G forces killed with many injured.G forces fled leaving much weaponry.
TIMES OF MALTA:
Muammar Gaddafi’s ‘reign of terror’
I cannot understand what is keeping the Libyan Ambassador in Malta from denouncing the Gaddafi regime once and for all and switching allegiance to the National Transitional Council in Libya. Several of his colleagues in other EU countries have already done so. What is he waiting for?
Last week, along with a group of MEP colleagues, I had a meeting with the top officials of the Libyan Embassy in Brussels who, some time ago, did the logical thing and announced their allegiance to the Council.
They gave us a chilling account of the terror that Muammar Gaddafi is unleashing onto his own people. Little wonder that Col Gaddafi is now the most wanted man of the International Criminal Court.
Some examples.
Numbers. The number of people who have been killed so far has spiralled to over 15,000. Another 45,000 people are estimated to have been injured. This is genocide pure and simple.
Terror. The terror is unbelievable. People are holed up in their houses or, worse, in uninhabitable crowded hideouts wherever they manage to seek shelter. If they leave their house, even in the capital
www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/2011...
FromJoanne Joanne
#BREAKING #ICC Arrest warrant is out for Sudan’s al-Bashir but he is given red carpet treatment by #China goo.gl/XBSt3 #Libya
RickLeventhal RickLeventhalFoxNews
reuters: french providing “large amounts” of weapons to rebels in western mountains, incl rocket launchers, machine guns, anti-tank missiles
AP: #France has begun parachuting arms shipments to Freedom Fighters fighting #Gaddafi forces in #Nafusa south of #Tripoli #Libya
shipments are dropped from planes. crates hold assault rifles,machine guns & rocket-propelled grenades,& Milan anti-tank missiles.
Many French Amazigh (fighters) have gone to Nafousa to help out. Up to 400. BENGHAZI:
A huge fireball has been sighted near Alrjama Military base on outskirts Benghazi..Ambulances are moving from Benghazi towards base
A friend from#Benghazi confirmed me the explosion on Alrajma.
eaking: Reuters now reporting a large explosion in Benghazi Libya
Benghazi; Alrajam: Area has now been sealed by Liberation army, explosion happened in Tank section of base. No casualties reported so far
Ambulances have been seen leaving Benghazi for Al Rajma – about 20km South East of Benghazi
A large fire has been reported in Al Rajma, just outside Benghazi, there is a military base and weapons depot in this area
Ambulances heading out of Benghazi to Alrajma location of military base and weapons depot reports of large fire
Explosion heard in Libya’s rebel stronghold-witnesses
(Reuters) – An explosion was heard in the rebel stronghold of Benghazi on Wednesday, said two witnesses in the coastal Libyan city.
The cause and location of the explosion were not immediately clear. Al Arabiya television said it occured at a military camp, giving no further details.
Al Arabiya Breaking موفد العربية: انفجار كبير في معسكر في بنغازي A Large explosion in a camp in Benghazi
Ambulances heading out of Benghazi to Alrajma location of military base and weapons depot reports of large fire
Alrajama: No confirmed reports on what caused the explosion so far.
feb17:
An explosion was heard in the rebel stronghold of Benghazi on Wednesday, said two witnesses in the coastal Libyan city.
The cause and location of the explosion were not immediately clear. Al Arabiya television said it occured at a military camp, giving no further details.
Benghazi sources say no explosion in Rajma but there was a fire.
Reuters: rebel spokesman said: An explosion occurred at a weapons storage facility east Benghazi on Wed
Libya NFSL Cause of fire in Alrajma base is electric circuit failure, some injuries no casualties
bint:
My grandparents last saw their son in 1989, and the last letter they received from him was written in 1993. #AbuSalim Massacre #NeverForget
Obama: Fuss over Libya is politics
President Obama says he consulted Congress and the “fuss” over actions in Libya is just “politics.” (June 29)
VID.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/obama-f...
The Uprising Live News Daily is out! bit.ly/gbOnuV ▸ Top stories today
paper.li/UprisingLive
LibyaAlHurra
On Tuesday 28th June 2011, @LibyaAlHurraTV said:
#Zliten revolutionaries assassinated Nasser Mohamed Al-Jundi, who is considered one of Gaddafi’s senior officers. This assassination, which happened on 26 June, is a clear warning to others to step away from Gaddafi.
FromJoanne Joanne
Saif #Gaddafi Charity Foundation = vehicle 4 direct Gaddafi Investment in Europe + rest of World Scroll to 3.12 libya-watanona.com/news/n21aug2a.… #Libya
www.libya-watanona.com/news/n21aug2a.htm
2011feb17 Tweeting Tripoli
A prank call to Khalid Kaim from Canada by Abu-Sleem Massacre survivor: youtube.com/watch?v=yZSmR0… #feb17 #Libya
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZSmR0l19SE
Libye: Paris admet avoir armé les rebelles
art and vid:
Paris admet avoir fourni des armes aux rebelles dans l’ouest libyen.
L’Etat-major français a confirmé partiellement des informations de presse sur des parachutages de lance-roquettes, de fusils d’assaut, de mitrailleuses et de missiles anti-char Milan.
Ils auraient été largués avec de l’aide humanitaire dans la région du Djebel Nafusa.
Selon le Figaro, qui a révélé l’affaire, des armes auraient aussi été acheminées par la route depuis les pays voisins.
fr.euronews.net/2011/06/29/libye-paris-...=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:euronews/fr/news%28euronews+-news-+fr%29
benghazi hospital need supply. Ghadames need electricity. misrata shelled continously -fireball in benghazi outskirts
IMPORTANT
Thanku4theAnger THANKU4THEANGER
Important – Gaddafi’s electronic warfare led by 4 people: Muna AlYaquby, Ibrahim AlMahabresh, Salah AlWafy & AlMabruk AlAyash
FromJoanne Joanne
#Libya North Coast as seen from the International Space Station( 5th photo) JAN 3 2011 tiny.cc/gvcj8
2011feb17 Tweeting Tripoli
Sounds of Jets heard over #Tripoli now, probably returning from Nafousa mountain heading to the Mediterranean sea
sixarts
Even the libyanstatetv defected twit g gang and is on the run and hide, this another #FF #libya Victory
Yifrenia
Ppl in Tripoli r becoming more & more fed up & distressed; on the phone with my auntie,though she said nothing I could hear it in her voice
wheelertweets James Wheeler
Ibrahim Madani, the hospital, and the media center are a tad more reliable for casualty info here than Facebook is
libyans_revolt
GaddafiLeaks: I will fight to the last hallucination pill
Khiria
#Gaddafi TV has problems w/ spelling or is Mousa Ibrahim wasted? Any English teachers want to give em a call? #Libya
www.tweetdeck.com/twitter/KhiriaElf/~2TpGN
wheelertweets James Wheeler
some of the FB stuff isnt immediately right. casualty hearsay fluctuates around here.
Thanku4theAnger THANKU4THEANGER
Unconfirmed report that Khweldi Hemedi has entered the Oil hospital in Tripoli.
In arbaic its called alnaft. I think its a hospital for oil company employees
just that he is at the hospital . no idea on his ailment
IMPORTANT:
Thanku4theAnger THANKU4THEANGER
Tripoli: Reports G forces are hiding tanks and missile launchers in between trees in Ghut AlRuman in the East of Tripoli
Tripoli update today 1/3 : G forces tent in AlKaramiya burnt down by molotov with injuries sustained amongst the Gaddafi forces
Tripoli update today 2/3 : Fierce clashes in AlHadba AlSharqiya. 2 G forces were killed and 1 armoured vehicle destroyed #feb17#Libya
Tripoli update today 3/3: 4 G forces killed & 2 vehicles destroyed after attack by FFs in Salah Aldeen near Customs building (AlJamarik) #feb17#Libya
Good news:)
Heinz: NATO is checking for fuel on ships. In 2 weeks Ghaddafi will run out of fuel and Tripoli out of power
libi4ever
It seems NATO & international community decide to end the war in #libya that’s clear from what happen today in nafousa mont&Brega
Heinz: Brega will soon fall, and Sirte will not put up much of a resistance.
FB:
Location Ottawa, ON
Description Canada is part of the NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) military operation against Mummar Gaddafi’s tyrant regime, and his crimes against humanity. Canada has recently recognized Libya’s National Transitional Council (NTC) as the one and only legitimate representative of the Libyan people, and has effectively asked 5 diplomats still loyal to Gaddafi to leave the country. Therefore, it would only seem logical that Carleton University, Canada’s Capital University, to take down the flag that represents Gaddafi’s government and put up the true flag of Libya, the flag that represents every true Libyan yearning for a free Libya.
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RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
Apparently explosions in #Zawiya, thought to be the result of an arms depot being bombed by #NATO
GTV: NATO Jets bombing Gaddafi forces in BiralGhanem area west of Tripoli
2011feb17 Tweeting Tripoli
LOL at Gaddafi’s goons, they stripped down what remained of his photo after Operation Burn (FGM): img717.imageshack.us/img717/4856/tr… #feb17 #Libya
Thanku4theAnger THANKU4THEANGER
The declaration of the Freedom fighter Sniper Group of Tripoli warning Gaddafi forces 29/6/2011 youtu.be/XqF8InV0I7E #feb17 #Libya
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Man who escaped Tripoli tells @AJEnglish’s Sue Turton that he estimates 700 protestors were killed there in first few days of Feb uprising
LIBTRIP
Why it’s so difficult to kill one person to save and protect millions. #Gaddafi #Libya
feb17
Gaddafi forces should not be disbanded after war: UK
Posted on June 29, 2011 by main
A British-led team planning for a post-conflict Libya has recommended that Muammar Gaddafi’s security forces should be left largely intact after a rebel victory, avoiding an error made after the Iraq war, a minister said Tuesday. International Development Secretary Andrew Mitchell also said that the United Nations was looking into sending unarmed peacekeeping monitors to Libya once the conflict there was over.
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Nafusa photo diary
Curious about the facts and the people behind worldwide headlines, young Norwegian-American photographer Ivan LaBianca travelled to the Nafusa Mountains. LaBianca came back with a very personal photo diary which portrays both the war and the determination of the people of the Mountains. “It was only later, while reviewing my pictures, that I was able to allow myself to see the true magnitude of the tragedy.”
english.libya.tv/2011/06/27/nafusa-phot...
Thanku4theAnger THANKU4THEANGER
@NATO Plz recon 32.8286288N 13.4853745E G tanks/missile launchers
I heard many of the Libyan people in this video went to Libya to fight along side their Libyan brothers; an emotional moment
www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlGwazCl3qU
LIBYA_WIN
#NATO #Misrata keeps getting shelled, it has been weeks and no reports of strikes to protect that area at all, you must do something-Stop it
libyans_revolt
#Gaddafi forces shelling #Misrata, at least 10 Grad rockets just landed near #Alhbarh area. #Libya #Feb17 @NATO PLS do something !
Egyptian FM meets with Libya counterpart at African Union summit
Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohamed al-Orabi met with Libyan Foreign Minister Abdul Atti Obiedi at the African Union summit in Equatorial Guinea, where the two discussed ways of ensuring security for Egyptians living and working in Libya. They also discussed the release of Egyptian citizens detained by Libyan authorities.
An Egyptian diplomatic source told Al-Masry Al-Youm said that Orabi stressed that restoring Libya’s unity is essential for Egypt as well as for all African nations.
The source went on to say that Obiedi promised Orabi that he would look into the matter of detained Egyptians, and that he discussed the chances that the ceasefire plan proposed by African Union leaders would succeed.
Orabi stressed the importance finding a comprehensive political solution ensuring security and political freedom for all Libyan citizens
Translated from the Arabic Edition
www.almasryalyoum.com/en/node/472929
Khiria
AbuSlimMassacre : My friend’s first steps as a child were in AbuSlim prison as she was visiting her innocent relatives there. Today, she was freely saying that she couldn’t believe that she learned how to walk at the place where a massacre would happen years later killing her relatives.
NTC finance ministry seeks to encourage traders to deposit at banks
The finance ministry in Libya’s of the revolutionary authority the National Transitional Council (NTC) have asked traders (wholesalers and retailers) to deposit their money in banks in a bid to tackle the liquidity squeeze in the liberated parts.
The banks in turn would offer the traders 40% of their deposits in US Dollars and keep 60% for a duration of 90 days, after which they will be paid back in full.
“It is a good plan,” says a Amr Omran, a Libyan finance professional based in London. “It offers the traders the hard currency in official rates and thus saves them going to the black market.”
Omran however suggested that the NTC further encourage traders as well and households to deposit their cash by “offering a higher interest rate – lets say 15% more than the official – on the deposits and also to pay the interest on deposits on a monthly basis.”
english.libya.tv/2011/06/29/ntc-finance...
Niz_FGM Niz
29/6/11-100% confirmed by members of FGMovement- Alkhweldi Alhmedi is currently spending his nights at 11th JuneClinic (Gharghour, #Tripoli)
Libya Nafusa Ghiryan Sahban brigade is reportedly low on ammo, vehicles were on their way to AlQaa when Nafusa FF took it.
Amazigh_Libya
NATO striked Gaddafi troops at Om-Alfar village, located down the mountains from #Nalut in the morning.
NATO strikes #Gheryan for second day in a row. Seven strikes targeted the Sahban Battalion.
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
French DST delivered anti-aircraft weapons in food containers in #Benghazi in March & others by Nigerian trucks in May.
Amazigh_Libya AmazighLibya
Family from #Nalut whose house has been shelled & destroyed by #Gaddafi forces. goo.gl/jkDZt
www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_CkiUWIzY4
libyanproud libyanandproud
BREAKING : Preliminary reports that the town of #BirGhanam has been liberated . Note: BirGhanam is on outskirts of #Zawiya .
LibyanLion
Well done France for having the guts to make arming FF public. It’s a necessity, been going on for a while anyway, quietly tho #Libya #Feb17
Alex
On Wednesday 29th June 2011, @Alexsaid:
“The #Zawiya refinery must now survive on what it has in its tanks. There is speculation in Government that this won’t last more than 20 days or so. The ports have long been closed to tanker traffic and British Government sources say they are confident that there is nothing like the 15 – 20 large road tankers a day coming in over #Libya ’s land borders which #Gaddafi would need to make up the shortfall. Things could even grind to a halt earlier than the outer predictions because of oil pressure problems when a pipeline is no longer in use.
One Government source said this could all mean the endgame is nigh…though you can see why the government doesn’t want to stick its neck out saying anything of the sort. Rommel, of course, failed in the end because he ran out of fuel. Britain is hoping that the same fate may befall Gaddafi."
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libyanproud libyanandproud
#Misrata : Town is being shelled from #Tawirgha with Grad Missiles . #Feb17 #Libya
No casualties reported following the East #Misrata shelling tonight, thankfully.
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
#Tripoli: Unconfirmed reports that a large shipment of weapons has arrived and been distributed to #Freedomfighters. #Libya #feb17
libyans_revolt
#Gaddafi forces located in #Taworgha shelling #Misrata, 15 Grad rockets landed on residential area in Eastern Province tonight .#Libya @NATO
libyanproud libyanandproud
#Benghazi : There was an explosion in the Armory Base in the Rajma area , primary reports seem to indicate not caused by G
AJE:
Doubts surround Gaddafi arrest warrants
The timing and nature of the issuance of arrest warrants against Gaddafi and his allies verifies complex geopolitics.
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feb17
When cars talk…
Ibrahim Bugagis, a former bank employee in Benghazi, has come up with a rather unique way of getting media out amidst the ongoing Libyan civil war. His “Picture Car” is one of the more popular attractions near Benghazi’s main court house, where much of the city’s revolutionary activity takes place.
“I wasn’t planning on making this a project, I was only using it to deliver an idea,” Bugagis explained, “but I see now that it’s a huge success.”
The pictures on the car are mostly photoshopped, displaying caricatures of Colonel Gaddafi, as well as imagery from the revolution.
“What I want most is a picture of me with Mustafa Abdul Jalil,” Bugagis said, referring to the leader of the rebels’ National Transitional Council, “but I don’t want to make this one with photoshop.”
As popular as the Picture Car has become in Benghazi, there are many who worry about Bugagis’ safety.
“My friends keep telling me be careful, the fifth column is still here,” Bugagis said. Security analysts have warned in recent weeks of opportunistic attacks by fifth columnists, pro-Gaddafi remnants. They are thought to be responsible for the bombing of a major hotel in Benghazi earlier this month.
“The car was shot at twice but I wasn’t in the car,” Bugagis recounted, “once in front of the Kateba a rebel garrison and once in Ras Lanof.”
Bugagis is not afraid though, and finds comfort in the praise of the car’s fans.
“The best thing this cars has brought to me is how people keep telling me ‘god bless you’ and ‘we’re praying for you’,” Bugagis said. “To me this is enough reward.”
Alive in Libya visited Bugagis near the courthouse this week to talk with him about his now famous Picture Car.
feb17.info/media/when-cars-talk
Niz_FGM Niz
Nothing ive done can b describe as anything but peaceful acts of civil disobedience,yet StateTV calls for me 2be killed.NILESAT-SHUT IT DOWN
“Libya is probably less “tribal” than Italy is regional. "—Ann Marlowe
Dispelling Libyan Myths Ann Marlowe:
In the two weeks since I returned from Free Libya, I’ve been amazed at how many people I talk with repeat the same misapprehensions about the country, the revolution, and what the US is doing there. I hear that Libya is “tribal,” that what is going on is a “civil war,” that we “don’t know anything” about the people currently governing Eastern Libya. The average person I have talked with thinks that the free Libyan forces are either a bunch of al-Qaeda, or Islamists at best, or savage tribesmen. And everyone believes we are involved in training and supplying the free Libyan forces, with a fair number of people somehow having got the notion that we have special forces working on the ground.
So, a quick clarification is in order.
Libya is probably less “tribal” than Italy is regional. It is a much more urban society than most Americans suspect, which has been part of the problem of the free forces: Benghazi kids are less likely to have camping, hiking, or hunting experience even than New York kids. I only saw one outdoor goods store in Benghazi, a city of 800,000, and (a bit incongruously) one scuba equipment store. It is also a geographically dispersed society. There have been large movements of Libyans from one part of the country to another in the last forty years, both for employment and for education (the Free Libyan capital, Benghazi, has the country’s oldest, biggest, and most prestigious university). I met dozens of people in eastern Libya who had close relatives in Tripoli or Misrata or both. I didn’t meet anyone with relatives in the Nafusa Mountains, which seems more self-contained, like our Appalachia. Tribes, I’ve been told, serve a social function and adjudicate land issues in rural areas. But they no more have militias than, say, an American country club does.
The war in Libya is often termed a “civil war,” but it is not. Civil wars pit two parts of the population against each other. But there is no discernable part of the population that supports Colonel Qaddafi actively, even in Tripoli. Where are the Qaddafi supporters? Where are their militias? The war is one of Qaddafi and his army against the people of Libya.
True, about 30 percent of the population was at one time enrolled in the lijan thuria or “revolutionary committees.” These were part neighborhood watch organizations, part death squads. Some joined to advance their careers, some due to blood ties to important Qaddafi regime figures, some out of conviction or bloodthirstiness. (There are certainly criminals and twisted souls in Libya, as anywhere else.) There will be big issues in re-integrating the true believers in Tripoli—but if they are numerous, they are certainly keeping a low profile now.
A word about Qaddafi’s army. From what I understand, Qaddafi dismantled the Libyan army that he inherited in 1969 when he took power. He threw officers of field grade or higher in jail if they were suspected of being loyal to the deposed king, or tossed them out. He installed his own army buddies in high positions. And in recent years, Qaddafi’s ambassadors to Niger and Mali are said to have offered Libyan passports to men willing to enlist in the army. They are not quite mercenaries, but they are not Libyans with roots in the country, either.
What about the National Transitional Council? Its members are definitely inexperienced, often bureaucratic—there are a lot of lawyers on it—but neither mysterious nor Islamist. I have heard criticisms of the council, and some are credible. The most grave is that they are not taking the management of the war seriously enough, that when asked to supply the free forces with one thing or another, they say something like, “We will study it.” (More on this later.)
Another complaint against the council, which will need more attention once Qaddafi goes, is a lukewarm commitment to women’s participation in governance. Libya has no tradition of this—there were no women in its very short-lived 1950s Parliament—though Qaddafi did succeed in getting women equal pay for equal work. There are only two or three women on the 40-member body, and only one on the new 16-member Executive Office.
But it is worth noting that it is not clear that the NTC will in fact be the governing body of a free Libya, once Tripoli falls. There is a much larger group in eastern Libya called the “Committee to Protect the Revolution of the 17th of February,” and it might evolve into a governing group. Many people ask why the free parts of Libya don’t hold elections. The answer is invariably that doing so would constitute a de facto splitting of the country.
Finally, the myths about the war: as I reported recently in the Wall Street Journal, the free Libyans in the field are a tiny and frighteningly ill-equipped force. In the Western mountains and near Misrata, the current front lines, the whole male military age population is mobilized, and the women provide food and treat the wounded. But the uniformed forces are very small—their deputy commander, an American-educated computer entrepreneur named Mustafa Sagezli, told me there is just a company in Misrata, a company in the Western Mountains, and 1,200 men in the stalemated area between Adjabiya and Brega. (There is also one company in Jalou, near the oil fields, and three companies each in Tobruk, Benghazi, and Kufra, in the deep south.)
We are doing next to nothing to help the free Libyan forces on the ground: no trainers, no non-lethal aid besides useless MREs (civil society groups feed the fighters), no weapons (Qatar has given assault rifles to the Libyan volunteers).
Who are these fighters? A broad range of Libyan men, from the poorly educated and unemployed to university grads from rich families, men from Benghazi and men from Kufra, deep in the desert. I’ve met very religious volunteers and very secular ones. They are as diverse a lot, perhaps, as our own Army—though there’s another mythology about that, of course. But enough for one day.
source:http://www.worldaffairsjournal.org/new/blogs/marlowe/Dispelling_Libyan_Myths
SUMMARY JUNE 30th 2011
6/30/2011
6.30.2011
Libya: AU condemns French arms drop to rebels
African Union Commission chief Jean Ping says France’s decision to air-drop weapons to Libyan rebels is dangerous and puts the whole region at risk.
He told the BBC the action risked creating problems similar to those in war-torn Somalia.
France has confirmed it dropped arms to Berber tribal fighters in the mountains south-west of the capital, Tripoli.
Some analysts said the move might contravene the UN Security Council embargo on arms supplies to Libya.
Mr Ping was speaking from Equatorial Guinea where African heads of state are to meet on Thursday for an AU summit.
Libya is expected to be high on the summit’s agenda.
“There are several problems,” he said.
“The risk of civil war, risk of partition of the country, the risk of Somalia-sation of the country, risk of having arms everywhere… with terrorism.
“These risks will concern the neighbouring countries.”
www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-1397041...
So is it ok, for countries within AU to sell g WEAPONS AND MERCS so he can kill the Libyan people?
Also let’s not forget where the sniper rifles came from…….
I believe that defensive weapons is a totally different matter than sniper rifles, weapons and mercs……
Read what is happening in one of the AU countries, Sudan:
NickKristof Nicholas Kristof
World capital for crimes against humanity today isn’t Libya. It’s Nuba Mnts of Sudan.
Yet Again in Sudan
The world capital for crimes against humanity this month probably isn’t in Libya or Syria. Instead, it’s arguably the Nuba Mountains of Sudan, where we’re getting accounts of what appears to be a particularly vicious campaign of ethnic cleansing, murder and rape.
In its effort to preclude witnesses, the Sudanese government has barred humanitarian access to the area and threatened to shoot down United Nations helicopters. Sudanese troops even detained four United Nations peacekeepers and subjected them to “a mock firing squad,” the U.N. said.
An internal U.N. report says that Sudanese authorities are putting on uniforms of the Sudanese Red Crescent — a local version of the Red Cross — to order displaced people to move away from the United Nations compound. They were then herded into a stadium in the town of Kadugli, where their fate is uncertain.
Western aid workers have been forced to flee, and there are credible reports of government troops and government-backed Arab militias systematically hunting down members of the black-skinned Nuba ethnic group and killing them.
“Door-to-door executions of completely innocent and defenseless civilians, often by throat-cutting, by special internal security forces,” a Westerner with long experience in Sudan recounted in a terse e-mail that I posted on my blog. The writer, who was on the scene but has now left, does not want to be named for fear of losing access.
My column nyti.ms/j6CoCF
www.nytimes.com/2011/06/30/opinion/30kr...=tptw
Another example Mauretania:
The Country Where Slavery Is Still Normal
Because 50 percent of the economy is still based in agriculture, urban job opportunities are scarce. Lacking other options, faced with an economy unable to help them and an ethnic hierarchy that tells them they are worth less than their white-faced or Arab counterparts, they become slaves. Many of the displaced were children in need of a guardian. Many of those guardians became masters. The cycle repeated in the late 1980s, when an estimated 70,000 black Africans were expelled from the country, leaving behind masses of children, many of whom were enslaved.
Slavery is self-perpetuating. A first-generation slave is a desperate man, woman, or, most often, child who accepts degradation in exchange for survival. A second-generation slave knows nothing else. Though Mauritania’s post-colonial struggles have perpetuated and entrenched the practice, it began generations earlier. As in Saudi Arabia, which did not emancipate its slaves until 1967, slavery was a function of extreme wealth discrepency that divided along ethnic lines between Arab and African, skin color lines between white and black, and often between sedentary and nomadic communities, the latter of which lacked recourse for recovering its children abducted into slavery.
www.theatlantic.com/international/archi...
FromJoanne Joanne
#Misrata Caller says The short Grad barrage by #Gaddafi forces Last Night was a failed attempt to strike petrol storage for Misrata
bencnn benwedeman
Photo: customers waiting to withdraw 300 dinars ($170-monthly limit) from badly battered Sahara Bank in #Misrata. yfrog.com/kfcrzjvj
Chris_UNICEF Christopher Tidey
#Libya #Benghazi – 15 volnteers @ Libyan & Proud Kids Clb teaching 93 kids 2 get them back in school. Sat in on Italian lessn! Ciao!
Chris_UNICEF Christopher Tidey
#Libya #Benghazi – 10 yr-old cartoonist, 17 yr-old investgatve reporter! How cool is that!?
Reuters: M. Jibril said Sending weapons to Libyan FFs trying to topple Gaddafi could help speed & end to the civil war & avoid casualties
France defends arms airlift to Libyan rebels
Citing unnamed sources, Le Figaro newspaper said France had parachuted rocket launchers, assault rifles, machineguns and anti-tank missiles into the Western Mountains in early June.
A French military spokesman confirmed delivery of arms, prompting some U.N. diplomats to argue that such transfers without the consent of the Security Council’s Libya sanctions committee could violate the embargo.
“We decided to provide self-defensive weapons to the civilian populations because we consider that these populations were under threat,” French Ambassador to the United Nations Gerard Araud told reporters.
www.reuters.com/article/2011/06/30/us-l...
Skeptical4 Skeptic
Fresh activity in #Zawiya shows high level of coordination between #NATO and #NTC / FFs
Ahmed
It’s a sad story. Terrorists (eg Bush) fighting terrorists (eg Al Qaida) at the expense of innocent ppl. RT @ALibyanEuphoria: and to think WW2 was more legitimate than this bullshit ‘war on terror’.
MisrataPatriots PATRIOTS OF MISRATA
قصة طفلة وُلدت تحت القصف وحصار قوات القذافي Story of a baby girl born under shelling &siege of Qaddafi’s troops youtu.be/U32pdPt7RRg
www.youtube.com/watch?v=U32pdPt7RRg&fea...
Reuters:China on Thurs urged nations to obey U.N. rules about arms transfers to Libya, but stopped short of openly criticizing France after it became the first NATO country to admit arming rebels fighting Gaddafi.
Reuters: NATO was not involved in a French operation to airlift weapons to Libya’s FFs, alliance chief Anders Fogh Rasmussen said on Thurs.
Skeptical4
#Gaddafi obsession with #Misrata will cost him very much bc first FFs to reach #Tripoli will be from #Nafusa, through #Zawiya or #Aziziya
NATO After Libya
The Atlantic Alliance in Austere Times – by NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen
Reprinted by permission of FOREIGN AFFAIRS, (July/August 2011). Copyright (2011) by the Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. ForeignAffairs.com
NATO’s sea and air mission in Libya is the first major military engagement undertaken since the global financial crisis. With European NATO allies drastically reducing their defense spending, there were legitimate fears as to whether they could still afford to respond to such complex crises. Reports early on that the operation lacked sufficient strike capabilities reinforced these fears. But the unprecedented speed, scale, and sustained pace of execution of Operation Unified Protector tell a different story. As of early May, the pace of air sorties had remained high since the beginning of the operation, and strikes had accounted for just under half of those sorties. When requirements changed as Muammar al-Qaddafi’s forces altered their tactics, NATO allies provided more of the high-precision strike capabilities that the commanders needed. Meanwhile, more than a dozen ships have been patrolling the Mediterranean Sea and enforcing the UN arms embargo.
www.nato.int/cps/en/natolive/opinions_7...
NATO Strikes 29 June. A lot of hits, especially in Brega. nato.int/nato_static/as…
NATOpress NATO Press
Operational Media Updates: Summary of activities for Operation Unified Protector of the past 24 hours NATO Libya – goo.gl/tD4Tf
NATO 29 June: Key hits: Brega: 12 Vehs, 1Truck, 1 APC, 1 Ammo Store, 1 Compound, 1 Checkpoint;
NATO 29 June: Key hits: Misrata: 1 Multiple Rocket Launcher, 5 Battle Tanks, 2 Artillery Pieces, 3 Military Vehicles;
NATO 29 June: Key hits: Tripoli: 1 Self-propelled AA Gun, 1 Military Tech Vehicle, 2 Multiple Rocket Launchers, 1 Storage Facility.
NATO 29 June: Key hits: Gharyan: 4 Tanks , 1 Veh, 1 Transport; Sirt: 1 Tank, 1 Veh; Waddan: 1 Ammo Store; Nalut: 1 Military Vehicle.
NATO 29 June: Arms Embargo: 3 ships boarded, no denials. IHAM: 2 ships, 3 aircraft.
UKMilOps Maj Gen Nick Pope
On Tuesday night, Army Air Corps Apache helicopters struck check points and vehicle patrols along the main coastal road around Al Khums.
These check points and vehicle patrols were restricting civilian freedom of movement along the main coastal road.
Missile, rocket and cannon fire were used to severely damage or destroy a fixed check point, two military vehicles, and a regime strongpoint
Fleet Air Arm Sea Kings provided surveillance radar support to the attack helicopters.
HMS Liverpool, in the same area, fired a barrage of illumination rounds to facilitate other NATO surveillance operations during the night.
On Wednesday RAF patrols over western highlands of the Djebel Nafousa prosecuted elements of Qadhafi’s forces mustered against area towns
North of Nalut, near to the Tunisian border, an armed pick up truck was destroyed
Three tank transporters carrying main battle tanks were identified north of Yafran
All three transporters and their tank cargos were successfully engaged.
Over the Horizon : Libya, Airpower and Executive War Powers
www.worldpoliticsreview.com/articles/93...
NATO chief optimistic about Libya campaign
NATO’s secretary-general said Wednesday that European countries and Canada can bring the Libya campaign “to a successful end” even without US leadership.
Earlier this month, US Defense Secretary Robert Gates said NATO could face “a dim if not dismal” future if Europeans continue to rely on the US for their security.
NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen’s comments echoed those of Gates, who criticized European allies for not spending more on their own defense.
“The Libya operation demonstrates that the European allies plus Canada and partners in the region can actually take leading responsibility for the operation,” Fogh Rasmussen said in Montenegro during a regional security conference.
“In the past we were used to having American leadership of all operations,” Fogh Rasmussen said. “This time the majority of aircraft have been provided by European allies and Canada and countries in the region.”
The NATO chief said he shared Gates’ concern that "European allies should do their utmost to avoid an increasing gap between the United States and Europe.
www.todayszaman.com/news-248976-nato-ch...
MCS Vancouver to be deployed to Libya mission
HMCS Vancouver will be deployed to join NATO forces participating in the mission to protect Libyan civilians, Canadian military officials say.
The Canadian ship is set to replace HMCS Charlottetown, which was sent to the Mediterranean in March.
HMCS Vancouver carries about 250 officers and crew. (DND)
“Canada remains steadfast in its commitment to protect the Libyan people from threats of violence,” Defence Minister Peter MacKay said in a statement released Wednesday.
Libyan rebel fighters have been clashing with longtime ruler Moammar Gadhafi, who has refused to step aside.
The frigate, stationed in Esquimalt, B.C., carries a crew of about 250 officers and crew and includes a CH-124 Sea-King helicopter and air detachment, the military said.
Canada currently has seven CF-18 fighter jets, two CP-140 Aurora maritime patrol planes, two CC-130 Hercules tankers, a refueller and HMCS Charlottetown in the region to help enforce the UN-backed no-fly zone and arms embargo against Libya.
There are about 650 Canadian Forces personnel in the area.
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird visited Libya this week after Canada recognized rebels fighting Gadhafi as the legitimate government of that country.
www.cbc.ca/news/world/story/2011/06/29/...
and:
www.navy.forces.gc.ca/vancouver/0/0-s_e...
MyFreeLibya
#TataweenPoetry book shopping…‘Songs of Life’ by Abu Qasim Al-Shaby #EpicFind Printed in 1955…Ink fading… flic.kr/p/9Ydx1z
Libyans THANK NATO : “THX NATO” is painted on a road and another saying “THANK YOU” painted on a roof Libya ThankYouNato
LibyanLion
On Tuesday, Apaches struck G checkpoints and vehicles in the city of #AlKhums, which is down the road from #Zliten
N_Benghazi .
There is Benghazi. There’s Tunisia, and there’s Tahrir. And then there’s sitting at home watching it all unfold.
AJE:
AJE report on Amazigh language in Nafusa
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgZTkY52FJU&...
LibyanLion
Reports suggest that BirGhanam is under FF control. They are now clearing it up for any G troops hiding.
#Zawiya is active today. FFs confronting G troops, G suffered some heavy losses due to their ambushes.
Niz_FGM Niz
29/6/11 – Link fixed. Work done by FGMovement in #Tripoli to honour our fallen martyrs…. we will never forget. youtube.com/watch?v=-cba9p…
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cba9p8Es98
Niz_FGM Niz
Nothing ive done can b describe as anything but peaceful acts of civil disobedience,yet StateTV calls for me 2be killed.NILESAT-SHUT IT DOWN
Which country would this be for?
Czech gun maker on verge of Kč 1.2 bln Arab deal
Czech firm Česká zbrojovka is reportedly set to deliver 20,000 pistols and rifles to the police force of an undisclosed Arab country
The gun manufacturer Česká zbrojovka is set to sign a deal to delivery 20,000 guns, rifles and machineguns to the law enforcement authorities of an undisclosed Arab country, the daily Hospodářské noviny reported on Thursday. The prospective deal is reportedly worth Kč 1.2 billion.
“I don’t want to say anything for now. I can only confirm that we’re negotiating with a significant client and that we’re in the final phases of reaching an agreement,” Česká zbrojovka CEO, Lubomír Kovařík, told Hospodářské noviny (HN).
www.ceskapozice.cz/en/business/companie...
Czech Republic’s Foreign Minister Karel Schwarzenberg addresses a news conference in Benghazi
Czech Republic’s Foreign Minister Karel Schwarzenberg addresses a news conference in Benghazi June 29, 2011. Schwarzenberg announced that the Czech Republic regards the National Transitional Council as the legitimate representative for the Libyan people. REUTERS/Esam Al-Fetori (LIBYA –
townhall.com/photos/2011/06/29/czech_re...
Czech Republic recognizes Libya’s NTC, hands over aid
The Czech Republic and Libya maintained sound cooperation in the 1990s, Schwarzenberg said, adding that after talking with the NTC officials, he thought "this kind of cooperation will continue. "
Schwarzenberg also brought humanitarian aid to Libya, for which the Czech government earmarked 2.5 million Koruna (about 147,000 U. S. dollars) to help hospitals in Libya’s eastern region gain medical equipment.
On their way home, the Czech delegation will take a number of children who were injured in the conflicts to receive treatment.
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Skeptical
If FFs reach gates of #Tripoli, then only after they have secured #Zawiya city and #refinery
If FFs liberate crucial #Zawiya, it will get extremely difficult for #Gaddafi that#s why very heavy troop presence there, esp at #refinery
LIBYA_BREAKING
BREAKING:FF have attacked the tyrant’s battalions and inflicted heavy losses on them in the city of Zawia
BREAKING: NATO planes bombed the tyrant’s troops near Ber Alganm south of Zawia
BREAKING:FF of Zawia blew up the arms storage depot of the battalions in the area of Awlad Saqr … and mass arrests in Zawia now Libya
Thanku4theAnger THANKU4THEANGER
Apache helicopters have targeted Gaddafi forces military targets on the coastal road in vicinity of Khoms
Watch this:
LIBTRIP
#Libyan Embassy Protests on 17th Feb 11
VID.:
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BBCBreaking BBC Breaking News
Russian Foreign Minister: arming rebels ‘crude violation’ of UN Security Council resolutions in #Libya; demands explanation from France
Danya
My cousin used to go to school were the principle used to offer kids alcohol #Gergash #Tripoli
#Gaddafi made sure that the eduction system was so corrupt..he stopped any funding going 2 school’s fired all the principles & hired drunks
Commander refutes report that France supplied weapons to Libya’s rebel forces
Reporting from Zintan, Libya—
Reports that France has been secretly supplying weapons to rebels engaged in daily battles with Moammar Kadafi’s forces in the Nafusa Mountain range stunned the world. It also surprised the overall commander of the rebel forces, who said Thursday that his men had never received any such weapons.
“Whoever gave us these arms should come here and tell us where he put them,” said Col. Mokhtar Milad Fernana, overall commander of the rebel fighting forces.
While the front in eastern Libya has grounded to a stalemate, rebels in the mountainous region in the west appear to be gaining momentum in their fight against Kadafi, as they regularly capture towns and villages under Kadafi’s control.
Earlier in the week rebel forces captured a massive desert arms depot filled with military vehicles, ammunition for rockets and large-caliber weapons they have used to fend off Kadafi. Rebels are attempting to push against Kadafi’s forces east toward the town of Gharyan and northward toward the coastal areas near Zawiyah.
A French military official in Paris confirmed Wednesday that they had air-dropped weapons to the rebels in western Libya after the French newspaper Le Figaro, citing an intelligence memo and unnamed officials, said France air-lifted crates full of assault rifles, machine guns, rocket-propelled grenade launchers and Milan anti-tank missiles to rebels in the western mountains.
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UK sends body armor, police uniforms to Libya
LONDON — Libya’s opposition leader said Thursday that rebels need more weapons and funding, as Britain offered new body armor and uniforms for civilian police officers in the country’s eastern cities.
British Foreign Secretary William Hague said the U.K. was offering 5,000 sets of body armor, 6,650 uniforms, 5,000 high-visibility vests and communications equipment to help police protect rebel leaders and international officials.
But in talks in Vienna, Libya’s opposition chief insisted rebels fighting Moammar Gadhafi’s forces need more and better weapons to win their conflict and spare more bloodshed.
Foreign deliveries of military hardware would give the rebels a chance to “decide this battle quickly (and) to spill as little blood as possible,” said Mahmoud Jibril, of the Transitional National Council.
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To all the Libyans forced to join Gaddafi forces & those who were killed for refusing to obey orders, you will not be forgotten #feb17#libya
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Very heavy bombardment by NATO in Brega last night from 11pm to 3.30am following end of NATO deadline to G forces
wheelertweets James Wheeler
Bir Ayad #Libya: The center of this strategic waystop. The road in the distance goes back toward #Zintan. June 28, ’11 twitpic.com/5j1eme
Danya
3 years ago when my mother became sick in #LIBYA we took her to a hospital in #TRIPOLI ..the doctor didn’t even have a pen to write with .
Thanku4theAnger THANKU4THEANGER
Tripoli: VIdeo by FFs of 16th Street in Soug Aljuma
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wheelertweets James Wheeler
Bir Ayad #Libya: Men on watch are seeking the cool of the meager shade available, not sitting in the open. June 28, ’11 twitpic.com/5j1cti
NATO says not involved in arms aid to Libyan Freedom Fighters
Rebel fighters take up position on the front line, west of Ajdabiyah, June 27, 2011.
(Reuters) – NATO was not involved in a French airlift of weapons to Libyan rebels, the alliance’s chief said on Thursday, sharpening differences over how far Western powers should go to oust Muammar Gaddafi.
France on Wednesday became the first NATO country to openly acknowledge arming rebels seeking to topple Gaddafi, who has resisted an uprising against his rule that has turned into the bloodiest of the “Arab Spring” revolts sweeping the region.
The French weapons airlift has ruffled diplomatic feathers, with some governments questioning whether it contravenes a United Nations arms embargo and goes beyond the terms of a U.N. resolution authorizing the use of force to protect civilians.
NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen, was asked by reporters on a visit to Vienna if NATO was involved in the French move. “No,” he answered.
“As regards compliance with the U.N. Security Council resolution, it is for the U.N. sanctions committee to determine that,” Rasmussen said.
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Khiria
Someone please explain why #Russia is being such a pain in the ass with #Libya?
AJE:
Libyan man shares proof of violence in Tripoli
Ali, who has returned to his hometown of Misurata, narrates horror that he faced in Libyan capital.
As the pro-democracy fighters advance in Libya, news of what has been going on in Gaddafi-held areas is being revealed.
Al Jazeera’s Sue Turton has met one man who has managed to escape Tripoli, carrying extraordinary pictures of violence in the capital in his back pocket.
Here is her report on Ali’s return to Misurata.
Ali’s face is concealed in this report for the protection of his family members who are still in Tripoli.
VID:
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Libye – 3 traîtres : Bongo, Jammeh, Wade
Le président gabonais Ali Bongo Ondimba, celui de la Gambie Yayah Jammeh et du Sénégal Abdoulaye Wade, sont les hydres de l’Afrique. Inconsistants, perdus dans leurs tours d’ivoire, incapables de comprendre le monde, à contre-courant de la marche de l’Afrique, ils voguent à vau l’eau, en suivant comme des moutons, le président français, Nicolas Sarkozy.
Peut-on parler de renégats de Benghazi et de renégats Africains ? Sans doute, quoique ceux de Benghazi sont aussi Africains au même titre que les trois chefs d’États africains qui viennent de s’humilier en apportant, qui, leur soutien aux sous-fifres de Benghazi, qui, en faisant des déclarations à l’emporte- pièce. On peut comprendre le président gabonais dont le pays a assuré pendant tout le mois de mars la présidence du conseil de sécurité des Nations unies, par le bais de son représentant permanent auprès de l’organisation mondiale, M. Emmanuel Issozé-Ngondet. Mon Gabon croit qu’il fait partir des grands du monde et avait d’ailleurs été favorable à la résolution contre la Libye qui a tant fait, pourtant, pour ce pays.
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LIBYE – Contre l’engrenage militaire – Urgence d’une solution politique !
— Mots-clés associés : communiqués
Le MRAP a, depuis le premier instant, manifesté sa pleine solidarité aux mouvements populaires pour la démocratie, l’égalité et la justice sociale en Libye, comme avant en Tunisie, en Égypte, ainsi que dans l’ensemble de la région arabe.
Il a aussi condamné la dérive meurtrière du dictateur de la Jamahiriya libyenne – prêt à tout pour se maintenir au pouvoir – et qui devra répondre devant la Cour Pénale Internationale des crimes de guerre qu’il aura commis.
Pour autant, le MRAP se doit de mettre en garde contre la grave et dangereuse aventure guerrière menée aujourd’hui par les forces de l’OTAN, tout particulièrement sous l’impulsion des gouvernements français et britanniques, au nom de « la protection des populations civiles libyennes » alors que l’alliance atlantique prépare actuellement l’opinion publique à ce que les bombardements se poursuivent jusqu’en septembre.
Il est clair que l’intervention militaire ne s’est pas limitée à la stricte application de la résolution 1973 du Conseil de Sécurité des Nations Unies visant à « la protection des populations et zones civiles, et à assurer l’acheminement sans obstacle ni contretemps de l’aide humanitaire et la sécurité du personnel humanitaire ». L’intervention aérienne a causé de nouvelles victimes civiles. En Libye, comme précédemment en Irak et en Afghanistan – malgré des contextes différents – la mémoire nous impose de garder présentes à l’esprit les violations graves des droits humains et, plus généralement des normes du droit international : crimes de guerre ou crimes contre l’humanité.
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alchemist
1 Here is what I expect from the meeting of #AU dictators or as like to call it “Union of African Tyrants & Rapists” as most R illegitimate
2 The #AU dictators lead by their chief rapist #Zuma will: 1- call 4 immediate ceasefire specially by #NATO & the FF citing civilians loss
3 The #AU dictators lead by their chief rapist #Zuma will also 2- Condemn in the strongest terms the alleged supply of arms to “the rebels”
UK sends body armor, police uniforms to Free Libyans
June 30, 2011
LONDON — Libya’s opposition leader said Thursday that rebels need more weapons and funding, as Britain offered new body armor and uniforms for civilian police officers in the country’s eastern cities.
British Foreign Secretary William Hague said the U.K. was offering 5,000 sets of body armor, 6,650 uniforms, 5,000 high-visibility vests and communications equipment to help police protect rebel leaders and international officials.
But in talks in Vienna, Libya’s opposition chief insisted rebels fighting Moammar Gadhafi’s forces need more and better weapons to win their conflict and spare more bloodshed.
Foreign deliveries of military hardware would give the rebels a chance to “decide this battle quickly (and) to spill as little blood as possible,” said Mahmoud Jibril, of the Transitional National Council.
Jibril spoke after meeting Austrian Foreign Minister Michael Spindelegger and a day after France acknowledged air-dropping weapons to the rebels.
French military spokesman Col. Thierry Burkhard said Wednesday that France had airlifted weapons to Libyan civilians in a mountain region south of Tripoli. The deliveries of guns, rocket-propelled grenades and munitions took place in early June in the western Nafusa mountains, when Gadhafi’s troops had encircled civilians.
Britain’s government said it believed the French decision to supply weapons fell within the terms of the United Nations Security Council resolution that authorizes international action in Libya.
But China questioned whether or not the supplying of weapons contravened the international agreement. Russia too has previously complained about the scope of the NATO-led air campaign in Libya.
“China calls on the international community to strictly follow the spirit of the relevant resolution of the U.N. Security Council and avoid taking any action that goes beyond the mandate of the resolution,” Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei told reporters. “We always call for a political resolution to the Libyan crisis so as to restore peace and stability as soon as possible.”
China’s Premier Wen Jiabao said on Monday in London that nations should seek a political solution to demands for Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi to step down after 42 years in power.
In London, Hague said the new supplies from Britain would help the opposition protect the growing community of diplomats and aid workers in eastern Libya.
Police will be able to “better protect Transitional National Council representatives and the significant international and NGO communities in Benghazi, Misrata and other areas of Libya” under opposition control, Hague said.
Jibril also warned that unless the opposition council receives large amounts of foreign money, schools will not be able to open later this year. If follows warnings from the rebels that hospitals are also running short on cash and supplies.
Earlier this week, the opposition was handed an initial $100 million in donor money to pay for salaries and fuel. The international contact group on Libya has already pledged to supply more than $1.3 billion for Libya’s opposition.
Austrian officials, who asked for anonymity because their information was sensitive, said the government was ready to unfreeze some of the billions of dollars frozen in Austrian accounts and funnel them to the rebels but only after making sure that such a move did not violate laws prohibiting the rights of the account holders, many of them private citizens.
Source AP
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1. Europe should stop dithering – Question: do they want Gaddafi out? answer yes. Do the the freedom Fighters need help? answer yes. Is sooner better than later? answer yes – will New Libya remember those that help her during the conflict? answer yes. Will New Libya have the potential to repay? answer probably a thousand
2. times greater than Greece!!!!!!!!!
A dream to ponder on:
It was hard going to sleep with that fact on my mind, the lost 42years, times of suppression and starvation of the mind and soul and ever constant fear. Sleep came so with it a dream.
A Libya clean, fresh and vibrant, tree lined boulevards, gleaming architectural marvels reaching to the sky, not a portrait or green flag in sight. Parks, theatres, mosques, churches, temples and synagogues in harmony, Cities reflecting their African, Arab, Berber and European roots, connected by highways, and high speed train lines stretching from Tunis to Cairo. Schools and Universities free of indoctrination, sponsored by the great universities of the world – Cambridge, Oxford, Yale and Harvard. Hospitals and Medical training facilities that would be the envy of all Africa. Libya’s beautiful coast peppered with Holiday resorts and marinas and water sport facilities that would rival France, Spain and Italy. State of the art low carbon power stations and desalination plants providing clean power and water for Libya and Europe. Great expansive Photovoltaic stations spreading across the desert providing true green power for all. Libya a true emblem of a brave new world and a future we may all aspire to.
“yes, itwas for only but a moment, and then in but a dream
Yet knows the dreamer’s yearning heart, dreams be not what they seem”
All what could have been – but all that could be – “Build it and they will come”
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Comment by Cerrinoart — June 30, 2011 @ 13:46
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Aidworker:
Gadity
Yesterday we visited the UAE camp in Dheba which is around 3km away from Wazin boarder. The camp is in a better condition
in comparison to Rmada camp. The tents are bigger,there’s less people, seems more organised. Red crescent helpers all over
Went 2 the #Libya borders today stood by it. We were speechless. The liberation flag was hanging high
Scouts from Benghazi present. Each responsible for an age group both girls&boys, organising programes songs&games
It was so cute watching the kids respond to different whistle sounds, cheering or calling back. The sun burns are visible on their faces
As soon as a camera is pulled out they gather in big groups and sing the libyan anthem or songs from darna, I tried asking them to sing
Something unrelated to Libya or the revolution they looked at me with blank faces, like I wasn’t making sense. This means everything2them
The amount of talents these children have is amazing mashA. We’ve all noticed it, in&out of camps
I’m in Tunisia :)
The hightlight of yesterdays trip has to be the visit to the Tunisian-Libyan boarder, known as Wazin
Looking at those mountains, the independence flag waving up high. Cars lined up waiting to get in, other going in Libya.
This is the boarder, the quality sucks, taken with bb twitpic.com/5j1uw8
Water truck “Free Nalut” driving towards Libyan boarder ♥ twitpic.com/5j1vmi
Behind those mountains is where all freedom fighters are #aidtrip twitpic.com/5j1wgr
FreeLibyanman
Preliminary #Gallery for Collectible remnants of Ammunition used by #Gaddafi forces in #Nafousa mountain #Zintan on.fb.me/kcYZHA
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Danya
There was a time in #Libya when #Gaddafi used to hang people in front of their houses and then bulldoze the house.
bencnn benwedeman
This week banks in #misrata opened for first time in 4 months. Only opened 3 days a week. City suffering from cash shortage.
LIBYA_WIN
NATO strikes are nice but mostly useless if it’s just weapon bunkers which stocks have been displaced – #Libyans are the ones progressing!
Sure, giving us weapons probably is over-interpreting #UN resolution, but really, #NATO was hardly going anything the shelling death before!
I really am glad #France is our ally. There was a massacre happening in the #Nafusa mountains, no aids or weapons could reach them- OR HELP!
I don’t understand why people bash #France for doing the right thing and giving us weapons to defend ourselves if #NATO wasn’t gonna do it!
PROOF:
The regimen in Bny wleed city is telling the students that they would graduate with A grades without even taking the final exams if they participate in the battle of Misrata
هذا ما يسمى بالتعليم الواطي و الأخلاق الوضيعة
El régimen de BNY wleed ciudad le está diciendo a los estudiantes que se gradúan con un grado sin tomar los exámenes finales si participan en la batalla de Misrata
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Gheblawi
They are growing fast! 12 ‘freedom tomato’ plants twitpic.com/5j2p3h
NYT:
Battle For Libya | June 29, 2011
Training and Yafran photo’s:
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No “mission creep” in Libya, NATO chief vows
June 30, 2011
But he said NATO had “successfully implemented” the U.N. Security Council resolution on Libya, the no fly zone, the arms embargo and also the “effective protection” of civilians.
The bombing is backed by a Security Council resolution authorising force to protect civilians, but Britain, France and the United States say they will not stop until Gaddafi falls.
As the NATO operation extends beyond 90 days, fissures have appeared in the coalition against Gaddafi, with Italy calling for a suspension to the bombing and U.S. officials complaining about the lack of European firepower.
Dutch Defence Minister Hans Hillen warned this week against “mission creep”, in comments underscoring alliance divisions.
Rasmussen rejected such fears: “There is no mission creep and there will be no mission creep.”
The former Danish prime minister said: “I do believe that a combination of strong military pressure and reinforced political pressure — more and more isolation of the Gaddafi regime — will eventually lead to the collapse of the regime.”
The rebels’ advances have been slow, although they say they have made considerable progress in the past week.
“At the end of the day … it is for the opposition forces to do the fighting on the ground because we have no intention whatsoever to put troops on the ground,” Rasmussen said.
Jibril, the rebel leader, said that arming the anti-Gaddafi forces could help speed an end to the civil war. “Giving them weapons will be able to decide the battle more quickly, so that we can shed as little blood as possible,” he said.
Source Reuters
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MSF:
From a rock to a hard place: The neglected victims of the conflict in Libya
Date Published: 30/06/2011 12:40
Since war broke out in Libya, over one million people have fled fighting, violence and abuses. They include men, women, children and the elderly, and they are fleeing for their lives.
These victims of war are seeking refuge wherever they can, in the hope of finding safety. As well as Libyans, there are people from Nigeria, Sudan, Somalia, Eritrea, Bangladesh and at least 20 other countries.
Most crossed land borders, while others have risk their lives on the Mediterranean Sea to reach Malta and Italy.
This is the hidden story of the Libyan conflict. The war is having an impact not only on Libyan nationals, but also on the 2.5 million migrants working, living or passing through the country.
Personal stories
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4Adam Adam
A young man took a photo of a poster with the definition of independence inside a classroom at Yefren School. nyti.ms/lkSUWl #Libya
almuntasir
I received my supplies,tonight is going to be a big night Tripoli my biggest mural yet going to take hour to complete but im ready!
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
#Turkey CARGO SHIP “ARON” now departing #Tripoli #Libya after having supplied #Gaddafi’s murder machine. #feb17
Libye/livraison d’armes aux rebelles: Moscou exige des explications de Paris
MOSCOU – La Russie a demandé des explications à la France sur les livraisons d’armes effectuées aux rebelles libyens, a déclaré jeudi le ministre russe des Affaires étrangères, Sergueï Lavrov.
Nous avons demandé aujourd’hui à nos collègues français s’il était bien vrai que des armes avaient été livrées aux rebelles libyens. Nous attendons la réponse, a déclaré M. Lavrov, cité par les agences russes.
Si cela se confirmait, ce serait une violation grave de la résolution 1970 du Conseil de sécurité de l’ONU, a ajouté M. Lavrov.
Ces déclarations interviennent à la veille de la visite à Moscou du ministère français des Affaires étrangères, Alain Juppé, qui doit rencontrer M. Lavrov vendredi.
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Guma_el_gamaty Guma El-Gamaty
A fact: biggest source of arms for FF is Gadhafi himself as his forces always run when attacked leaving large arms and ammunition behind!
Abe:
Got a pallet of orthopaedic braces today, donated by Allied Christian Aid. Will make it with our next container. @LibyanAid
septimius_
Some leaders die to save their ppl, While arab leaders will kill ’their ppl to save themselves twitpic.com/5j2dnu via @Yifrenia #Arabspring
MedAli
Quote of the last days from the UNHCR Remada camp manager: “I have to admit it, Tunisians are doing our job…” #Sigh
Breaking: Tripoli: Gaddafi forces are now broadcasting on 104.3 FM which was used by #NATO to warn civilians before bombing raids Libya
2011feb17
No sign of NATO over Tripoli for the last 2 days. Hope they are helping civilians of Misrata and Nafusa mountain!
Thanku4theAnger THANKU4THEANGER
Kikla:G forces shelling town since 5am.So far today failed twice to enter town& fight ongoing.2 martyrs & 4 lightly injured FFs #feb17#libya
Britain’s Foreign Secretary William Hague says the U.K. is sending body armor, police uniforms and communications equipment to the police force of Libya’s opposition.
Hague said in a statement Thursday that the U.K. was offering 5,000 sets of body armor, 6,650 uniforms, 5,000 high-visibility vests and the communication tools.
The equipment is being supplied to Libya’s Transitional National Council, based in the eastern city of Benghazi.
Hague said the provision would allow police to better protect opposition figures, international officials and nongovernmental groups based in Libya’s eastern cities.
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The International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor met Libyan rebel leader Mahmud Jibril here Wednesday, his office said, two days after judges issued an arrest warrant for Muammar Gaddafi.
Prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo “used the opportunity to reiterate the responsibility of Libyan authorities in implementing … the arrest warrants issued” for the Libyan leader, his son Saif al-Islam, and intelligence chief Abdullah al-Senussi, a statement said.
He told Jibril, the top foreign affairs official of the rebels’ National Transitional Council, that the next step in the investigation “will concern the allegations of war crimes that might have been committed by the parties to the conflict, of attacks against sub-Saharian Africans wrongly perceived as mercenaries and of mass rapes”.
Libyan rebel chief Mahmoud Jibril said on Thursday it may take years for his forces to resume oil exports from the country where they are trying to topple leader Muammar Gaddafi.
“No, no oil is being sold. A lot of the oil well system was destroyed, especially in the East,” he told a news conference, adding the system had to be restored.
“We really don’t know when we will be able to do that. You know the situation we are in. It can be it takes months, it can take days, it can also be that it takes years.”
Libya’s opposition leader says rebels fighting Moammar Gadhafi need more and better weapons to win their fight with as little bloodshed as possible.
Mahmoud Jibril spoke Thursday after meeting Austrian Foreign Minister Michael Spindelegger. A day earlier, France acknowledged air-dropping weapons to the rebels.
Jibril also warned that unless the Transitional National Council receives large amounts of money from abroad schools will not be able to open later this year.
Comment on airdrop weapons:
Donald Rothwell, a professor of international law at the Australian National University, told Al Jazeera that France’s arms supplying operations might arguably fall within NATO’s mandate, as outlined by UN resolution 1973.
I think one of the key issues is whether the weapons supplied by the French are defensive weapons, or whether they’re supplied with offensive use in mind.
If the weapons are used for attack, however, the rebels and those arming them could be criminally liable.”
Be tried by 12 or carried by six – It’s a no brainer.
All attack on a ruthless murdering Dictatorship is defense. As long as Gaddafi’s forces in Libya exist no Libyan is safe.
Are leftists like Rothwell born clueless or are they made that way?
I would have thought that evolution would have awarded them all the Darwin extinction prize but somehow they continue to thrive.
Well, leftists like Rothwell survive and thrive in democracies but they are exterminated in Totalitarian societies like Libya.
I don’t know if that’s Ironic, Tragic, or just Life’s “Theatre of the Absurd”.
Breaking: Tripoli update courtesy of Press solidarity in Benghazi.
1. Tripoli: Gaddafi forces are storing corpses of their dead in refrigerators of national cattle & meat company.
EndTyranny101 Ahmed Sanalla
2. Tripoli: Abdulla #Senoussi & family r staying at the Alnfat Hospital in Alfalah area. Top floor was evacuated to accommodate them
3. Tripoli: Gaddafi forces are attacking homes of officers & soldiers who haven’t reported to work (AWL).
4. Tripoli Gaddafi forces kidnap family members of Soldiers & officers who haven’t reported to work (AWL) until they turn themselves over.
EndTyranny101 Ahmed Sanalla
5. Tripoli: Gaddafi forces are moving all weapons & ammunition from base 77 to Alnaser forest by the zoo. using Trees as coverage.
EndTyranny:
Gaddafi for the past 4 years changed the dates when Libya fasts & celebrates Eid Alfaitr &Alatha.He played politics with religon
Al Baghdadi Al Mahmoudi Gaddafi’s PM has claimed that the #Nafousa Mountains are completely under their control & No advances from FF #Libya
African Leaders Scorn NATO From $837 Million Resort as Qaddafi Clings On
African leaders will probably scorn the international campaign against Libya’s Muammar Qaddafi today from the luxury of an Equatorial Guinea resort built by a president who imprisoned critics in the run up to their bi- annual summit.
Equatorial Guinea’s leader, Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, will oversee the African Union meeting at a purpose-built 580 million-euro ($837-million) resort near the capital of an oil- rich nation where three quarters of the population earn less than $2 a day, according to the World Bank.
Obiang, who came to power after overthrowing his uncle in 1979, now presides over an organization that is taking the moral high ground as it looks for a peaceful end to Qaddafi’s rule. Leaders are demanding the North Atlantic Treaty Organization halt its bombing campaign in Libya and accuse the International Criminal Court of pouring “oil on the fire” by issuing an arrest warrant for Qaddafi.
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AJE:
Libya: War and rape
Have Muammar Gadaffi’s forces used rape as a weapon to suppress Libya’s uprising?
s rape being used as a weapon in Libya?
Muammar Gaddafi, his son Saif and his intelligence chief, Abdullah Senussi, were indicted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) this week charged with crimes against humanity allegedly committed during the Libyan uprising. The ICC said there were “reasonable grounds” to believe that the three men were responsible for the murder and persecution of civilians.
The charges are based on an investigation by the court’s chief prosecutor, Luis Moreno-Ocampo, launched in February at the behest of the UN Security Council.
So far the indictment relates only to the first weeks of the conflict, but it is likely to expand to cover subsequent events. If so, then the court may also be asked to rule on allegations that Gaddafi’s regime has used rape as a weapon against its opponents.
These claims first surfaced in March when a Libyan woman, Eman al-Obeidi, burst into a Tripoli hotel and told journalists she had been raped by security forces. Though she was quickly bundled away, other similar accusations have since emerged.
As Al Jazeera’s Sue Turton has been finding out, getting evidence to substantiate the claims is far from easy.
Some of the content of this film is disturbing.
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Tweeter asks:
What is wrong with all these old “leaders” ? They think in only old ways………..Ways that have no place in the world anymore……..
Where do these leaders get their ideas from?
Aid ships underway, the Gaza flotilla, with food and med. aid were sabotaged.
Propellorshafts were partially ground through so these aid ships would get into serious trouble whilst at sea.
Sultan said:
“Mubarak had 30 years to reform Egypt, then he tried to do it all in six days. Netanyahu is Mubarak of Israel”
“The people who need an Arab Spring the most are the Israelis and the Palestinians”
AJE:
Gaddafi laid 550 mines (plastic, so hard to detect) nr Misurata. t.co/3KXFeOZ.
english.aljazeera.net/indepth/features/...
Thanku4theAnger THANKU4THEANGER
Gaddafi shelling of civilian areas of Misrata leads to this …. #feb17 #libya youtube.com/watch?feature=…
www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ZC4fZUuq99s#at=176
alchemist
In the early hrs of Thur, #NATO copters struck targets in & near #Brega including the airport & the industrial sector, & al-3arghoob
PeterLeng Peter Leng
#Libya PM said govt forces controlled 80% of Libyan land, only pockets of violence/rebellion. Libya army doing well in face of NATO strikes
PeterLeng Peter Leng
#Libya PM said govt forces controlled 80% of Libyan land, only pockets of violence/rebellion. Libya army doing well in face of NATO strikes
Answer:
septimius_
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@PeterLeng you cant even make up this stuff if you want it to!
PeterLeng Peter Leng
Baghdadi said it was as impossible as farming in the sea for NATO to occupy Libya. Libya strong and powerful, and ready for war
PeterLeng Peter Leng
According to Libyan intelligence, French weapons had fallen into hands of Al Qaeda, so French arms wld be used to kill French Citizens
PeterLeng Peter Leng
Baghdadi Mahmudi said France had been reckless and clearly violated UN resolution – and he demanded UN Security Council session to discuss
PeterLeng Peter Leng
#Libya PM told us this afternoon that French airdrop of arms to rebels was violation of Libyan sovereignty and declaration of war
ma:
Brace yourselves: Libyan state TV reporting “assassination attempt” on Sarkozy in south of France —> youtu.be/gi3GmIrrXU4
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gi3GmIrrXU4&feature=youtu.be
la-la-land…….
Thanku4theAnger THANKU4THEANGER
Tripoli:G forces raiding homes of military personnel absent from work. Keep a family member hostage till absentee surrenders himself #Libya
MOVIE:
Lion of the Desert roars for Libya’s rebels
This epic, Gaddafi-funded portrait of resistance hero Omar Mukhtar is a little hammy but historically on cue
Omar Mukhtar is honoured in Libya as an Arab hero who offered staunch resistance to imperialism. It is surprising, then, that this biopic casts in almost every Libyan speaking role an American or European actor – notably, John Gielgud as Sharif al-Ghariyani, and Anthony Quinn as Omar Mukhtar himself. If you’re thinking “typical Hollywood”, think again. Far from being a Hollywood movie, Lion of the Desert was funded by Libyan dictator, fashion plate and occasional Charlie Sheen impersonator Muammar Gaddafi. Perhaps Gaddafi thought western audiences would take his film more seriously if he cast A-list British and American actors. They didn’t. Lion of the Desert failed to roar at the box office, taking by some reports about $1.5 million against Gaddafi’s $35 million investment. Which is a pity, because –if you can get past the Gaddafi association – it’s actually a pretty good movie.
www.guardian.co.uk/film/filmblog/2011/j...
At least he lost money:)
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
Confirmed: A civilian plane from #Benghazi carrying weaponry landed at an improvised runway in #Nafusa about ten days ago
Was that the airdrop?
Khiria
#Benghazi, #Libya: Old women are writing poems & songs about how #Sarkozy & #France saved their lives.
almuntasir
so im getting my paint ready for the spray and i turn on 104.3 fm to listen to #NATO and loyalists are on it! They managed to hack it!
yes, we heard that, NATO will change channels, don’t worry…..
SKY NEWS:
UK To Give Body Armour To Libya Rebels
The Foreign Secretary has announced that the Government is supplying further body armour and other equipment for use by the Libyan rebels.
In a written statement to Parliament, William Hague confirmed an announcement on May 16 that the Government intended to provide additional practical and material assistance to the National Transitional Council (NTC).
Five thousand sets of body armour, 6,650 police uniforms, 5,000 high-visibility vests, and communications equipment will be donated for the sole use of the civilian police force under the control of the NTC.
In his statement, Mr Hague said: "This equipment will enable the civilian police to carry out their functions more securely and better protect NTC representatives and the significant international and NGO communities in Benghazi, Misratah and other areas of Libya now controlled by the NTC.
news.sky.com/skynews/Home/World-News/UK...
adamschreck Adam Schreck ( Rixos)
I’m sure the cleaning staff enjoyed the peanut M&Ms that went missing from my room. At least I hope it was just cleaners …
June 30, 2011 CNN’s Ben Wedeman talks with a refugee from Tripoli who describes conditions in the city. They’re bad.
VID:
www.cnn.com/video/data/2.0/video/world/...
libyanproud
#Nafusa : #Kikla : Another martyr from this morning’s battles his name is Ahmed AlBandi ! Allah Akbar ! !
LibyaLiberty likes to help out:)
They won’t understand u unless u say “Merci Beaucoup!”
French military air-drop arms to Libya rebels Thank You France!
LIBTRIP
Very emotional documentary about Malak’s story and the death of her siblings cause by #Gaddafi bombardment
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtfGuzepc7E&fea...
bint_
Why’ve ppl suddenly developed a major issue to providing weapons to ppl to protect their homes,bt had no qualms arming Gaddafi in the past?
Gallery: Battle for Libya
Picture 1 of 10
A destroyed aircraft sits on the tarmac at the military airfield in Misurata, the scene of heavy NATO bombing. Western intervention has played a key role in this conflict and revolutionary forces say they would not be in the position they are today without such assistance.
George Henton provides Al Jazeera with a closer look at the many aspects of the war in Libya.
feb17.info/images/gallery-battle-for-li...
libyanproud
BREAKING : #Nafusa : #KIKLA : Freedom Fighters have entered and kicked #gaddafi forces out of #gwaleesh . Allah Akbar . #Feb17 #Libya
libyanproud
BREAKING : #Gwaleesh is FREE ! ALLAH AKBAR ! Reminant g forces being removed
FromJoanne Joanne
#NTC send a delegation to African leaders, the AU 17th summit, which opened Thursday in #Malabo Equatorial Guinea
Almanara Libya
#Libya // Press Solidarity: Quoting a reliable source
Gaddafi Forces in Ghout Arraman in #Tripoli City are hiding rockets and tanks under trees
The source also confirmed that they place Tree branches on them when moving around with with the machinery
libyans_revolt
#Gaddafi PM said our forces controlled 80% of Libyan land.!!
That means “only 20% still under hallucination pills influence.”………
Tripoli: Some of Gaddafi forces are reportedly driving around in diplomatic vehicles after having their vehicles targeted by FF
CNN:
Can air power end Libya war?
It was supposed to have been over in a few days. World powers would go in with fighter jets and the world’s most sophisticated precision-guided weapons to render Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi powerless.
But that’s not the way things happened.
As NATO’s airstrikes crossed the 100-day mark, analysts blamed a host of faulty assumptions, including success based solely on surgical airstrikes, for a protracted war that some fear could drag on for more months.
“It’s absolutely wrong to think that an air campaign can win this,” said Andrew McGregor of the Jamestown Foundation and director of Aberfoyle International Security, a Toronto-based agency specializing in security issues related to the Islamic world.
globalpublicsquare.blogs.cnn.com/2011/0...
More Signs That Libya’s Conflict is Heading for a Political Solution
The news that France has begun supplying arms to Libyan rebels is likely to deepen discord within the NATO alliance, which is in charge of the 103-day Western military campaign, but has refrained from giving direct support to the rebels given that the mission was authorized by a U.N. Security Council resolution aimed at protecting Libya’s civilians. While the French deem arming the rebels as permissible within the bounds of the U.N. resolution, many other interested parties, within NATO and outside, regard it as a violation of that resolution’s arms embargo. But such legal niceties are of secondary importance; the bigger problem facing the NATO effort is that the European alliance members who have undertaken most of the combat over Libya near the limits of the resources they can devote to expeditionary warfare. And the U.S. is highly unlikely, given the level of opposition on Capitol Hill to even the current limited support role, to fill the breach. Pressure is growing within the alliance and outside of it to end the military campaign and seek a political solution to the crisis, with the bombing campaign having weakened the regime but not broken it.
globalspin.blogs.time.com/2011/06/30/mo...
4Adam Adam
Dropping arms food & med supplies prevented humanitarian catastrophe & a massacre in #Nafusa Mt that rebelled against Gaddafi.Thanks #France
dernawiya Hanan
#Gaddafi formed a “democratic” govt. W/Executive, Legislative, and Judicial Branches.
While ensuring each indiv. Had a voice, there was no central power other than #Gaddafi in #Libya
#gaddafi layed down the law, w/his military supporters ready to DEFEAT any challengers,
And in #Libya to “defeat” means public hanging or life in underground prison.
Even though Islam calld for respect to both Jews and Christians, #Gaddafi began persecuting them
#Gaddafi led a movement to force Jews out of #Libya,
Even though #Gaddafi’s own mother was a #Libyan Jew.
FreeLibyanman FreeLibyan
Long time we did not hear any strikes from #NATO. did #Gaddafi die?! or #NATO is in holiday??!
Almanara Libya
#Libya #Tripoli // Press Solidarity: Our Correspondent has reported that #Gaddafi’s regime are collecting arms and communication devices inside AlJalaa Hospital at Omar AlMokhtar Street so NATO do not airstrike them
4Adam Adam
Pro-democracy fighter shares proof of violence in Tripoli bit.ly/loxbAL #Tripoli #Libya #feb17
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KCClPHqArY&fea...
Almanara Libya
#Libya // Press Solidarity: Quoting eyewitnesses in #Tripoli city, at night some mercenaries are found at the checkpoint, and the source has mentioned that these mercenaries do not speak Arabic
4Adam Adam
World Report Correspondent, Jennifer London, in London following the money trail of dictator Gaddafi. youtube.com/watch?v=bcce4S… #Libya #Feb17
4Adam Adam
World Report Correspondent, Jennifer London, in London following the money trail of dictator Gaddafi. youtube.com/watch?v=bcce4S… #Libya #Feb17
libyanproud
#Nafusa : #Kikla : Third and Fourth martyrs Ahmed Alzayir and Walid Aljalli of kikla battles . Allah Akbar
Libya Tripoli Hospitals are also being used for mercenaries as well. The mercenaries are black Africans and do not speak Arabic.
Almanara Libya
#Libya // Press Solidarity: Quoting an eyewitness from #Tripoli: Gaddafi Forces are raiding the soldiers homes that have been absent from their work.
Gaddafi Forces issue an arrest warrant if the soldiers are not found at home and capture one of their family members until they hand in themselves.
The source has reported that a number of girls have been found with the marks of torture on their bodies after they were raped by Gaddafi Forces
Gaddafi:
I told you, my they people want me!
farest.tumblr.com/post/7086246590/serge...
“We decided to provide defensive weapons to civilians because we consider that these populations are threatened” French rep. in UN
MERCI FRANCE!!!!!
Libya
In the Brother Leader’s bunker
On the surface, life goes on. Beneath it, Libyans nervously watch and wait
HOURS after Colonel Muammar Qaddafi was indicted by the International Criminal Court at The Hague on June 27th, a rebel group calling itself the Free Generation Movement furtively torched a billboard in the heart of Tripoli, Libya’s capital, showing him in dress uniform. The impoverished residents of Souk al-Juma, one of Tripoli’s rubbish-strewn suburbs, quietly cheered the news of the arrest warrant. “I saw it on a television,” whispers a delighted video-games salesman. “He’s finished—game over, Qaddafi.”
Maybe so. But his security service is still cracking down on Tripoli’s restive suburbs. Every night armed checkpoints ensure that whole districts are locked down. Plain-clothes policemen still go from house to house, taking away suspected rebels or their sympathisers. “Some never come back,” says a young man who was detained for three days.
Fear stalks the capital. If you ask people about politics, they tend to flee into the city’s ill-stocked shops and unpaved alleys to escape the eyes of informers. “Neighbours are always watching,” says a resident, playing loud music to avoid being overheard. He turns it up even louder at night to drown out the sound of police guns. “They shoot for hours,” he says. “Often we cannot sleep.”
www.economist.com/node/18897605?story_i...
Libya’s money for Libyans
The world community is holding billions of dollars in Libyan assets. Now is the time to unfreeze those assets, grant the Libyan people some of their own money and alleviate the suffering.
Libya is undergoing great turmoil at the hands of a brutal regime simply because the Libyan people want to experience what others take for granted: freedom and democracy. Though parts of Libya are secured from Moammar Kadafi’s retaliation, these areas remain in desperate need of aid. The world community is holding billions of dollars in Libyan assets in their respective banks. Now is the time to unfreeze those assets, grant the Libyan people some of their own money and alleviate the suffering.
As I write this, Kadafi is systematically trying to destroy all those who dare oppose him. His brigades, by most estimates, have massacred more than 10,000 of their own people, devastated cities, towns and villages such as Misurata and Zawiya and displaced more than 50,000 people to camps in Tunisia and eastern Libya.
www.latimes.com/news/opinion/commentary...
tonybirtley tony birtley
will Libya cater for all Libyans. the islamists, theliberals? disagreements showing on frontlines between those who pray and those who don’t
grafixel
Ifi remember right #Qatar announced and did delivery of weapons to #Libya FF long ago.Why does only now same action by #France cause debate?
tonybirtley tony birtley
the shape of a new libya is probably going to be different from the one envisaged 4 months ago. Divisions may be hard to repair.
Thanku4theAnger THANKU4THEANGER
Tripoli: latest in G forces use of civilian places for ammo storage to avoid Nato, now using Jala Hospital in Omar Mukhtar road.#feb17#Libya
4Adam Adam
On Senate floor, Marco Rubio calls for assassination of Libya’s Moammar Gaddafi wmnf.org/news_stories/o… #Libya #feb17
www.wmnf.org/news_stories/on-senate-flo...
tonybirtley tony birtley
so the french are dropping weapons to the rebels in Libya for defensive reasons. who judges and what is UN resolution 1973 worth. Confusing
septimius_
*A SOBERING #FACT! 867 #journalists have been killed since we began keeping records in 1992 bit.ly/9p6m8J #CPJ
cpj.org/killed
NATO jets flying lower than usual over #Tripoli today tho no sign of airstrikes. They’re almost as loud as pro-gov supporters’ car horns
tonybirtley tony birtley
bid sad leaving misurata by boat to Malta. unsure of how things will turn out and leaving behind some good people who helped us a lot.
4libya
I like to thank #France for supporting free #Libya by following UN mandate 2 protect civilians & sending weapons to help stop massacres!
derna
How ironic that #Gaddafi began plotting to overthrow King Idris in 1959, when oil was discovered in #Libya.
Thanku4theAnger THANKU4THEANGER
Breaking: Tripoli: 2 G forces vehicles destroyed & 4 G forces injured at AlMaary street in Old town (AlMedina AlQadima) #Feb17 #Libya
Mushu
Oh Allah, let this blessed Friday be the day #Gaddafi falls.
LIBYA_WIN
I stand a witness, being in #Tripoli at the beginning of the conflict, even I had heard talk of direct orders by #Gaddafi to rape all women!
FreeLibyanman FreeLibyan
according to that, #Aisha is also part of crazy family’s decisions in shoot to kill policy .
4Adam Adam
#Libya’s 100 yrs Journey fr Colonization 2 Gaddafi’s"FreedomSocialismUnity" Aït Menguellet [En]
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yT-lFUwVebA&fea...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcQBQqNqtuo&fea...
Thanku4theAnger THANKU4THEANGER
Breaking: Tripoli: Heavy fire exchange at AlSawani bridge. Many G forces killed. Allah Akbar!
Smiffys
Libyans you are too honest. Never tell a Journalist anything anymore. They are there to make a story and don’t care about your welfare.
LibyanLion17 A Free Libyan
Reports that #France stated that it will not cease sending arms, as it is legally allowed & morally the right thing to do
Falep40
france is far more helping libya than russia.
very good news. Thank you France
Thanku4theAnger THANKU4THEANGER
Leader & Martyr of Zintan Mohamed Madani on 16 Feb. Men like him is why Gaddafi is hiding in holes youtu.be/xLOJWm4yo2c
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLOJWm4yo2c&fea...
Mushu
Just saw Aisha #Gaddafi’s interview. Doesn’t look like a (wo)man in mourning..
Thanku4theAnger THANKU4THEANGER
In Misrata … Gaddafi you messed with the wrong City youtu.be/1NHKFlP3QP4 #Libya #Feb17 #1JULY
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1NHKFlP3QP4&fea...
AlJazeera Arabic – Apparently, FFs in #Kufra captured 17 Somalian mercenaries today.
dovenews Libyan™
Reports that the #Egyptian court may issue a court order on Saturday 2nd July to stop #Gaddafi’s TV channels from broadcasting on #Nilesat.
4Adam Adam
Libya’s young generation struggled for getting a job, car, house or even to travel. Today they struggle for something more precious dignity!
moiatable
#Libya – Russia just angry with France about arms drops because #France sent in product samples before they did!
AJE:
- Libya
Brahim Beitelmal, the head of Misurata’s military council, has told Al Jazeera’s Sue Turton that the rebels there are talking with French authorities in the hopes of being supplied with weapons, much like their co-revolutionaries to the south in the Nafusa Mountains have been receiving machine guns and RPGs by air drop.
Beitelmal said he hoped the French would say yes but couldn’t say whether they would.
blogs.aljazeera.net/liveblog/libya-jun-...
Heinz: FFs are now moving forward in Zlitan and #Khums. #Khamis G. has become quiet after C&C bombed in #Zlitan.
dovenews Libyan™
#France has supplied arms to #FF & #Russia accused France on Thursday of committing a “crude violation” of a U.N.
WEELULE
Aisha your father has been a guide to ignorance and bigotry, and a symbol of tyranny, cruelty, madness and destruction
david_bachmann_
#Libya NTC head #Jibril spending a night and morning in Vienna. Met Austrian foreign minister + continued to Berlin thereafter.
SecularLibya
#Gharyan: #NATO bombing G forces camps in several areas including the River camp near the highway #
Thanku4theAnger THANKU4THEANGER
SIRTE is coming for you G is.gd/dmpTKX #Feb17 #Libya #1JULY
www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=1542...
REUTERS:
Gaddafi’s daughter acknowledges talks with Libya rebels
Forces Kadhafi ont brûlé 15 maisons appartenant à des personnes qui soutiennent la révolution dans #Brega #Libye #kadhafoucrimes
Thanku4theAnger THANKU4THEANGER
Tell Muamar & his sons … In Zuwara there are TRUE MEN youtu.be/D4-dnqGyseQ #Feb17 #Libya #1JULY
www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4-dnqGyseQ&fea...
Defence
News Article
HMS Liverpool drives Gaddafi’s gunboats back to port
A Military Operations news article
30 Jun 11
The main gun of HMS Liverpool has recently driven four boats back to shore as the destroyer once again thwarted Colonel Gaddafi’s forces off Libya.
www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/DefenceNews/...
FreeLibyanman
everytime I tell my mum abt ppl killed by #Gaddafi forces, she instantly says (where #NETO**!) @NATO LOL.tink i ve 2 give her Rasmussen’s No
You gotta love Libyan moms!!!!!
dovenews Libyan™
70 officers & 200 soldiers have arrived to #Alrrujban after defection from Gaddafis regime and joined the #17feb revolution. #Nafusa
4Adam Adam
Major-Gen. AbdelFattah Younes: We do not want to attack #Sirte but they need to raise the white flag so they become a part of the new #Libya
dovenews Libyan™
10 people were injured due to the heavy bombardment on #Misrata by #Gaddafi forces. #Libya #Misrata #GaddafiCrimes
Danya
Walhi they are hayjing ow emdeyrn jow fe bab el azizyaha.. May etashmoush bokal :s…3aiiib! Ow hne ma3ndsh bnat and owlad yergso em3a ba3d!
libyans_revolt
#Gaddafitactics: #Gaddafi heard that #FF’s getting close to get him, He ordered his spokesman to put a poster saying “Gaddafi in Venezuela”
Alexblx
On Thursday 30th June 2011, @Alexblx said:
#FathiTerbil – ’the #Benghazi lawyer and human rights activist whose work representing the families of the victims massacred at #Tripoli ’s Abu Salim prison in 1996 ultimately led to the #17February revolution
www.enduringamerica.com/home/2011/6/30/... #Libya
THANKU4THEANGER
Mother of martyr in Nafusa praises God & asks for patience as she sees her son. Her faith & faith of others like her is why #Feb17 ’s victory is inevitable
VID:
www.tweetdeck.com/twitter/Thanku4theAng...
Skeptical4 Skeptic
So sad that many Libyans forced to fight for G are being sacrificed in this attrition war, #NATO should increase strikes&arm FFs instead!
FreeLibyanman
any news about the city of #Alshgega.if really confirmed, gonna be huge bang on the head of the murderer Gaddafi
viva #Libya viva Freeworld
LIBYA_WIN
#nothingsmoreirritating than #Gaddafi , his #Libyan brainwashed goons, his hired guns, his ex-followers jumping the #feb17 revolution train.
LIBTRIP LIBYA TRIPOLI
Orphanage Care Home in #Misrata taking care of 113 children – #Libya — دار الايتام — مصراته 29/06/2011
www.youtube.com/watch?v=evKh2gNQXQU&fea...
Skeptical4 Skeptic
#Brega front is black hole sucking #Gaddafi resources, attrition warfare by #NATO, that’s why #Younis said #Sirte liberation in 24 hours
20arb11
1 2 3 inshaAllah #Libya will be free. 4 5 6 gaddafi might leave in 2 weeks. 7 8 9 Gaddafis killings are a crime. _
Guma_el_gamaty Guma El-Gamaty
AU summit today some african corrupt dictators r sad Gadhafi will b out soon no more bribes! in their pockets 2 buy their votes and support
LibyanLion17 A Free Libyan
G forces in #Brega took another fierce beating today, hours of constant NATO attacks via air and sea.
Libya’s Gadhafi calls for volunteers, women answer
By David McKenzie, CNN
Tripoli, Libya (CNN) — Embattled Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi is calling for fresh volunteers in a months-long war with rebels attempting to bring about an end to his 42-year rule — and women of all ages are answering, CNN has learned.
Women from in and around Gadhafi’s stronghold of Tripoli have been traveling south to a training facility in Bani Walid to practice with weapons, a common sight in a country where young girls receive military training in schools.
As NATO’s airstrikes crossed the 100-day mark and rebels continue to fight to oust Gadhafi, he is tapping everything and everyone in his arsenal to hold on to power.
At the training facility in Bani Walid, women are training to “defend Moammar and the country,” said Sgt. Faraj Ramadan, a woman who is training other women to properly handle weapons.
“They train to use it, assemble it and take it apart, and to shoot,” she told CNN recently. “They were trained and got excellent scores.”
At a recent graduation at the facility, 40-year-old Fatima Masoud said she liked the training. She said she left her textile job every day at 4 p.m. to train.
“I liked training and defending my country, and now I’m am training women from all ages to use weapons,” she said.
It is unclear how many have answered Gadhafi’s call or how many had graduated from the program at Bani Walid.
But women are fighting alongside government forces.
A woman, who did not want to identified, fresh from the frontlines, attended the graduation. She was still wearing a cannula in her wrist.
“Do not underestimate any woman in Libya, whether old or young,” the woman said. “The woman is still able to perform more than you think.”
Gadhafi’s government claims it has handed out more than a million weapons to civilians since the uprising began. CNN cannot independently verify the claim.
VID:
edition.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/africa/06/30...
Inphinite_
#Pricesthatshockyou Black market petrol in #Libya (one of Africa’s biggest producers!) 30 times prices at the pump! #Feb17
Thanku4theAnger THANKU4THEANGER
Breaking: Gheryan: NATO bombing G forces camps in several areas including the River camp near the highway #Feb17 #Libya #1JULY
FromJoanne Joanne
#Brega was shown today who is BOSS by both #Nato ships and Nato Fig
bencnn benwedeman
#Misrata military spokesman says they are in talks with France to obtain weapons. French Defense Ministry yet to comment. #Libya #Feb17
Thanku4theAnger THANKU4THEANGER
#Feb17 getting more Weapons, Recognitions & Victories. G & his gang hiding in tunnels, hospitals & schools. Our dawn is breaking #Libya
20arb11
Is Gaddafi going to “organize” a demonstration in #Tripoli by Africans supporting him???? #Libya
FreeLibyanman
The next city is #Alasaba which is only 20km from #Gheryan if liberated, then 1 way traffic to #Tripoli.#Gaddafi needs 2 move now 2 #Sirte
La France défend sa décision de larguer des armes en Libye
NEW YORK/PARIS (Reuters) – La France a défendu sa décision de parachuter des armes aux insurgés libyens, une opération à laquelle l’Otan n’a pas été associée et qui suscite jeudi une controverse, les Nations unies ayant imposé en février un embargo sur les armes à la Libye.
Paris a reconnu mercredi que son armée avait procédé à des largages d’armes légères et de munitions afin de protéger les populations qui n’avaient pas les moyens de se défendre.
“Nous avons décidé de fournir des armes défensives aux populations civiles parce que nous considérons que ces populations sont menacées”, a déclaré mercredi soir à la presse le représentant permanent de la France auprès des Nations unies, Gérard Araud.
www.lepoint.fr/fil-info-reuters/la-fran...
Libya’s money mismanaged by Gaddafi
Libyan investment authority
Management information report:
September 30 2011
45 pages of info:)
tinyurl.com/3mbagzh http://tinyurl.com/62hzgkz
MORE MONEY INFO:
Global Witness: Another leaked document on #Libya Investment Fund.#LIA yfrog.com/h8xw7fbj
yfrog.com/keycjjbj
LibyanLion17 A Free Libyan
#Zliten FB Page: Clashes between FF + G forces on the city’s bridge. #Libya #Feb17
Thanku4theAnger THANKU4THEANGER
Tripoli : Heavy G security in city tonight specially Tajura, Soug aljuma , Seyahya, Janzur with fire exchanges in several areas #Feb17#Libya
Reports of NATO activity around #AlKhums
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
Apache helios bombing #Gaddafi forces between #GhutAlruman & #AlKhums now. Also Sea to Ground missiles on #Brega G forces.
Free Dr Rida Mazagri
Dr. Rida Mazagri is Libyan-American neurosurgeon that works in Charleston West Virginia, went to back Libya and been arrested by Gaddafi forces since 16/03/2011
Thanku4theAnger THANKU4THEANGER
Tripoli’s message to the world #Feb17 #Libya #1JULY yfrog.com/h8k9bthj
INTERVIEW AISHA GADDAFI VID.:
septimius_
To those who want to torture themselves and want to hear daddy’s girl! universalsubtitles.org/fr/videos/EEX7… #Libya
www.universalsubtitles.org/fr/videos/EE...
Ahmed
I don’t know how many Tanks Gaddafi has left..but he has plenty. FF in east had 20, majority were destroyed by NATO in April, other were captured by G forces after the strike. ..In Nafousa mountains FF captured 2 T-55 from Alqaa base which they took a few days back and a couple in misurata at best..and u cant just send a couple into the field without support and missiles to fire!
Thanku4theAnger THANKU4THEANGER
Heavy clashes on Zletin bridge taking place now between FFs and G forces #Feb17 #Libya #1JULY Allah Akba
Gharyan, dernière grande ville contrôlée par les forces de Kadhafi est “menacée” Les révolutionnaires st à 30km et l’OTAN bombarde la ville
Papaki
There is no stalemate. That’s just the new bogus meme of the “Save Gaddafi” camp. We’re winning. That is their fear
Libya Outreach Group:
Situation Report:
Libya – June 30, 2011
On June 29, 2010 Gaddafi soldiers were reported as injuring themselves to avoid battle, Gaddafi forces launched 11 rockets packed with metal balls into Misrata, Libyan TV reports that NATO air strikes killed 11 people in market in Tripoli, France announced that it had airlifted weapons to opposition forces in western mountains area; NATO stated that it had all the resources it needed to finish its mission; a weapons depot explodes on the outskirts of Benghazi; Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohamed al-Orabi met with Gaddafi Foreign Minister Abdul Atti Obiedi at the African Union summit in Equatorial Guinea; Gaddafi’s health minister was in Egypt on Wednesday to ask officials for medical supplies to meet shortages in Libya; Jean Ping, Chairman of the African Union Commission, states that the ICC arrest warrants “pour oil on the fire” instead of helping end the war; International Contact Group delivers $100 million to NTC, first payment of $1.3 billion pledge made in Abu Dhabi; ICC Chief Prosecutor Moreno-Ocampo states his office will investigate alleged war crimes committed by both sides, specifically claims of attacks on Sub-Saharan Africans thought to be mercenaries; NTC Finance Minister asks merchants to deposit their money in banks in a bid to tackle the liquidity squeeze in Libya’s liberated areas; NTC to review Gaddafi economic contracts; the Czech NGO People in Need (Člověk v tísni) secured 150,000 USD worth of medical equipment destined for a field hospital in the Libyan city of Daphnia; over 1,200 people are reported missing in Misrata; and The Libyan National Dialogue Conference has been rescheduled for July 9-11 in Rome, Italy.
Significant opportunities remain for international policymakers to positively impact the situation in Libya, such as by:
• Recognizing the National Transitional Council as the sole, legitimate representative of the Libyan people until Libyan civilians can hold democratic elections
• Unfreezing of Gaddafi regime assets as a means of facilitating humanitarian relief efforts in Libya to protect civilians from starvation and to facilitate peace and stability in liberated areas
• NTC to keep meticulous records of all expenditures to ensure transparency; said records should be made public as needed to ensure accountability and legitimacy
• Lifting of sanctions on air travel to Libya to help accelerate humanitarian relief, post-conflict, national reconciliation and democracy planning and development programs
• Formulating clear and consistent consensus of how to achieve ultimate goal of removing Gaddafi from power, marshaling all resources necessary to execute consensus vision, and ensuring that the country is able to smoothly transition into its pre-democracy phase
• Providing more humanitarian aid to the Libyan people in Western besieged cities, Misrata, Nafusa mountain region, Zintan and refugees at the border
• Providing pro-democracy fighters with weapons as a means of self-defense and participation in their struggle for freedom
• Protecting natural resources, such as natural water reserves and oil fields, along with natural heritage sites and ancient ruins, which have been threatened by Gaddafi forces
• Deploying fact-finding missions to Tripoli as a means of gaining access to prisons and facilities reported to house many kidnapped persons; including Ain-Zara and Abu Saleem prisons
• Preventing the creation of a power vacuum by promoting and facilitating the post-Gaddafi political transition process; investing in systems and structures that support post-conflict planning dialogue and programs that build leadership and management competencies
• Disabling Gaddafi’s capacity to circumvent UN Sanctions, particularly in the acquisition of oil through third parties, and repatriation and harboring of funds through key officials abroad
• Preventing foreign-national mercenaries from entering Libya and focusing on countries that continue to provide support to Gaddafi
• Widening NATO efforts to the full extent possible under UN Resolution 1973 to protect civilians and oust Gaddafi from power
• Reinstituting American participation and leadership in the NATO mission
MORE HERE:
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Violents combats entre résistants et forces de #Kadhafi sur le pont de Zliten (entrée de la ville)
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FFs of Tripoli in Misrata message is clear "We’re on our way with our brothers from Misrata " youtu.be/Hlf1BeUk6Zc #Feb17 #Libya
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hlf1BeUk6Zc&fea...
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
by SecularLibya
#Freedomfighters in surprise attack near #BerGhanam killed a group of #Gaddafi forces, rest fled & left behind three 4×4 vehicles. #Libya
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
#Kikla: #Freedomfighters have entered & kicked #Gaddafi forces out of #Gwaleesh. #Libya #feb17
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
#Kikla has been under attack today. It’s being shelled & #Gaddafi forces have tried to enter it twice. #Libya #feb17
libyanproud
Nafusa : to clarify what was liberated is Western #Qwaleesh (S of #Kikla), to the E there’s Eastern Qwaleesh (W of #Miskah)
Heinz: Brega- Apache & Tornado attacks. Daffi dig in point on highway from B. to south destroyed & FFs now control the Hway.
SecularLibya
Heinz: Lots of airstrikes on G troops in #Gharyan. #RasLanuf – Mostly polit. officers here who kill defectors & who are in panic now.
Amazigh_
Gaddafi supporters stand behind fence of Bab al-Aziziya in Tripoli. The irony of the photo is killing me. #Libya twitpic.com/5ja9af
Tripolitanian
#Russia shld criticize #Gaddafi for turning the guns on his own ppl before criticizing #France for helping ppl defend themselves.
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
3am in Sfax #Tunisia: 5 Libyans on sat-phones arrange delivery of arms/goods to #Gaddafi. Tunisian bizman says he’s made 15k helping them.
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
#Panama CARGO SHIP “MSC GRACE” & #NATO Ship “214181405” both now in port #Benghazi #Libya #feb17
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
#Turkey CARGO SHIP “YUSUF CEPNIOGLU” 37.15883˚/11.34667˚ Speed/Course: 13.7 kn/156˚ w/ 3rd party contraband for #Gaddafi #Libya @NATO
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
#Turkey CARGO SHIP “YUSUF CEPNIOGLU” 37.15883˚/11.34667˚ Departed: #LaGoulette #Tunisia, Dest: #Tripoli #Libya #feb17
From Tunisia With Love
Tunisia’s revolution earlier this year, which toppled longtime ruler Ben Ali, is widely considered to be the spark that started the “Arab Spring,” the widespread popular revolts across the Middle East and North Africa. Situated on Libya’s western border, Tunisian citizens have had long-standing relationships with their Libyan neighbors.
A Tunisian delegation representing the National Alliance for Peace and Prosperity, a nascent political party formed in the aftermath of the revolution, recently visited Benghazi. One of the first political entities to recognize Libya’s National Transitional Council, the Peace and Prosperity party came to Benghazi to announce new aid programs.
“We’ve come to Benghazi free Libya to give support to our Libya brothers,” said Aleksander Elrgaieg, head of the Peace and Prosperity party.
feb17.info/media/from-tunisia-with-love
A Glimpse Inside Libya’s Finances
International bankers flocked to Libya in recent years to advise the country on how to invest its oil riches. Now, a previously undisclosed audit of the country’s investment fund depicts a portfolio in chaos.
Until last year, Col. Moammar Gadhafi’s Libyan Investment Authority had never audited its financial statements or investments. Officials at the fund had no way of proving what many of their holdings were worth, according to an audit report by KPMG LLP reviewed by The Wall Street Journal. Basic internal controls to protect the fund’s assets were missing.
There were “no effective policies in place” to police …
online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702...
feb17voices Feb 17 voices
LPC #Misrata: Residents have observed switch towards use of anti-personnel equipped GRAD rockets against city in past days. #libya
Gaddafi’s regime could be entering a final phase,with reports that the main pipeline supplying oil to Tripoli has been cut.Channel4news
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6.26.2011
True friendship isn’t about being there when it’s convenient; it’s about being there when it’s not"
GOOD NEWS:
Guma_el_gamaty Guma El-Gamaty
Libya Breaking news Western mountain FF advanced this morning on Bir Alghanam area only 30 km south of Zawiya and G forces retreating fast
itn ITN
Aid has managed to ship more than 100 Libyans back home after a 27-hour boat ride from the rebel-held east.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JP7dKrI_fjA
FreeBenghazi
Problem with destroying evidence is that Gaddafi and his gang of criminals go unpunished. As a LIBYAN woman,that makes me angry
NATOpress NATO Press
Operational Media Updates: Summary of activities for Operation Unified Protector of the past 24 hours #NATO #Libya – goo.gl/uEa2y
Eyewitness account of Crimes Against Humanity against children. Child being kidnapped and used to fight for #Gaddafi.
www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ex6dSJD4xnU#at=206
MyFreeLibya
Photo: Ta-ta-taween, a set on Flickr.Help From Small Hands Libyan kids are a vital part of the Libyan food… tumblr.com/xuy36p2vla
N_Benghazi .
my little brother is sitting next to me and he says “Are they sending those eggs to throw at Gaddafi?” Bless him hehe
They keep the rotten ones in a special place…
Gaddafi loyalist capture and absue ff
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Tkh6FFi4Y4&fea...
Breaking News: Benjamin Netanyahu’s Son Hates Islam and Muslims
Can I just say that the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree? Imagine if this had been a Muslim leaders son and he said something similar? Now Bibi is crying for context and understanding, sad.
JERUSALEM — The Israeli prime minister’s 19-year-old son posted disparaging comments about Arabs and Muslims on his Facebook page, an Israeli paper reported Friday
Earlier this year, Yair Netanyahu posted that Muslims “celebrate hate and death,” the Haaretz daily reported. After Palestinian assailants entered a West Bank settlement and stabbed five members of an Israeli family to death, he wrote that “terror has a religion and it is Islam.”
www.loonwatch.com/2011/06/breaking-news...=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:loonwatch%28loonwatch.com%29
Syria, Libya and Middle East unrest – live updates
• Libya claims 15 civilians killed in Nato raid on Brega
• Turkey loses patience with Syria
• Mourners shot dead at funerals of protesters in Syria
Israel has threatened to ban international journalists for a decade if they join the Gaza flotilla.
AP quotes a letter to foreign journalists, from head of press for Israeli government Oren Helman. It said the flotilla was “a dangerous provocation that is being organized by western and Islamic extremist elements to aid Hamas”.
It added:
I would like to make it clear to you and to the media that you represent, that participation in the flotilla is an intentional violation of Israeli law and is liable to lead to participants being denied entry into the State of Israel for 10 years, to the impoundment of their equipment and to additional sanctions.
www.guardian.co.uk/world/middle-east-li...
Urgent – Libye – Zuma vient de déclarer : " la résolution de l’ONU n’autorise pas l’assassinat de Kadhafi "
La résolution de l’ONU utilisée par l’OTAN pour conduire ses opérations Libye n’autorise pas “un changement de régime ou un assassinat politique” du dirigeant Mouammar Kadhafi, a déclaré dimanche le président sud-africain Jacob Zuma.
www.afreekelection.com/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=4739:article5432&Itemid=840
Somaia:
Gaddafi said many times on TV that he is not a president, he’s the commander-in-chief of his forces that kill civilians. He’s a target
septimius_
Now that #amnesty said Gaddafi did not use rape as “weapon of war” all the rape victims will feel a lot better!
ZlitenFree ZlitenFree
zliten17feb.org fb.me/Uzw8DKZG
www.zliten17feb.org
2011feb17 Tweeting Tripoli
NATO drops leaflets via plastic balls to neighborhoods of targeted military areas. Tripoli knows that NATO is protecting them from Gaddafi
FreeBenghazi
To protect rape survivors, Misratis don’t even want neighbourhoods where rapes occurred mentioned
2011feb17 Tweeting Tripoli
The UN have decided to protect Libyan civilians. Gaddafi have many times publicly threatened and actually killed Libyans since 1969. #feb17
Libyan score: Rebels 17, Gaddafi 0
Seventeen of Libya’s top football figures, including its national team’s goalkeeper Juma Gtat, have defected to the rebels in an attempt to destabilise Colonel Gaddafi’s regime.
The defection, which comes in the wake of a similar switching of support by parts of the country’s military, will be seen as a propaganda blow for Col Gaddafi in an area that has a significant football following. Three other national team players and Adel bin Issa, the coach of Tripoli’s top club, al-Ahly, have also defected. Libya’s team is ranked 58th in the world.
MyFreeLibya Rubicon Moad
100 Pro-G just stopped off in tataouin…All charities are closed, Though good luck to them trying to do anything to 1500 angry Libyans
SECOND Italian Air Force tanker airborne out of Aeroporto di Pratica di Mare 12:10 UTC, a/c Boeing 767-2EYER tail nr MM62229 #LIRE
bint_tarhouna Free Libyia
@ MyFreeLibya
I said there was innocent casualties, the poor servants and people who worked for the Khweldis
a friend of ours is friends with the Khweldis rolls eyes said that this “house” had 17 satellites above it. WTF were they expecting? And the people who died were being used as human shields. The regime wanted it to happen so they can blame #NATO for something. #GaddafiLies
Compound was huge with more than 6 or 7 villas inside a great tall wall. Also Khalid and his father were in Tripoli at the time
LibyaNewMedia LibyaNewMedia
I have given up on Egypt being of any benefit to the Libyan & Syrian people. Libyans & Syrians will have to get their freedom despite Egypt.
2011feb17 Tweeting Tripoli
@NATO Saif Al-Islam house and Farm: 32°44’17.20"N, 13°09’26.78"E #feb17 #Libya
bentbenghazi
Only 35 days,12 hours.11 minutes, 32seconds left until Ramadan begins
Breaking : Libyan State TV just issued orders to suicide squads to attack !
4Adam Adam
Fighting with heavy weapons 50km south of Tripoli (30 miles) via @AlArabiya
2011feb17 Tweeting Tripoli
No sign of #NATO over #Tripoli. It’s been quiet so far.
Libye: combats aux armes lourdes à une cinquantaine de km au sud de Tripoli
Des combats aux armes lourdes résonnaient dimanche matin dans la plaine s’étendant entre les montagnes berbères, tenues par les rebelles libyens, et Tripoli, bastion du régime situé à une cinquantaine de kilomètres de là, a rapporté un correspondant de l’AFP.
D’intenses bombardements aux roquettes de type Grad et des tirs soutenus de mitrailleuses lourdes étaient entendus depuis Yefren, à une quinzaine de kilomètres au nord.
Déjà un blessé a été transporté depuis le front à l’hôpital de Yefren et “d’autres attendent dans la plaine”, a indiqué un ambulancier.
www.lepoint.fr/monde/libye-combats-aux-...
libyans_revolt
clashes between #FF & #Gaddafi forces on 50miles south #Tripoli near #BiralGhanam area. Heavy Bombardment with Grads & Heavy gunfire. #Libya
Correction: Clashes between #FF & #Gaddafi forces near #BiralGhanam area 50 km not (50 miles) south of #Tripoli #Libya
London, June 26 (IANS) British forces will continue the fight in Libya against long-time leader Muammar Gaddafi until ‘the job was done’, a top official said.
‘Make no mistake, we can and we will sustain our contribution. Our resolve is steadfast,’ Defence Secretary Liam Fox told the Daily Express.
British military chiefs fear the operation in Libya – which has already cost 260 million pounds (around $414 million) – could not be sustained beyond September.
Fox also said British troops will stay on in Afghanistan even though US President Barack Obama announced the withdrawal of 33,000 American troops over the next two years.
An unrest spreading through the Arab world erupted in Libya in February, protesting the 40-year rule of Gaddafi, the UN Security Council authorised military action against Gaddafi’s forces. US and European troops have launched many air strikes in the country since March.
www.inewsone.com/2011/06/26/britain-to-...
LibyaNewMedia LibyaNewMedia
Large reinforcements in the form of rocket launchers & tanks have arrived to Gaddafi forces at Ghazaya & Takut, near Nalut. #Libya #Gaddafi
septimius_
just an a small insight into how prepared Gaddafi was! Libya guns for the right sort of gold – FT.com j.mp/lNS845
WeAreLibya
volunteers within Gaddafi brigade means convicts who been released from prison, given guns and money to terrorize libyans
2011feb17
@NATO This is Aisha G’s house: 32°52’58.30"N, 13°12’55.73"E Aisha is married to Abozitaya, who is a brigade commander in G forces. Pls check
Free Tripoli Daily is out! bit.ly/krTORw
2011feb17
@NATO This is Safia G’s wife house: 32°52’18.82"N, 13°12’34.57"E it is said that it has 5 floors underground. #feb17 #Libya
LibyaNewMedia LibyaNewMedia
Whenever Gaddafi’s men learn the name of someone who has joined the revolutionaries, they kidnap & torture family members.
MELAD DAMAN:
Melad Daman is head of Internal security in #Tripoli & the person supervising the arrest of protesters in the city he’s responsible for arrests in the West in general, not just Tripoli. Actually does some interrogations himself.
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Now: Fierce attack by Freedom fighters of Nafusa on Gaddafi force near Ber Ghanam #libya #feb17 Allah Akbar
libyanproud libyanandproud
#Misrata : Misratta have managed to kill and capture the 1000 Man Strong Mhimed Mgaryif brigade that tried attacking misratta.
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Heartbreaking : A Libyan teenager killed by Gaddafi forces dies in front of his father at hospital
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SFkXgN0eNk&fea...
Shabab:
In Battered Libya Town, Kids Get A Taste Of Normal
A few weeks ago, Ras Mouftah Elementary School in central Misrata was just another public building abandoned in the fight for this Libyan city.
Now two dozen boys aged 4 to 9 are watching as the rebel tricolor unfurls from the school flagpole. Hands on their hearts, they struggle to sing along to a tape recording of the rebel anthem. Their backpacks are emblazoned with the words “Feb. 17 Revolution.”
shabablibya.org/news/in-battered-libya-...
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Tripoli :112 protesters from various areas arrested Friday after destruction of 4 G forces vehicles including 25 from Fashlum #Libya #feb17
Amnesty report reaction from tweeter:
Amnesty international possibilities :
1. they get their info from BBC and you know how BBCLies
2. they were paid by Gaddafi
3. Saif has ‘friends’ there writing these ‘articles’
Conclusion: Amnesty is a joke
Bir ghanem then straight to ghiryan. People get ready. Zero hour coming up. Muammar your finished.
Khewldi tweets:
friend went to the funeral and she said only khewledi’s son’s wife and the workers at the place were killed.
Hmmm, only the wife? The one who’s the daughter of Mahmood, the biggest arms dealer in all of Libya? (karma)
a friend of ours is friends with the Khweldis rolls eyes said that this “house” had 17 satellites above it. WTF were they expecting? And the people who died were being used as human shields. The regime wanted it to happen so they can blame #NATO for something. #GaddafiLies #GaddafiCrimes
I said there was innocent casualties, the poor servants and people who worked for the Khweldis
From a v good source who has links to Sorman: The only casualties from the NATO raid were the servants, but none of the Khweldi family.
libyanproud
#BirGhanam : One martyr from #Zintan (Ibrahim alizz) one injured from #Yefren. #
NATO jets are back over #Tripoli. Let #Gaddafi taste the same scare tactic he is imposing over Libyans 15.30 local
26June is International Day in Support of Victims of Torture.
BBC:
The military commander who ultimately selects and authorises strikes by Nato warplanes:
Libya conflict: Nato’s man against Gaddafi
He is the other man at the centre of the war against Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi. The military commander who ultimately selects and authorises strikes by Nato warplanes.
Outside the alliance few may know his name. But Lt Gen Charlie Bouchard has been charged with directing this complex war, and political leaders in the West are pinning their hopes on him.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-13919380
Jaballah #Matar kidnapped #Cairo ’90 2 letters smuggled out of #AbuSalim prison in #Libya 92 & 96 his fate still unknown
Izzat #Al-Migrif kidnapped #Cairo ’90 1 letter smugled out of #AbuSalim ’93 seen by 2 ex-prisoners there- fate unknown
VID:
THANKU4THEANGER
Breaking: Tripoli: Video of Omar Mukhata’rs Grandsons FF group blow up Mathaba (HQ of Pro-G Revolutinary comitee) in Damascus neighbourhood. This place used to recurit mercs and criminals to terrorise ppl of the City. The video declaring the formation of this group of Busleem & AlHadba Alkhadra FFs was tweeted on 22 Jun.
www.tweetdeck.com/twitter/Thanku4theAng...
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AID WORKER Libyan aid
Abe:
Big thanks to the new follows. Will keep updates about a lot of the work we do. And the odd rant.
Mad how we bought 2 ambulances yesterday. And how they’re currently in my driveway coz I ran out of time to get them to the warehouse.
Hmm actually can’t stand ‘talkers’. So so many of them.
Met some of the most incredible, hard working people in the last 4 months. Made me more acutely aware of bullshitters than ever before.
Shabab:
Libya: Nato must up its game to finish what it started
June 26, 2011
Posted in News, Week Commencing: June 20 | 14:52
100 days after the air strikes began, Gaddafi is still in power
In March, Benghazi, Libya’s second city, seemed close to annihilation at the hands of Colonel Muammar Gaddafi. He had promised to exact retribution from his citizens for their temerity in seeking freedom from his 40-year dictatorship. Influenced by the memory of Kosovo and backed by the Arab League, the United Nations security council passed resolution 1973. It authorised the imposition of a no-fly zone in Libya. It also instructed that “all necessary measures” should be taken to protect civilians under threat of attack. The wide support the measures received was bolstered by compelling images of terrified civilians in Benghazi awaiting what would undoubtedly have been a brutal and deadly onslaught by Gadaffi’s forces, bolstered by mercenary forces and determined to crush a nascent democratic revolution. Three months ago it seemed possible that it would be only a matter of weeks before what US defence secretary Robert Gates called “the mightiest military alliance in history” would achieve its aim. And the warmth of the “Arab spring” would spread a little further into Africa.
Today, however, is the 100th day of the Nato air strikes and Gaddafi is still in power. Joint Nato operational support has come from 18 countries, including the UK and France, with 15 enforcing the no-fly zone and launching air-to-ground missiles. Yet not only is Gaddafi still in power; rebel progress around Misrata in the west of Libya has stalled, and the transitional national council in Benghazi says it is desperately short of funds because the $1 billion promised by Nato has yet to materialise. In addition, fissures have appeared in the Nato alliance, criticised for being “a confused coalition of the unwilling and unable”.
At the same time, a million refugees have fled Libya, mainly into Tunisia and Egypt. Italy has called for a suspension of the air campaign to permit the delivery of humanitarian aid . Ironically, there is now a danger that the Nato mission is contributing to the very humanitarian crisis resolution 1973 was intended to avert. Meanwhile, in the UK, the cost of the Libyan intervention has escalated from the original estimates of “tens of millions of pounds” to over £260m, now that the mission has been extended by another three months to September. The heads of the Royal Air Force and the Navy have warned that continuing operations in Libya beyond the autumn could mean redeployment from other tasks and asking more of forces already “fragile ” and overworked stretched by the additional demands, for instance, of Afghanistan.
So, what can be done? How can the original UN mandate to protect the lives of Libyan citizens be honoured quickly and the current stalemate broken without Nato drifting into the illegal waters of pursuing regime change for which it has no mandate? Is it possible to act within resolution 1973 to encourage a chain reaction that may lead to Libyans effecting their own regime change?
The success of the Nato mission is that a no-fly zone and the creation of a protective cordon around Benghazi were accomplished in the first few weeks following the UN vote – undoubtedly saving lives. Nato spokesmen also say that Gaddafi’s fighting ability has been degraded by 50%, and many of his entourage have defected.
However, the rebels in the west in the Nafusa mountains and in the port of Misrata insist that without more intensive support from Nato it is difficult to make further advances. They lack the firepower and military discipline to take command on the ground. On the contrary, the rebels appear stranded in a no man’s land, served by social networking and mobile phones, but not the aerial support and arms they require.
It is vital that Nato is more proactive both in the air and on the ground to break this current impasse. Critics of the Nato mission point out that during the 78 days of of the short, sharp Kosovo campaign, four times as many aircraft were used to conduct three times as many sorties in a country very much smaller.
In Libya, in contrast, Nato appears to be stuck in second gear while Obama’s decision not to have the US participate in ground attacks has also had a negative impact. Last week, the House of Representatives prohibited the use of money for military operations in Libya, requiring an end to direct US combat, but it did allow finance for support operations such as surveillance and intelligence.
Nato is hampered and split. It is hampered because the terms of resolution 1973 do not permit it to arm Gaddafi’s rebels. However, given the political will, it could provide more support on the ground and much more than the current few air sorties a day. It is split because while some Nato members have repeatedly said that enforcement action will end if “violence is stopped”, others have also insisted that Gaddafi must go, not in the context of regime change, but as part of the remit to protect vulnerable Libyan citizens.
Russia now shares that view, in spite of its initial scepticism about the Nato action. David Cameron and Nicolas Sarkozy have the most to lose among Nato leaders if intervention in Libya is protracted – or collapses. Both say they refuse to consider a ceasefire that allows Gaddafi to remain.
He, as yet, appears disinclined to consider his own removal as “brother leader of the revolution”. He still considers himself to be the only revolutionary force in town. He may calculate that if Nato fails to increase the pressure via aerial attacks and more “boot power” on the ground, and if the numbers of civilian deaths as a result of Nato bombing begin to rise, the alliance will fragment. The evidence that he has a point is already visible. Last Monday a Nato strike on a compound west of Tripoli killed 19 civilians, including women and children. Amr Moussa, the outgoing head of the Arab League, has added his voice to those calling for a ceasefire and a negotiated settlement with Gaddafi. “When I see children being killed,” Moussa said, ” I must have misgivings.”‘
Misgivings must also arise, however, if realpolitik results in a settlement that sees Libya divided, Gaddafi still in power with the power to destabilise the region and the lives of citizens who defied him once more at risk. David Cameron’s response is that time is on the alliance’s side: perhaps. That still requires Nato to abandon its limited, cautious, low-risk approach and flex far more of its muscle. If the Libyans are not to lose the opportunity to develop and establish a democratic government, one that has legitimacy and widespread support, then Nato must finish what it set out to do 100 days ago — and soon.
Source The Guardian
Audio: NATO PSYOPS for Gaddafi forces transmitted by USAF EC-130J June 25. 2011 t.co/KNfKFGk
2011feb17
Hopefully Gaddafi should know by now that even bullies could be bullied. Gaddafi have bullied Libyans for 42 years
RickLeventhal RickLeventhalFoxNews
all quiet on misrata’s eastern front… almost.
Brega:Reports G forces using the Artificial River tubes which are wide enough for 1 vehicle w/ heavy G casualties,equipment loss#
SHABAB:
Gaddafi revives offer of vote to end Libya conflict
Rebels carry out their training with a captured Gaddafi armoured vehicle in the city of Zintan June 25, 2011.
TRIPOLI (Reuters) – The Libyan government on Sunday renewed its offer to hold a vote on whether Muammar Gaddafi should stay in power, a proposal unlikely to interest Gaddafi’s opponents but which could widen differences inside NATO.
Moussa Ibrahim, a spokesman for Gaddafi’s administration, told reporters in Tripoli the government was proposing a period of national dialogue and an election overseen by the United Nations and the African Union.
“If the Libyan people decide Gaddafi should leave he will leave. If the people decide he should stay he will stay,” Ibrahim said.
But he said Gaddafi — who has run the oil-producing country since taking over in a military coup in 1969 — would not go into exile whatever happened. “Gaddafi is not leaving anywhere, he is staying in this country,” Ibrahim said.
shabablibya.org/news/gaddafi-revives-of...
Gaddafi has prepared for the TV to shut down. Moved his server to Russia and broadcasting TV ( LJBC)
photogimp1 photogimp
Well, they said hundreds would be getting of the boat today. I only saw about 20. Refuges from Brega. 26/6 #libya yfrog.com/kil6mobj
thx 4 clearing that one up:) numbers were unclear
UNICEF: Libya – Landed in Benghazi ths morning. wrkn on sevrl story angles – education, WASH coordination & child protection.
BREAKING: Libyan defected football team will play on behalf of the revolution next month!
Brega: Electricity has been completely cut off on Gaddafi forces in the Brega area, in what appears to be a new offensive by NATO.
RickLeventhal:
a libyan man kissed me on the forehead today. said i was the first american he’d ever seen in his life.”
Brega: Today marks the 4th day of consecutive NATO attacks on #Gaddafi forces between Brega & Bisher..
Tripoli: Yesterday 2 Pro Gadafi “volunteers” shot a civilian in the back 8 times in the back in AlReeh Alley in old town
Brega: #NATO Strikes 25 June: 3 Military Shelters , 4 Military Compounds,1 Antenna.
Brega: #NATO Strikes 25 June: 2 Tanks , 1 Logistic Truck, 6 Technical Vehicles.
Khiria
idiot Moussa Ibrahim still think 1.2 million Libyans want #Gaddafi. They’re lucky if they got 100 Libyans.
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
Surprise attack still on going by #Freedomfighters on #Gaddafi brigades 30 km south of #Zawia in the area of #BerAlgnm #Libya
Khiria
Moussa Ibrahim should prepare himself for the front lines and tell the regime to stop taking innocent teenage boys & men from the streets of #Tripoli and putting them in the front line. #GaddafiCrimes #GaddafiLies #ihatemoussaibrahim
JeffreyKofman Jeffrey Kofman
Gadhafi spokesman Moussa Ibrahim: We are arming 1.2 million Libyan men and women. They are prepared to fight for the country, for Gadhafi
WEELULEeverybody including TNC+Liberation Army+FFs must also up their game, it isn’t wise 2 depend on somebody else 2 finish the job
Guma_el_gamaty Guma El-Gamaty
Gadhafi orders via his tv 2 his suicide cells 2 attack their targets! Nilesat r indirect helping murder. UN must force nilesat 2 shut G tv
Libye: Mouammar Kadhafi ne quittera ni le pouvoir ni le pays
Le porte-parole du régime libyen, Moussa Ibrahim, a déclaré dimanche à l’AFP que le colonel Mouammar Kadhafi ne quittera ni le pouvoir ni le pays, en réaction à des déclarations de la rébellion qui affirme attendre une “offre” du dirigeant libyen.
“Kadhafi est ici. Il y reste. Il dirige le pays et il ne le quittera pas et il ne démissionnera pas parce qu’il n’a aucun poste officiel”, a déclaré Moussa Ibrahim qui était interrogé au sujet d’une déclaration des rebelles, affirmant attendre rapidement une offre de Kadhafi pour mettre fin à une guerre de plus de quatre mois.
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Tunisie : Terre d’asile des frères libyens : L’association libyenne
L’association libyenne “Sohbat El Khir”, basée à Benghazi, a organisé, vendredi après-midi, à lhôtel Africa de Tunis, un colloque important sous le thème : « La révolution du 17 février : Genèse, réalité et perspectives». Durant ce rendez-vous, le président de l’association Ahmed Farkech et ses jeunes collègues ont d’abord présenté les activités et les objectifs de “Sohbat El Khir”.
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AJE:
Libya – Jun 26, 2011 – 18:03
Sunday, June 26, 2011 – 18:03 – Libya
African Union: Gaddafi will not take part in talks to end the conflict in Libya. But Libyan opposition leaders say Gaddafi must cede power before any such talks could begin.
AJE:
Libya – Jun 26, 2011 – 17:13
Sunday, June 26, 2011 – 17:13 – Libya
African leaders are meeting in Pretoria in a bid to draw up a peace proposal for Libya.
South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma has already made two trips to the country to try to negotiate an end to the conflict. But so far, he has failed.
The presidents of Mali, Uganda, Mauritania and Congo-Brazzaville are attending the meeting.
Peter Greste, reporting for Al Jazeera from Pretoria, said the main topic on the agenda is to adopt a series of political reforms to eliminate what they say are the causes of the clashes.
AJELive AJELive
African Union: #Gaddafi will not take part in talks to end the conflict in #Libya
British forces news:
Army
Richards: ‘No tension between military and Downing St’
The Chief of the Defence Staff, General Sir David Richards, has insisted there is no tension between military figures and Downing Street over the demands being placed on Britain’s Armed Forces.
His words follow comments from the Prime Minister David Cameron, who has recently expressed frustration about senior military personnel speaking out about the conflict in Libya.
The head of the Royal Navy and the second-in-command of the RAF have both suggested that a prolonged campaign against Colonel Gaddafi could affect military capabilities elsewhere.
However, General Richards says the relationship between government and the military is good.
www.bfbs.com/news/navy/richards-no-tens...
Libyan Rebels Claim Advances in the West
TRIPOLI, Libya—Rebels in Libya’s western mountains said they had advanced and are battling Moammar Gadhafi’s forces in a town located around 50 miles, or 80 kilometers, south of the capital.
Gomaa Ibrahim, a rebel military spokesman in the Nafusa mountains, said opposition fighters and government troops have been fighting since early Sunday on the outskirts of the town of Bair al-Ghanam.
Guma el-Gamaty, a spokesman of the rebels’ National Transitional council, said Bair al-Ghanam is significant because it is only 19 miles south of the city of Zawiya, a key western gateway to Tripoli.
Opposition fighters seized control of Zawiya in March, before government troops crushed rebel forces there to retake the city.
Source AP Wall Street Journal
CNN:
CNN’s Ben Wedeman watches as scrappy, but ill-equipped Libyan rebels play a waiting game.
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NAFUSA MOUNTAINS UPDATE:
Mary :)
News Mount Nefoussa proud – Adrar n Anfosn
Sunday, June 26, at 12:47
Mount Nefoussa: a violent attack of the army and rebels in the National Meanwhile, the mercenaries, deposed sheep near a well.
Asamass 26 de June, Tasirakt 12:47
Adrar n Anfosn: Ahjmn forces Izlamn things n d P Iikrawlin Imirh to Emegn Iides Llano n Amaqras
Sunday, June 26, 5:15 pm
Mount Nefoussa: Gheryan: rebels denominators areas of Gizan and Alebas and the children of Bo safety of inflicting defeat on the gathering of 20 mercenaries Gaddafi Battalion Shban near Gizan, then arrived in the supply of a battalion Amamedela that the rebels set up a trap by pouring oil and jet near the bridge medical entrance Ngsat led to slide their vehicles and collision Article concrete and the closure of the road. We never hurt any of the rebels were injured while many of the mercenaries were also destroyed some of their vehicles.
Asamass 26 de June, Tasirakt 05:15
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Sunday, June 26, 5:12 pm
Mount Nefoussa: Ifrane: National Army fighting for the Liberation of Alzarkan. Video:
on.fb.me/lT5EZc & comments
Asamass 26 de June, Tasirakt 05:12
Adrar n Anfosn: Tnoguen Izmalin n things for the Zarkan Asderf n
Sunday, June 26, 01:55
Mount Nefoussa: Nalut (The media – Nalut): Renewed shelling of the battalion established by the City Nalut now.
Asamass 26 de June, Tasirakt 01:55
Adrar n Anfosn: To Aloc: Warenne Tita Q Imjermn Terbain n P n Tmedint to Aloc BEC
Sunday, June 26, 00:01
Mount Nefoussa: Castle: The coalition aircraft bombed al-Gaddafi Rullish stationed in the area on Friday evening and Saturday morning violently.
Asamass 26 de June, Tasirakt 00:01
Adrar n Anfosn: to Qalat: Tnfaqan n Ichat Q for the Alliance to the violence of de Terbain A Gaddafi’s Edgar de N. Whelan to Qgualish Asenat Asimoas Taoocho d Aso N Asidias Tdji
Sunday, June 26, 00:00
Mount Nefoussa: Castle: The castle town of rebels fly the flag of independence, a village near the junction Alsoadna to provoke al-Gaddafi, based in Junction Rullish responded with 3 mortar shells marked the passage of the coalition fighter jets bombed Faqamt Alrajmh and other mechanism.
Asamass 26 de June, Tasirakt 00:01
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Saturday, June 25, 23:58 am
Mount Nefoussa: video from a phone mercenaries Gaddafi Mount Nefoussa.
Asadhas 25 de June, Tasirakt 18:46
Adrar n Anfosn: The Video Phone Idjn Q n A Gaddafi to Emegn de Adrar n Anfosn
Saturday, June 25, 23:53 am
Mount Nefoussa: mothers in the camp of the rebels Nalut Armadh – the uprising. Photos: bit.ly/mnjTXN
Asadhas 25 de June, Tasirakt 18:46
Adrar n Anfosn: Tiadguin Iikrawlin to Aloc n de n Remada camp uprising. Tewolavin:
Foreign Secretary welcomes Tunisia Ratifying the Rome Statute
Foreign Secretary William Hague said:
“I welcome the news that the Government of Tunisia has completed its ratification of the Rome Statute and become the 116th International Criminal Court State Party. This is a significant step forward for the international community’s efforts to combat impunity and ensure accountability for those alleged to have committed the most serious crimes of international concern. The ICC is already playing a key role in the region to provide justice to the victims of serious crimes in Libya – Tunisia’s decision to ratify at this time is a bold statement of its support for the Court’s work in the region”.
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THIS WEBSITE NEEDS TO BE TAKEN DOWN ASAP for very obvious reasons:
Inciting suicide attacks on Libyan ppl.
www.ljbc.net/home.php
AJ: FFs are now fighting in waw-alnamus and now control the gate of the city.
Nato Tape Warns Gaddafi: ‘We Will Kill You’
Nato have told Muammar Gaddafi they are constantly watching and will kill him if he continues to endanger civilians, according to an audio file.
The recording, purported to be from a Nato PsyOps team, was posted on Saturday and warns Colonel Gaddafi that “we can strike at any time”.
The audio file, which is believed to have jammed the Libyan radio airwaves, adds: "Nato has been watching closely. Nato knows where you are and will continue to watch you.
SKY NEWS:
Tape Warns Gaddafi: ‘We Will Kill You’
Nato have told Muammar Gaddafi they are constantly watching and will kill him if he continues to endanger civilians, according to an audio file.
The recording, purported to be from a Nato PsyOps team, was posted on Saturday and warns Colonel Gaddafi that “we can strike at any time”.
The audio file, which is believed to have jammed the Libyan radio airwaves, adds: "Nato has been watching closely. Nato knows where you are and will continue to watch you.
“Nato will not tolerate hostile acts of your intent to conduct hostile acts against the civilian population.
“As you know we can strike at any time and place of your choosing if you continue to endanger our people.”
The message is believed to have been purposely transmitted to the Libyan leader, whose country has been at war since the Arab uprising in February.
Nato’s Warning to Colonel Gaddafi’s troops
It urges Colonel Gaddafi to “prove that you want to safeguard your people by moving away from any land, sea and air military equipment that threatens the Libyan population”.
The message continues: "Nato does not want to kill you, but if you continue to operate, move, maintain or remain with military equipment of any sort you will be targeted for destruction.
“Look to your future: move away from all land, air and sea equipment now … If you target Nato vessel you will be destroyed.”
The transmission then tells Colonel Gaddafi’s troops to turn their back on their leader as “there is no legal and moral reason to obey his orders”.
The message concludes: “Any forces that continue to coordinate or to command and control forces involved in combat action from bases or military installations will be considered as a threat to the civilian population and will be targeted by Nato forces.”
source:
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It’s time to prepare for Libya’s future
Col Muammar Qaddafi may be preparing to flee Tripoli, as at least one US officials claimed at the weekend. Or, he may be digging in his heels for a prolonged stalemate. Either way, Libya’s opposition is planning for the day Col Qaddafi exits. As well they should.
International diplomats, together with Libya’s Transitional National Council, have begun drawing up a blueprint for the country when and if the Qaddafi era ends. His departure is by no means guaranteed; support for the Nato-led air campaign has wavered.
But planning for a post-Qaddafi era is prudent nonetheless. If plans are properly managed, they may even hasten the colonel’s demise.
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God doesn’t give u the ppl u want, he gives u the ppl u need. To help u, hurt u, leave u, love u & to make u the person u were meant to be.
LIBYA_ALHURA
BREAKING: Wirshivana a city 30km from #Tripoli r now fighting alongside the western mountains after they liberated the city of Wirshivana
Libye Monstrueuse “nature humaine” qui ne voit la solution aux problèmes qu’au travers la mort ou disparition.
Tripoli Friday 24-6
Mary :)
English: Tripoli, Friday 24 June
June 25, 2011
By Ahmed
Tripoli: Friday 24 June, 20.00
Janzour (Al Manara Inbox): On Wednesday, in Al Naseriya Village, south of Janzour, some of the FF managed to raise the Libyan Independence flag on the area school, and they wrote anti-G phrases on its fence. As a consequence, the G militias started a huge arrest campaign in the area targeting all young men (under 30 years old), and no one knows where they were taken. One of the detainees belongs to AlZahaf family, another one to Aswissi family.
Tripoli: Friday 24 June, 14.30
Tripoli (AlManara): Heavy fire exchange was heard yesterday between 8pm to 11pm in the area of Qaser Ben Ghashier.
Tripoli: Friday 24 June, 14.00
Tripoli (New Quryna): The international Red Cross, through the help of the Libyan Red Crescent Association, announced that it managed to transport some of the Libyan families to Benghazi. Some of them, 66 persons, were detained by the G regime and were freed.
Tripoli: Friday 24 June, 14.00
Tripoli (Tripoli Council): a car (Toyota camery), belongs to G militias, was burned down by FF in 11th June road.
Tripoli: Friday 24 June, 12.00
Tripoli (Tripoli Revolution News): government ceremony cars are seeing daily in front of the old social services building (the Tripoli youth union now). These cars are accompanied by high security, and the rumors are saying that, maybe one of Gaddafi sons is staying in this building.
Tripoli: Friday 24 June, 03.00
Tripoli (AlQalaa Channel): Clashes between Tripoli heroes (FF) and G Militias in AbuHreda area in Tripoli.
Tripoli: Friday 24 June, 03.00
Tripoli (AlQalaa Channel): Tripoli freedom fighters managed to kill 11 members of the G mercenaries, and 16 were injured and delivered to AlZawyah street hospital in Tripoli. via bit.ly/ktHL3F
Did I just see a rebel sniper take down a #Gaddafi thug in #Tripoli while he was directing a beating? t.co/tZLRYsU #Libya #Feb17
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JvvDSAeVMw&fea...
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
Reports of heavy fighting now in #AzZawiah and #Surman
Happiness is the best revenge because nothing drives people more crazy then seeing someone living the good life.
The AU confirms that Gaddafi will not be part of the negotiation process to end the conflict in Libya..
Libye Que lorsque Kadhafi aura été interpellé, a estimé dimanche le procureur de la Cour pénale internationale (CPI), Luis Moreno-Ocampo.
Libye Les juges de la CPI doivent dire lundi s’ils délivrent ou non des mandats d’arrêts contre Kadhafi, Seif Al-Islam et AAl-Senoussi.
LibyaNewMedia LibyaNewMedia
I hope NATO can help revolutionaries against Gaddafi forces in battle between Bir Ayyad & Bir al Ghanam
Gaddafi : NATO has a GPS on your butt. You move – they know. All you can do is make calls – which will also be monitored.
LY_NeverForget Ms.Faraway
Praying for Libya. Praying for our men. Praying for our women! Praying that we can go home soon to a united country. Inshallah ya rab
Today NATO struck several key command and control nodes in the vicinity of Brega. Brega has been the scene of significant Qadhafi regime military activity.
Qadhafi regime forces have occupied buildings in an abandoned, built-up area of Brega, for use as military compounds. From these, they control their campaign to conduct attacks against the civilian population, threatening Ajdabiya and Benghazi. These command and control nodes have been monitored by NATO with intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance assets over time, in order to determine and confirm their exact location. Once assessed as out clear military targets, precision-guided munitions were employed to end the use of this abandoned civilian neighbourhood as a command and control hub to direct attacks against civilians.
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AFP: heavy artillery battles between the rebels and al-Gaddafi Libyans easy when close to the road leading to the capital Tripoli
BREAKING: AJ: A number of people have been injured and Martyred in Tripoli Tajoura
Ranj
100 days since NATO intervened. Gaddafi losing territory2 opposition, hasnt regained lost territory – civilians protected. Job well done
LibyaLiberty
Anyone who thinks any scenario w/Gaddafi free in Libya as an option is smoking,snorting,or injecting something illegal in most countries.
photogimp1 photogimp
The G regime propaganda is so unbelievable. How did they keep these beautiful people in chains for so long? #libya yfrog.com/keuc3tj
Khiria
Oh great! Moussa Ibrahim is following me now! I think I might go commit suicide & it will be a #GaddafiCrime! #ihatemoussaibrahim
4Adam Adam
6/26 3 martyrs and 1 wounded in today’s intense fighet near Bir al-Ghaman. #Nafusa
BintSaber
All those Libya n women must b relieved they weren’t actually raped. Thanks amnestyinternational !
AlzentanChl: 2martyrs 2day in Jabel Nafousa & still cont fierce battles by rocket launchers & heavy artillery between FFS & Gaddafi forces.
This is what caused the outrage in connection with the rape allegations in Libya.
It was an interview not a report. Read the original in French.
Amnesty International Official: No Evidence of ‘Mass Rape’ in Libya
June 25th, 2011
In an interview with the French daily Libération, Amnesty International official Donatella Rovera has cast doubt on widely-publicized charges that Libyan government troops loyal to Muammar al-Gaddafi have engaged in mass rape or even used rape as a “weapon of war.” Asked about the charges, Rovera replied:
We have not found cases of rape, which does not mean that there have not been any, but, nonetheless, it is problematic. Not only have we not met any victims, but we have not even met any persons who have met victims. As for the boxes of Viagra that Gaddafi is supposed to have had distributed, they were found intact near tanks that were completely burnt out.
The mass rape charges have been invoked by American Ambassador to the UN Susan Rice, International Criminal Court Chief Prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo, and, most recently, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. The related “Viagra” story appears to have been first publicized by Al-Jazeera. (See the March 27 Al-Jazeera report here.)
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Monde arabe, l’appel de la liberté
Après la Tunisie et l’Egypte, le printemps arabe touche la Syrie, le Yemen, Bahreïn, …
Monde 22/06/2011 à 00h00
«Il y a eu des dizaines de cas de soldats assassinés»
Interview
Donatella Rovera, d’Amnesty International, revient sur les exactions commises par les rebelles.
Conseillère d’Amnesty International pour le Moyen-Orient et l’Afrique, Donatella Rovera revient de Libye où elle a enquêté sur les exactions commises du côté des rebelles. Interview.
Il y a eu de la part des forces loyales à Kadhafi des crimes de guerre à grande échelle, on sait moins ce qui s’est passé dans les zones contrôlées par l’opposition…
Au début du soulèvement, des ressortissants étrangers et des soldats ont été tués. Ce sont des cas particuliers, il n’y a pas eu d’exactions à grande échelle. Mais cela s’est greffé sur un fort sentiment de racisme et de xénophobie dans la population qui s’en est prise à des gens de couleur dont elle disait qu’ils étaient Africains alors qu’ils pouvaient très bien être du Sud de la Libye. Or, rien n’a été fait du côté des autorités pour enquêter et traduire en justice les auteurs de ces actes. Les gens du Conseil national de transition (CNT) organe de direction de l’opposition, ndlr sont contre ce qu’il s’est passé, mais ont-ils la volonté politique de faire quelque chose et de se confronter aux rebelles dont ils dépendent pour leur sécurité ? Il faudrait que le CNT dise de manière plus forte son opposition à ces exactions.
Certains ont-ils été à la solde de Kadhafi ?
Ce mythe persiste. On continue à penser que les tueries ont été commises par des mercenaires. Or, il n’y a dans les prisons de l’opposition, ndlr que 9 ou 10 étrangers. La conséquence d’un tel mythe est qu’on est arrivé à une situation où des citoyens libyens ont attaqué des Africains dans les rues uniquement pour la couleur de leur peau. Il y a eu aussi des soldats capturés qui ont été battus et torturés. Une fois dans les centres de détention, ces pratiques cessent. Mais nous n’avons pas connaissance qu’il y a eu des efforts pour que cessent ces agressions. Enfin, des éléments des services de sécurité du régime ont été enlevés chez eux et on les a retrouvés pieds et mains liés, une balle dans la tête avec cette inscription : «Chiens de Kadhafi». En tout, il y a eu des dizaines de cas de soldats assassinés.
La communauté internationale peut-elle faire quelque chose ?
Les pays qui soutiennent le CNT doivent le faire de façon critique et constructive pour que ces pratiques ne se répandent pas. Il n’y a aucune raison pour que le système judiciaire soit complètement paralysé (dans l’Est). Il y a des détenus en prison depuis plusieurs mois qui n’ont pas vu un avocat. Ce n’est pas très facile car c’est le règne des hommes armés. Pour en revenir au mythe des mercenaires africains, lorsque l’économie va reprendre, les immigrés vont revenir et, le traitement qu’ils avaient étant déjà très mauvais, leur situation va être encore plus difficile. C’est un problème à ne pas négliger.
Du côté Kadhafi, on parle beaucoup de viols de masse commis par son armée ?
Nous n’avons pas trouvé de cas de viol, ce qui ne veut pas dire qu’il n’y en a pas eu mais cela pose néanmoins des problèmes. Non seulement nous n’avons pas rencontré de victimes, mais pas davantage de personnes qui ont rencontré des victimes. Quant aux boîtes de Viagra que Kadhafi aurait fait distribuer, on les a découvertes intactes à proximité de chars qui, eux, étaient complètement brûlés. C’est vrai que le régime de Kadhafi a commis des crimes à grande échelle, notamment à Misrata, où la population civile a extrêmement souffert de bombardements. Sans doute, il y a eu des crimes de guerre lorsque les forces loyalistes ont ratissé en mars des quartiers entiers et emmené, de façon quasi systématique, tous les hommes dont les familles sont toujours sans nouvelle […]. Mais les crimes commis par Kadhafi n’excusent pas ceux commis, même à moindre échelle, par les autres. Ces crimes sont imprescriptibles. Tout le monde devra rendre des comptes.
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littlelisa
#Gaddaficrimes To put the words GADDAFI n peace negotiations in same sentence is a severe contradiction in terms!!!!!
Nafusa Mountains: Gheryan: FF in Gezaan & Alebaas captured 20 of Gaddafi forces from the Sahbaan Battallion near to town of Gezaan..
Reports of more defections of Gaddafi forces in Sahban’s brigade in Gharyan
Another practical joke from g. Will the journos fall for this one too? A real Shakespeare performance again:
Libya unveils its latest weapon against Nato: women at arms
Screaming and chanting his name, the 500 women and girls vowed their undying love for one man. Not a pop star or Hollywood actor, but Libya’s Colonel Muammar Gaddafi.
Moussa Ibrahim, a government spokesman, said: “Libyan women are now joining the armed forces against Nato. We are training them. Their main role is defending homes. We have no plan to send them to the front line. They are not trained for that, and our army is very effective.”
But he added with a rhetorical flourish: “We are going to make sure that every mother, the symbol of love and creation, is a bomb, a killing machine.”
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N_Benghazi .
“Instead of cartoons they are now watching the news. They can even distinguish the types of rockets that fly overhead.”
BBC:
Clashes near to Libyan frontline
The rebels told a BBC correspondent they were on their way to Tripoli
Rebels have been engaged in fierce firefights with government forces about 80km (50 miles) south-west of Tripoli and close to their frontline.
A BBC correspondent who was with the rebels said two of them had died in the battle, according to a volunteer medic.
The rebels said government forces suffered far greater casualties, although that cannot be confirmed.
Meanwhile, Col Muammar Gaddafi has agreed to stay out of talks on ending the conflict, African leaders said.
In a communique after talks on Sunday in South Africa, the African Union panel on Libya said it “welcomes Colonel Gaddafi’s acceptance of not being part of the negotiations process”.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-1392166...
Libya_al_hurra
BREAKING: Around 50 cars have arrived to Nalut taking supplies to Ghazaya.
BREAKING: About 70 cars of whom 4 cars by the Grad rocket launchers and a car carrying ammunition for the rebels in mountains
4Adam Adam
#FF advances make it difficult for Gaddafi to negotiate. He has to step down and let #Libya move towards free, democratic elections. #Feb17
Libyan Banks in Rebel-Held Misrata Open for the First Time Since February
Banks in the besieged rebel-held city of Misrata in western Libya opened today for the first time since the February uprising against Libyan leader Muammar Qaddafi’s four-decade rule began.
“It’s a good day,” said Hussein Al Jamal, 47, as he waited for his wife to make a withdrawal at the Alwaha Bank in central Misrata. “We need the banks to start the economy. With our banks working, everything will be possible.”
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AJA: G forces have killed and injured a number of protesters in Tajura. Heavy presence of G forces in Tajura
4Adam Adam
Thank you, Qatar! goo.gl/suYEx #Qatar take care of the Libyan refugees in Tataouine, #Libya #Feb17
Fighting now in the small town of Bir Ghanem, just over an hour’s drive from the capital, Tripoli.
4Adam Adam
AJA: Jalal El Gallal, TNC Spox, they are unwilling to talk to anyone in Gaddafi’s family or his inner circle who have blood on their hands.
dovenews Libyan™
#Nafusa #FF are gaining more grounds.
AJE:
Libya – Jun 26, 2011 – 19:57
Sunday, June 26, 2011 – 19:57 – Libya
Jalal El Gallal, a spokesman for the opposition Transitional National Council in Benghazi, said opposition leaders are also unwilling to talk to anyone in Gaddafi’s family or his inner circle.
It’s very difficult to speak with anybody that has blood on his hands," Gallal told Al Jazeera.
“If there’s going to be any negotiations, first they have to adhere to the resolution of the United Nations by withdrawing their forces to the barracks, allowing humanitarian aid and allowing people to demonstrate.
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
#StVincentGrenadines CARGO SHIP “PRINCESS DINA” Carrying supplies from #Turkey for #Gaddafi’s murder campaign against civilians in #Libya
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
#StVincentGrenadines CARGO SHIP “PRINCESS DINA” 34.8357˚/26.90999˚ Speed/Course: 6.6 kn/277˚ ETA: 2011-06-29 12:00 (UTC) #Libya #feb17 @NATO
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
#StVincentGrenadines CARGO SHIP “PRINCESS DINA” 34.8357˚/26.90999˚ Last port: #Istanbul #Turkey, Dest: #Tripoli #Libya #feb17 @NATO
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dovenews Libyan™
2 #FF from #Zintan got killed in the latest fight between Gaddafi forces & #FF. Fight still on going using heavy artillery & rocket launchrs
Trip
A lot of empty houses in #Tripoli, robbery is becoming commonplace.
Thanku4theAnger THANKU4THEANGER
FFs from Zawiya and Surman trained in Nafusa taking part in today’s attack on Ber Ghanam. Total of 3 martyrs all from Zintan #libya#feb17
dovenews Libyan™
Fierce fight between Gaddafi forces & #FF in valley near a road which leads to Tripoli.
Pray for FF fighting Gaddafi forces at Ber Ghanam..pray for FF fighting Gaddafi forces in Aldafynia..pray for FF in Brega..pray for Libya
USA says they have to cut back? Spending too much on saving lives in Libya?
Guess how much the US military spends on air conditioning in Iraq & Afghanistan? 20 billion dollars a year | n.pr/jHLQwn
www.npr.org/2011/06/25/137414737/among-...
Not comparing or anything, just saying…….
2011feb17
friend of the Khweldi family says, their compound was a mini Bab Al-Azyzia military equipment and vehicles inside #feb17 #Libya
LIBYA_ALHURA Ossama
BREAKING: CONFIRMED: Marada an area 120km south of #Brega has been liberated.
LIBYA_ALHURA Ossama
BREAKING:Heavy bombardment by NATO with Apache Helicopters and naval warships now on BREGA!
Qadfi plan will revealed on Wednesday,it propose him as a leader of ibya as Iran system& elections between Saif & other candidates
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
#Tajoura: VERY heavy #Gaddafi presence. Town literally surrounded by his forces. Believed civilian massacre imminent.
AJELive AJELive
AP: Two Libyan ministers crossed into #Tunisia to join foreign minister reportedly seeking a solution to #Libyan crisis aje.me/mzmC4r
LIBYA_ALHURA
BREAKING: Tajoura needs help many FFs there have been killed or captured massacre continues. :( :( :( Anyone plz help our brave FFs
Libya: On Brega’s front line VID.
Rebels in eastern Libya say they are ready to discuss a political settlement with the government in Tripoli as long as it involves Colonel Gaddafi and his circle leaving power.
The opposition group says significant numbers of senior Libyan army officers are deserting the regime, a claim which the government in Tripoli has denied.
The BBC’s diplomatic correspondent Bridget Kendall reports from the rebel side of the front line near Brega.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-13921957
I hear NATO is aiding our troops fight the Gaddafi forces in BirGhnam south of the city of Zawia ! InshaAllah this is true! And YAY!
Thanku4theAnger THANKU4THEANGER
Unconfirmed: FFs have entered Ber Ghanam following Nato bombing of Grad launcher. Nato also struck near Gawaleesh.G forces retreating
HumphreyCheung
Video: While we were exploring the Nalut ruins in Libya, the mosques broadcasted a call to prayer. They are… tumblr.com/x0536o3s6k
warjumper.com/post/6933631340/while-we-...
EndTyranny
Tripoli: #Gaddafi forces have surrounded #Tajora & R now roaming the streets..A heavy military crackdown is expected on FF
Rowley:
My map has almost a picket fence of NATO ships across the Med. VERY little traffic S of that line
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
All internal/external #Gaddafi security from #Gheryan & surrounds transferred to #Tripoli Airport to strengthen defenses. #Libya
PeterLeng Peter Leng
Tip for Tunisia-Libya border crossing to Tripoli – pack light, bring a trolley! Long, long walk; bumpy, broken road; no porters.
Thrown out of Libya yesterday only hours after entering. A “mistake” says top official. Promised fresh visa in Tunisia; try again Monday
Surprise of Tunisia-Libya border crossing – the long, long queue of traffic waiting to go INTO Libya. Only handful of cars leaving Libya.
KC_Tripolitania KC
According to a caller on Libya.TV – #Gaddafi forces have executed 100 youths in Abu Salim prison over the past 2 days
Guma_el_gamaty Guma El-Gamaty
Confirmed reports Gadhafi has killed 187 prisoners in abusalim prison in tripoli last 2 days for using arms against him in the last 4 months
Tataouine, Tunisia: Nafousa Mountains’ kids thank the Tunisians for their support goo.gl/fHDXx Libya Feb17
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVjeAnwzGOo&fea...
“The day we buried the martyrs was the day we knew we would be victorious” tinyurl.com/5t6w6jx Mohammed killed
www.universalsubtitles.org/en-gb/videos...
have been told that G forces only take main roads in Tajoura and don’t go in to the centre of city too afraid
LibyaAlHurraTV LibyaAlHurra
#Yefren reporting 3 martyrs and 8 wounded in recent clashes. #Nafusa
libyans_revolt
Zuma phoned Gaddafi, “how you doing Bro leader?”. #Gaddafi, everything in control, we’re in Plan C “into Rathole”, thx to my cute saif! LOL
Thanku4theAnger THANKU4THEANGER
Capture of Marada by FFs cuts a key supply line to Gaddafi forces in Brega #feb17#Libya
WATCH SORMAN OVER NEXT FEW DAYS!!!!!
borzou
A ferocious night of #NATO bombing, anti-aircraft fire, rebel gunfire at Ghaddafi positions here in w. #Libya town of Kikla
zera hour is soon, FFS planning on protecting important goverment buildings(museum, main library …..) when it does come.
Khiria
Many prisoners are left bleeding for days and many died due to the level of torture Gaddafi’s thugs were and are using against them
Thanku4theAnger THANKU4THEANGER
Nafusa: Nato Planes now heard in Nalut from North East direction #feb17
Thanku4theAnger THANKU4THEANGER
Nafusa: Nato destroyed 8 G forces armoured vehicles in Gawaleesh. Now G forces shelling area near AlQalaa after Nato strikes #feb17#Libya
SecularLibya
Report: 50 barrels of pressurized, poisonous gas have been found in the Air Force base of the recently liberated Al-Kufra city
The regime has VITO cars filled with spying and jamming equipments touring the city of Tripoli. Luckily today, one was burned successfully
Tajoora by Tripoli is completely surrounded – perhaps a massacre of the civilians there will occur this very night.
Via Libya.tv..Gaddafi forces executed 187 freedom fighters after torturing them in Abu Salim prison.
AidTrip ; there’s a noticeable lack of men around the camp,most had sent their families & stayed to fight on the front line
AidTrip ; the women have a tent to socialise in, flat screen plasma TV donated by the Free Libyan Women charity in London Remada
Thanku4theAnger THANKU4THEANGER
NTC exchanged prisoners with Gaddafi’s regime via Red Cross.50 FFs arrive to Benghazi today in exchange for 5 Gaddafi Tahalib
EndTyranny101
Breaking: #Gaddafi forces R now gathering in #Ghadames Airport as well as 10 Grad Rocket launchers & other artillery @Natopress #NATO #Libya
danya:
I love each and every city\town\village in Libya we are all special in our own ways…and together we make the greatest country libya
Refugees from Zintan & Nalut on diff sides. Discrimination & fights between the two is common, even the kids AidTrip
AidTrip IslamicRelief have set up a school at Remada and organise activities for the children daily.
AidTrip the tents don’t seem appropriate for the scorching heat at all, there are now over 180 tents. #AidTrip #Tunisia #Tunisia #Remada
Has Gaddafi given in?
The panel “welcomes Colonel Gaddafi’s acceptance of not being part of the negotiations process”, AU peace and security commissioner Ramtane Lamamra said, reading a prepared statement issued after four hours of talks.
A South African official who requested anonymity said after the panel meeting: “We wanted Gaddafi to make a public statement that he would not take part in the negotiations, but he would not.”
Asked about the significance of his refusal to make a statement, the official, part of the South African team that travelled to Tripoli last month in a failed bid to launch peace talks, said: “This means he is finished.”
www.news24.com/Africa/News/Has-Gaddafi-...
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
Abdullah Al Sanousi residing at 32°52’25"N 13°8’41"E Iraqi Embassy in #Libya Building. #feb17
hababbi
libya gadaffi men even tortute the animals as this camel cries in pain
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtY6QAUQg0Y&fea...
rima_
Not making light of war, but it is entertaining to hear an old woman refer to bombings as “being happy her neighbors are visiting”
All internal/external Gaddafi security from Gheryan & surrounds transferred to Tripoli Airport to strengthen defenses.
SecularLibya
This is very interesting. Has Daffi given up on Gharyan? Is he pulling all forces in to save Tripoli?
Tripoli is g’s last stance. Siege of Tripoli expected. G thinks that this way he can force Nato to put boots on ground while people are starving, being rounded up and killed. He expects that Tripoli then will rise up against boots. He is miscalculating…….
Or is g counting on ff’s advancing too fast so he can counter attack?
dovenews Libyan™
A guy from #Misrata: “they have abducted my wife & children, I dont know if they are dead or alive, my flat was hit with a missile…..sigh”
1 porte parole du CNT a confirmé que Kadhafi aurait donné des ordres pr assassiner 187 détenus de la prison de Busleem
IMPORTANT NAMES :
Thanku4theAnger THANKU4THEANGER
Abd Allah Senusi (G’s no.2) using 4 men to quell Tripoli: AbdelHamid AlSaeh, AbdealHamid Amara, Mahmus AlShafsha & Ahmed Farhat
TRIPOLI:
THANKU4THEANGER
Important : Tripoli: More details: Abd Allah Senusi (Gaddafi’s no.2) using 4 men to quell Tripoli: 1) AbdelHamid AlSaeh responsible crackdown on Soug Aljuma, Zawiyt Dahmani & AlHashan 2) AbdealHamid Amar who is Senusi’s secretary who was given task of bringing 2 FFs from Zintan for personal interrogation by Senusi. These 2 FFs are incarcerated in AlSayedy St. HQ of Military intelligence under heavy security. Reason unknown 3) Mahmud AlShafsha who is responsible for the snipers distributed around Tripoli 4) Ahmed Farhat who is responsible for crack down on Zenata and surrounding area #Feb17#Libya
wheelertweets James Wheeler
Cool graffiti that caught my eye today on the liberated streets of #Zintan, in #Libya’s Western (#Nafusa) Mountains. twitpic.com/5hdi26
Misrata: telecommunication networks have been ready for a while but will not be turned on for fear that Gaddafi cells will take advantage.
Worshipping Gaddafi…go to 35 seconds t.co/r2ygxEm #Libya #Gaddafi #Tripoli
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YRP1waY20U&fea...
Libyans linked to Stanford Ponzi
DALLAS, Texas – Highly placed Libyan government officials knew R. Allen Stanford was running a Ponzi scheme as they withdrew millions of dollars in Stanford investments, a newly unsealed court document claims.
The federal complaint was filed June 3 and sealed in the U.S. District Court of Northern Texas by Stanford’s court-appointed receiver, Robert Janvey. It was unsealed Wednesday.
Janvey claims the Libyan Investment Authority and the Libyan Foreign Investment Co. withdrew nearly $55 million, with $12 million of it in January 2009, just days before U.S. authorities accused Stanford of running a $7.2 billion Ponzi scheme.
The new filing also alleges that the Libyans knew the Stanford empire was on the verge of collapse, before the general public or its 30,000 investors.
“They were on actual notice, or at a minimum they received constructive notice, that the payments they received from Stanford were fraudulent transfers,” the document states, saying the Libyan defendants “had access to Mr. Stanford that was substantially superior to other investors.”
The payments “were simply money that came from other CD holders.”
Today’s unstable political situation in Libya, Janvey told the court, puts the funds’ security as a top priority.
nems360.com/bookmark/14481556/article-L...
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
CONFIRMED! Argentinean Embassy Cable: Hugo Chavez died of heart attack yesterday in Cuba. 06/25/11 08:43AM
conf by whom? haven’t had conf. yet.
TRIPOLI:
Melad Daman head of Internal security in Tripoli is the person supervising the arrest of protesters in the city
Mahmud AlShafsha is responsible for the snipers distributed around Tripoli.
Ahmed Farhat is responsible for crack down on Zenata and surrounding area.
AbdelHamid AlSaeh responsible for crackdown on SougAlJumaa, ZawiytDahmani & AlHashan.
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
#Tripoli: Reports of mass arrests in #ZawiatAlDahmany today.
SecularLibya
Heinz: between 1500 to 4K left in Brega. #NATO tries to target officers not soldiers. 40% of Belarus mercs dead.
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
2 #Freedomfighters are incarcerated in AlSayedy St. HQ of Military intelligence under heavy security.
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
#NATO has given the #Gaddafi brigades an ultimatum to leave their positions & checkpoints. It expires on June 26, tonight
Longing4Libya
To #gaddafi & sons: there is now a vacancy in #Venezuela. The #Chavez gang is looking for a new loser
I hope Gaddafi hears the news of Chavez’s death (or near death situation). That will surely give him nightmares. #mwahahaha
dovenews Libyan™
Is it true that #Chavez is dead?? If true, #Gaddafi wont be dancing #Salsa anymore!
wheelertweets James Wheeler
Salem Bin Abdul Nabie depicted in a mural painted yesterday in the center of town. #Zintan #Libya twitpic.com/5hdcia
wheelertweets James Wheeler
Omar Muktar was a #Libyan hero from a century ago. But he wasn’t the only one. This is Salem Bin Abdul Nabie of #Zintan twitpic.com/5hdas2
Deux ministres libyens rejoignent le chef de la diplomatie à Djerba
TUNIS (AP) — Le ministre libyen de la Santé et de l’Environnement, Mohamed Al-Hijazi, et celui des Affaires sociales Ibrahim Chérif, ont franchi dimanche après-midi le poste-frontière de Ras Jédir dans le Sud tunisien, a rapporté l’agence officielle TAP.
Selon la TAP, ils se sont rendus directement à Djerba, une île distante d’environ 150 km, pour rejoindre le ministre libyen des Affaires étrangères Abdelati Obeïdi. Le chef de la diplomatie libyenne se trouve depuis quatre jours à Djerba où il a rencontré “plusieurs parties étrangères”, ajoute l’agence sans plus de précisions.
Le déplacement de M. Obeïdi s’inscrivait “dans le cadre des efforts diplomatiques tendant à la recherche d’une solution à la crise libyenne”, avait précisé la TAP. AP
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another 2 gone:)
NATO believes that the UN res 1973 does not prohibit FFs from acquiring defensive weapons such as anti-tank weapons.
NTC wants Gaddafi 2pull back his forces and return to the barracks and to Release the scores of Prisoners that the Regime is holding
Our group in Tripoli is facing some serious connection issues due to jamming. They are working on countering it. Thanks 4 your patience guys
Heading 2 Brega then will b back in benghazi get at me. RIP 2 Muftah Agour- 1 of our many heroes- will miss you “ya thayree”
Video: Gaddafi loyalists gloat over the bodies of their victims in Zlitan
Regime psychopaths gloat over the bodies of Libyan citizens they have massacred. As the tyrant’s men are driven from towns in the west of Libya, random killings are becoming their main means of resistance. Gaddafi no longer controls either Zlitan or Yefren.
feb17.info/media/video-gaddafi-loyalist...
ICC goo.gl/rLkLl Satellite broadcast info on Prosecutor’s Press Conference June28 regarding Libya situation
4Adam Adam
Hrs ago, asked my bro in #Tripoli abt the situation today in #Nafusa mtn he siad ’Gaddafi’s retreating, #FF are reloading’
EndTyranny
Qatar does it again! Thank you..A large shipment of Aid containing, Medicines, food & logistical supplies is on its way to Benghazi
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4Adam Adam
NPR’s Corey Flintoff reports from western Libya that Gaddafi’s govt is also cracking down harder on foreign journalists
www.npr.org/player/v2/mediaPlayer.html?...
BentBenghazi G
Bullet removed from a 12 year old girl’s chest in #Misrata bit.ly/jk8mij #libya #feb17 GRAPHIC
www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-Q1HO4h4d4&feature=player_embedded#at=114
Heinz: Daffi army in Brega pretty surrounded. Libya Feb17 They can’t even go to Tripoli to save Daffi. FFs go direct from Bengz. to Misrt.
MyFreeLibya Rubicon Moad
I met two sheiks from Warshafana just came out of tripoli…say they have 200+ weapons..dunno if true, spreading it anyway :P
good news always welcome:)
Tataouin is OUT tonight, wedding has spread across the whole town…old woman out in their shiny shiny outfits.
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
Large protests in #Sebha In the district of #Manshya happening now. Large independence Flag in the square
LIBYAN OIL:
Al Shamikh is conducting a series of managerial changes for #Libya Oil and its affiliate companies worldwide inclusive in Morocco and Egypt
Gaddafi has began to change the management of #Libya Oil by those who are more regime loyal in an attempt to bypass the concerned sanctions
libyanproud libyanandproud
#Sebha : Protests and Violent Clashes in Nimla street in Manshya
Someone’s sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago.
“Goodbye” came from the Middle English “godbwdye”, which is short for “God be with ye”.
SUMMARY JUNE 27th 2011
6/27/2011
6.27.2011
Sometimes people come into your life and you know right away that they were meant to be there.
International Criminal Court is beginning to announce its decision on the Gaddafi arrest warrants Libya
ICC update on Libya starting now looking from 15 Feb onwards Tripoli Bengazi Misrata
Danya
My dad is so cute…He’s been in the family room waiting for the #ICC decision since the morning… I told him 3pm bas is insisting to wait
N_Benghazi .
I’m really glad it’s an African woman doing the hearing, just a tiny little blow to the ego of the King of All African Kings.
NATO: 26 June: Key Hits: #Brega: 3 C&C, 1 tank; #RasLanuf: 3 veh’s; #Zintan: 2 artillery guns; #Zuwarah: 1 antenna mast; …
NATO: 26 June: Key Hits: #Yafran: 1 “logistic node” (vague description is probably intentional); #Tripoli: 2 artillery guns
NATO: 26 June: Arms embargo: 4 boardings, no denials. #IHAM: 3 ships, 1 aircraft.
Guma_el_gamaty Guma El-Gamaty
Will b on BBC world shortly to comment on announcement by ICC about possible arrest warrants for gadhafi his son seif and top killer senusi
Loud explosions heard in center of Libya’s capital – libya
Supplies package for HMS Ocean off Libya
27 June 2011
SPECIAL delivery, Libyan style.
Two naval airmen move away after an underslung load has been deposited on the sprawling flight deck of HMS Ocean in the Gulf of Sirte.
The supplies come courtesy of a VERTREP – vertical replenishment – from a Merlin of 820 Naval Air Squadron, operating from aviation support/casualty treatment ship RFA Argus.
Argus has been east of Suez in support of counter-piracy operations (hence the presence of the Culdrose Merlin) but with those duties done, she’s heading west through the Med.
Ploughing through the central Mediterranean, the decision was taken to transfer some of her stores to the Mighty O which has spent the past three weeks off Libya so her Army Air Corps Apache gunships can strike at government targets on land – which they have done on several occasions.
It is now 100 days since the strikes against the Gaddafi regime began. In that time more than 12,000 aerial missions have been flown over Libya – either enforcing the UN-sanctioned No-Fly Zone, or striking at government targets.
Nearly 2,500 of the latter have been struck by jets, British and French attack helicopters and by cruise missiles, including at least half a dozen launches from HMS Triumph.
Maj Gen Nick Pope, the Chief of Defence Staff’s official spokesman, said UK forces had so far damaged or destroyed more than 500 regime targets, including 240 tanks, armoured fighting vehicles and artillery rocket systems, and smashed 150 land-based targets, including bunkers and ammunition dumps.
At sea, the NATO naval cordon – which presently includes HMS Liverpool and Bangor – has investigated some 1,400 vessels, boarding parties have searched 109 ships and eight vessels have been ordered to turn away from Libyan ports.
There’s been nothing quite so dramatic for RFA Argus, although she did help save the life of a merchant sailor with suspected appendicitis while still in the Gulf of Aden in a truly international rescue mission.
The South Korean frigate Chungmugong Yi Sun-Shin picked up the mayday initially from the Baltic Island, a German-registered vessel.
The Korean ship scrambled her Lynx to pick up the ill Filipino crewman with the aim of transferring him to the sickbay of the USS Enterprise, the legendary American carrier operating in the area.
The Big E was out of range however, so instead the sailor was brought first to Argus, moved into a Merlin – which has a longer range than a Lynx – and flown to the Enterprise. The casualty was stabilised aboard the American flat-top before being taken ashore eventually, where he’s making a good recovery.
Picture: LA Guy Pool, HMS Ocean
www.navynews.co.uk/news/1265-supplies-p...
Watching the ICC update. Will tweet any important statements/info.
KC:
The# ICC hearing in which the arrest warrants 4 #Gaddafi, his son #Saif and #Sannusi will be issued- has begun. Brace yourselves everyone!
LibyaLiberty
#DearGaddafi,God gave you enough rope to allow you to commit 42 years worth of #CrimesAgainstHumanity. Prepare to swing from it.
Des enfants de Nalut réparent les dégats et nettoient les rues depuis la fin des combats !
www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2292797...
Vidéo trouvée sur le portable d’un soldat des forces de Kadhafi
www.youtube.com/watch?v=35osAMioGPo&fea...
LibyaLiberty
#DearGaddafi, I was born abroad due to the struggle btwn good and evil in Libya.The two worlds come together today to stop you.
Photo du camp de réfugié de Ramada en Tunisie. t.co/X74Aeih Aucun visage n’est visible pour des raisons de sécurité.
www.17022011libya.com/vb/showthread.php...
Skynews: Libyan defector Musa Kusa found living in luxury hotel in Qatar t.co/PCJa9Yr penthouse suite at the Four Seasons Hotel
REUTERS:
Hague court issues arrest warrant for Gaddafi
The International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant on Monday for Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, and rebels trying to oust him said their forces had advanced to within 80 km (50 miles) of the capital Tripoli.
The court approved warrants for Gaddafi as well as his son Saif al-Islam and Libyan intelligence chief Abdullah al-Senussi on charges of crimes against humanity. ICC prosecutors allege they were involved in the killing of protesters who rose up in February against Gaddafi’s 41-year rule.
Gaddafi has “absolute, ultimate and unquestioned control” over Libya’s state apparatus and its security forces, presiding judge Sanji Mmasenono Monageng said in reading out the ruling.
She added that both Gaddafi and Saif al-Islam “conceived and orchestrated a plan to deter and quell by all means the civilian demonstrations” against the regime and that al-Senussi used his position of command to have attacks carried out.
www.reuters.com/article/2011/06/27/us-l...
International Criminal Court issues Qadhafi arrest warrant
“I welcome the ICC judges’ decision to issue arrest warrants for Colonel Muammar Qadhafi, Saif al Islam al Qadhafi and Abdullah al Senussi. These individuals are accused of crimes against humanity and should be held to account before judges in a criminal court. The UK will continue to strongly support the ICC and calls upon the Libyan government to co-operate fully with the ICC investigation.”
“The warrants further demonstrate why Qadhafi has lost all legitimacy and why he should go immediately. His forces continue to attack Libyans without mercy and this must stop.”
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www.fco.gov.uk/en/news/latest-news/?vie...
Pre-Trial Chamber I issues three warrants of arrest for Muammar Gaddafi, Saif Al-Islam Gaddafi and Abdualla Al-Senussi
Today, 27 June 2011, Pre-Trial Chamber I of the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued three warrants of arrest respectively for Muammar Mohammed Abu Minyar Gaddafi, Saif Al-Islam Gaddafi and Abdullah Al-Senussi for crimes against humanity (murder and persecution) allegedly committed across Libya from 15 February 2011 until at least 28 February 2011, through the State apparatus and Security Forces.
The Chamber, composed of Judges Sanji Mmasenono Monageng (Presiding), Sylvia Steiner and Cuno Tarfusser, considered that there are reasonable grounds to believe that the three suspects committed the alleged crimes and that their arrests appear necessary in order to ensure their appearances before the Court; to ensure that they do not continue to obstruct and endanger the Court’s investigations; and to prevent them from using their powers to continue the commission of crimes within the jurisdiction of the Court.
The situation in Libya was referred to the ICC Prosecutor by the United Nations Security Council, through the unanimous adoption of Resolution 1970 on 26 February 2011. The Security Council decided, under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter, that “the Libyan authorities shall cooperate fully with and provide any necessary assistance to the Court and the Prosecutor pursuant to this resolution” and, while recognizing that States not party to the Rome Statute have no obligations under the Statute, the Security Council urged all States and concerned regional and other international organisations to cooperate fully with the Court and the Prosecutor.
On 3 March 2011, the ICC Prosecutor decided to open an investigation and requested, on 16 May 2011, the issuance of the arrest warrants.
case information sheet link:
www.icc-cpi.int/menus/icc/situations%20...
Alj; Alabedi(Gaddafi’s FM), Hajazy(Health M), Alshreef (Social aff M) reported to be in Tunisia negotiating deals with (??) Libya NTC
AlArabiya: No Libya solution with Qaddafi still in power: EU
Thank u ICC NOW GO GET THEM!!
Gaddafi is now officially an international fugitive.
REUTERSFLASH: International criminal court issues arrest warrant for Libya’s Muammar Gaddafi #Feb17 #Libya #ICC
NATO NATO
Minimizing impact of Libyan operation on merchant shipping goo.gl/ytMfs #NATO #Libya
AlArabiya: ICC orders arrest of Libya’s strongman Muammar Qaddafi, #Alarabiya TV reports
bentbenghazi
SOME of the victims of the #AbuSalimMassacre. #Gaddaficrimes #AbuSalimPrison #Libya twitpic.com/5hlvst
SOME of the victims of the #AbuSalimMassacre. #Gaddaficrimes #AbuSalimPrison #Libya twitpic.com/5hlw52
SOME of the victims of the #AbuSalimMassacre. #Gaddaficrimes #AbuSalimPrison #Libya twitpic.com/5hlwov
Nusiba
First thing I want to do in Benghazi is hang my uncle’s picture with the rest of the Abusalim martyrs. #AbuSalimMa twitpic.com/5hnuqb
Thanku4theAnger
Breaking: Freedom fighters clash with Gaddafi forces 6km west of AlAzizia, a town just South of Tripoli. Allah Akbar #feb17#Libya
EndTyranny
The race is now on, to see who reaches #Gaddafi, Gaddafi the son & Senoussi first..Freedom Fighters or the International community? #Libya
Niz_FGM Niz
27/06/11 – cheers of ALLAHU AKBAR on roof tops in Tripoli as ICC judges make announcements. Amazing.
Mushu
Imagine the three criminals pacing in their stinky underground bunkers and sweating bucketfuls.. any chance they’d finish each other?
Tripolitanian
Now comes the most important part, arresting #Gaddafi. -
Explosions heard inTripoli this morning. It’s been relatively quiet here for days.
AlArabiya: Libyan ministers in Tunisia for talks: report #Alarabiya
AlArabiya: Libya’s foreign minister & 2 other ministers R in Tunisia negotiating w/ “foreign parties”: Tunisian state news agency
CNN producer in Tripoli confirms that 3 loud explosions heard in the city at 11.36a local time.
Sumayyah
#AbuSalimPrison massacre is very important because the #Feb17 revolution was actually triggered by it’s events on February 15 when (cont.)
The anniversary for #AbuSalimPrison massacre is in two days on the 29th. It is important we remember all people who fought/died for freedom
Fathi Terbil, the lawyer that represented the families of the #AbuSalimPrison massacre was arrested by the regime #AbuSalimCrimes
On June 29,1996 #Gaddafi ordered mass killing of as many as 1,200 prisoners at the #AbuSalimPrison in Tripoli #AbuSalimCrimes
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BBCNews: Defence Secretary, Liam Fox, says MoD is able to continue military operations in #Libya for however long is necessary #Libya
HRW:
lIBYA: jUNE 1996 kILLINGS AT ABU SALIM PRISON:
In the summer of 1996, stories began to filter out of Libya about a mass killing in Tripoli’s Abu Salim prison. The details remained scarce, and the government initially denied that an incident had taken place. Libyan groups outside the country said up to 1,200 prisoners had died.
www.hrw.org/en/news/2006/06/27/libya-ju...
A night on the town, Libyan revolution style
A night out in the eastern Libyan city of Benghazi is not everyone’s idea of fun. There are no cinemas, no clubs, only a handful of open restaurants and alcohol is illegal.
But while the war being fought 240 kilometres (150 miles) away is on everyone’s mind, Libyans are still game for a night out.
www.middle-east-online.com/english/?id=...
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Manara:Pro-G Col Mohamed AlFurjani head of Ali Nuri Asbaq brigade in Brega killed by mistake & another Col in ICU as Grad was loaded #feb17
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Gheryan:1500 from Gheryan are imprisoned in Ganduba prison in Asab3a & Jedaida prison in Tripoli.Some now released w/ torture evident #Feb17
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Check out NATO’s recent video on Vigilant Skies youtu.be/_Xl14pxcbWA
NATO Secretary General’s statement on International Criminal Court decision on Qadhafi indictment
ICC Indicts Colonel Qadhafi, Saif al-Islam and Abdullah al-Sanoussi.
This decision once again highlights the increasing isolation of the Qadhafi regime. It reinforces the reason for NATO’s mission to protect the Libyan people from Qadhafi’s forces. Qadhafi and his henchmen need to realise that time is rapidly running out for them. NATO is more determined than ever to keep up the pressure until all attacks on civilians have ended, until all regime forces have returned to their bases and until there is unhindered access to humanitarian aid for all those who need it.
www.nato.int/cps/en/natolive/news_75772...
Reuters: Spokesman in Zintan says rebels are within 50 miles of Tripoli, fight for town of Bir al-Ghanam to the south.
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The International Criminal Court Indicted Colonel #Qadhafi, Saif al-Islam and Abdullah al-Sanoussi
IntlCrimCourt indictment reinforces @NATO’s mission to protect the Libyan people from #Qadhafi
Qadhafi and henchmen need to realise time is rapidly running out for them
@NATO pressure on #Qadhafi until attacks on civilians have ended, regime forces back to bases and until unhindered access humanitarian aid
BENGHAZI reacts to ICC, beautiful pic:
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It is only the second time in the #ICC’s nine-year history that it has indicted a sitting head of state.
Solidarity News: intense NATO bombing in the Mradah area some 120 km south of Brega.
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FFs must take out artillery&GRADs aimed at Tripoli & Gharyan b4 they wipe out those cities, Gaddafi
will exterminate all to stay in power
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Photo: Hamza Al-Taib says 6 relatives were killed in #AbuSalimMassacre. #Libya #Feb17 yfrog.com/kl5vuopj
After the #AbuSalimMassacre, bodies were taken away on wheelbarrows and throw into ~100meter long trenches that had been dug for a new wall.
Ocampo: Gaddafi must be arrested to avoid further casualties
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#NATO Secretary General statement on International Criminal Court decision on Qadhafi indictment goo.gl/82hCu
Alex
#BirAlGhanam crossing – is shown on MAP – Below Sheghuda – abt halfway between #Yefren & #AzZawiyah Zawiya
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I want to become a lawyer just so I can be involved in the trialling of those criminals who will not go to the ICC
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NFSL political vision for post-Gaddafi transition period bit.ly/kTwxjp #Feb17 #Libya
Photo: sign at #Misrata ICC warrant celebration. #Libya #Feb17 bit.ly/iRuTBH
Libya: Warrants Send Strong Message to Abusive Leaders Pursuit of Justice No Barrier to Lasting Peace
June 27, 2011
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(New York, June 27, 2011) – The International Criminal Court (ICC), by issuing an arrest warrant for Muammar Gaddafi, signaled that the law can reach even those long thought to be immune to accountability, Human Rights Watch said today. The ICC judges granted warrants on June 27, 2011, for Gaddafi, the Libyan leader, his son Seif al-Islam, and Libya’s intelligence chief, Abdullah Sanussi. They are wanted on charges of crimes against humanity for their roles in attacks on civilians, including peaceful demonstrators, in Tripoli, Benghazi, Misrata, and other Libyan cities and towns.
Issuing the warrants was an important step to providing the victims of serious crimes in Libya the chance for redress. Despite concerns that an arrest warrant against Gaddafi would act as an obstacle to finding a solution to the conflict in Libya and thus discourage the Libyan leader from relinquishing power, it is unlikely that there is a connection between the ICC investigation and Gaddafi’s refusal to step down, Human Rights Watch said.
“Muammar Gaddafi already made clear he intended to stay until the bitter end before the ICC process was set in motion, and his son’s February vow to ‘live and die in Libya’ speaks for itself,” said Richard Dicker, international justice director at Human Rights Watch. “It beggars belief that a dictator who has gripped power for over 40 years would be frozen in place by this arrest warrant.”
Human Rights Watch documented the arbitrary arrest and disappearance of scores of people, as well as instances in which government forces opened fire on peaceful demonstrators after the start of anti-government protests in eastern Libya on February 15.
Following the court’s issuance of arrest warrants, initiatives aimed at ending the devastating conflict in Libya are important, but justice should not be abandoned as other objectives are pursued, Human Rights Watch said. Human Rights Watch research in countries such as Sierra Leone and Angola shows that the failure to hold perpetrators of the most serious international crimes to account can contribute to future abuses.
The record from other conflicts also shows that arrest warrants for senior leaders can actually strengthen peace efforts by stigmatizing those who stand in the way of conflict resolution. For example, the indictments of Radovan Karadzic and Ratko Mladic by the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia are credited with keeping them sidelined during the Dayton peace talks, which led to the end of the Bosnian war.
The ICC is tasked with bringing to justice those most responsible for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide. It must act independently and apolitically to fulfill its mandate, Human Rights Watch said. In parallel, other actors have a vital role to play in resolving the crisis in Libya, including through diplomatic and humanitarian activities.
“As a judicial undertaking, the court’s work is distinct from the military and diplomatic initiatives unfolding in Libya and it would be a mistake to conflate them,” Dicker said. “Justice, to be credible, must run its independent course.”
The ICC prosecutor had asked the judges of the court on May 16 to issue warrants for the three Libyan suspects. Libya, though not a party to the Rome Statute that created the court, is subject to ICC jurisdiction through United Nations Security Council resolution 1970.
Because the ICC has no police force of its own, it depends on national authorities to make arrests on its behalf. Resolution 1970 requires the Libyan authorities to cooperate fully with the court. In April, the opposition authority in Libya, the Interim Transitional National Council, promised to cooperate with the ICC in a letter to the Prosecutor’s Office.
Any suspect who is arrested or who surrenders to the court has an opportunity to object to the charges and to challenge the evidence in a “confirmation of charges” hearing. At that point, the ICC judges must decide whether the evidence available is sufficient to establish “substantial grounds to believe” that the person committed each of the crimes charged. If they decide it is sufficient, the case can move forward to trial.
Human Rights Watch has documented serious and systematic violations of the laws of war by Libyan government forces during the current armed conflict, including repeated indiscriminate attacks in residential neighborhoods in Misrata and towns in the western Nafusa mountains. Human Rights Watch has also documented human rights abuses by rebel forces.
On June 1, an International Commission of Inquiry for Libya set up by the UN Human Rights Council released its report, concluding that both government and rebel forces committed acts amounting to war crimes. The commission investigated reports that NATO forces were involved in indiscriminate attacks against civilians, but concluded that it had not seen evidence to suggest that NATO forces had intentionally targeted civilian areas or engaged in indiscriminate attacks on civilians.
Security Council resolution 1970 says that nationals from states outside Libya that are not parties to the ICC statute are not subject to ICC jurisdiction for all alleged acts arising out of operations in Libya established or authorized by the Security Council. A number of countries have provided notice about their participation in military operations under another Security Council resolution, Resolution 1973, which authorizes member states “to take all necessary measures” to protect civilians in Libya. All countries which have provided notice, including non-state parties to the ICC, remain obligated under international law to investigate and prosecute any members of their armed forces implicated in war crimes.
In addition to the current case against the three Libyan suspects, Human Rights Watch urged the ICC prosecutor to continue to investigate serious crimes that may have been committed by any party during the armed conflict in Libya. Security Council resolution 1970 gives the ICC ongoing jurisdiction over war crimes and crimes against humanity committed on the territory of Libya since February 15, 2011.
For more Human Rights Watch reporting on Libya, please visit:
www.hrw.org/en/middle-eastn-africa/libya
Libya: Questions and Answers on the International Criminal Court’s Decision on Arrest Warrants
On June 27, 2011, the International Criminal Court (ICC) judges granted warrants for the Libyan leader, Muammar Gaddafi, his son Seif al-Islam, and Libya’s intelligence chief, Abdullah Sanussi. They are wanted on charges of crimes against humanity for their roles in attacks on civilians, including peaceful demonstrators, in Tripoli, Benghazi, Misrata, and other Libyan cities and towns. The ICC prosecutor had asked the judges of the court on May 16 to issue warrants for the three Libyan suspects.
1. How did the judges make the determination to issue arrest warrants?
By issuing the arrest warrants, the ICC judges indicated that they were satisfied that there were “reasonable grounds to believe” that the individuals named in the prosecutor’s May 16 request had committed a crime within the jurisdiction of the court.
A suspect who is arrested or surrenders to the court has an opportunity to object to the charges and to challenge the evidence in a “confirmation of charges” hearing. At that point, if the ICC judges decide that there is enough evidence to establish “substantial grounds to believe” – a higher threshold – that the person committed each of the crimes charged, the case can move forward to trial.
2. Isn’t Muammar Gaddafi immune as a head of state?
The Rome Statute, which established the ICC, applies to everyone regardless of their official role. Article 27 of the Rome Statute states explicitly that heads of state are not immune from prosecution.
The warrant for Muammar Gaddafi is not the first for a sitting head of state by an international court. In 1999, the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia issued its first indictment against Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in Kosovo. In 2003, the Special Court for Sierra Leone unsealed its indictment of Charles Taylor, then president of Liberia. Most recently, the ICC has issued two arrest warrants for President Omar al-Bashir of Sudan, on charges of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes.
3. Now that arrest warrants have been issued, how are they to be carried out?
Because the ICC has no police force of its own, it depends on national authorities to make arrests on its behalf. United Nations Security Council resolution 1970, that referred Libya to the ICC, requires the Libyan authorities to cooperate fully with the court. Libya, though not a party to the Rome treaty, is obligated because of the resolution to make arrests at the court’s request. States parties to the ICC also have a legal obligation to cooperate with the court, and resolution 1970 urges states that are not parties to the Rome treaty to cooperate.
4.Can diplomats and others still have meetings with Gaddafi now that he is subject to an ICC arrest warrant?
The issuance of an arrest warrant does not legally prevent diplomats from holding talks with the three suspects. Meeting with Gaddafi and the others will be a matter of individual government policy.
5. Won’t the arrest warrant for Gaddafi just entrench him or those around him further?
Gaddafi has made it clear that he intends to stay until the end. In February, his son Seif al-Islam was quoted on state television saying they would fight to the last man and last woman. It appears unlikely that an arrest warrant will alter Gaddafi’s intentions one way or the other. On the other hand, there are those around Gaddafi who are now on notice that they could also be held responsible for crimes they order or commit, or for crimes they fail to prevent or punish. This could encourage them to take steps to stop crimes.
The record from other conflicts also shows that arrest warrants for senior leaders can actually strengthen peace efforts by stigmatizing those who stand in the way of conflict resolution. For example, the indictments of Radovan Karadzic, the Bosnian Serbs’ wartime political leader, and Ratko Mladic, their military commander, by the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia are credited with keeping them sidelined during the Dayton peace talks, which led to the end of the Bosnian war.
6. What if Gaddafi offers to go in exchange for amnesty?
Amnesty for grave abuses against civilians has no legal viability internationally.International law rejects impunity for serious crimes, such as genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity and torture. International treaties, including the UN Convention against Torture, the Geneva Conventions, and the Rome Statute of the ICC, require parties to ensure alleged perpetrators of serious crimes are prosecuted.
7. Will the ICC prosecutor conduct other investigations?
The prosecutor’s current case focuses on those most responsible for crimes against humanity committed in Libya duringthe period before the armed conflict began. He has suggested that he may open a second investigation later, relating to the subsequent armed conflict. Human Rights Watch urges the ICC prosecutor to continue to investigate serious crimes that may have been committed by all parties in Libya, including rebel forces and NATO.
8. Why is the ICC prosecutor investigating crimes committed in Libya but not investigating crimes in Syria?
The ICC has jurisdiction over war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide committed after July 1, 2002, only if at least one of the following threshold conditions is met:
• The crimes occurred in the territory of a state that is a party to the Rome Statute;
• The person accused of the crimes is a citizen of a country that is a party to the Rome Statute;
• A state that is not a party to the Rome Statute accepts the ICC’s authority for the crime in question by making a declaration and lodging it with the ICC registrar; or
• The UN Security Council refers the situation to the ICC prosecutor.
Syria is not a state party to the Rome Statute. For the ICC to begin an investigation, either the UN Security Council would have to refer the situation to the ICC prosecutor, as it did for Libya, or Syria would have to accept the court’s jurisdiction.
Human Rights Watch has called on the Syrian government to take immediate steps to halt the excessive use of lethal force by security forces. It has also urged the UN Security Council to impose sanctions and press Syria for accountability and, if it does not respond adequately, to refer Syria to the International Criminal Court.
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ليبيا: أوامر التوقيف ترسل رسالة قوية للقادة المرتكبين للانتهاكات
السعي للعدالة لا يعيق تحقيق السلام الدائم
(نيويورك، 27 يونيو/حزيران 2011) – قالت هيومن رايتس ووتش اليوم إن المحكمة الجنائية الدولية بإصدارها أمر توقيف ضد معمر القذافي تشير إلى أن القانون قادر على بلوغ من كانوا يحسبون منذ زمن طويل أنهم محصنين من المحاسبة. أصدر قضاة المحكمة الجنائية الدولية أوامر توقيف في 27 يونيو/حزيران 2011 بحق القذافي، الزعيم الليبي، وابنه سيف الإسلام، ورئيس المخابرات الليبي عبد الله السنوسي. بحسب أوامر التوقيف، منسوب إليهم اتهامات بجرائم ضد الإنسانية على دورهم في الهجمات على المدنيين، وشمل ذلك المتظاهرين السلميين في طرابلس وبنغازي ومصراتة ومدن وبلدات ليبية أخرى.
إصدار أوامر التوقيف يعتبر خطوة هامة لتوفير فرصة لضحايا الجرائم الجسيمة في ليبيا للإنصاف. رغم المخاوف من أن أمر التوقيف بحق القذافي قد يمثل عائقاً يحول دون التوصل لتسوية للنزاع في ليبيا ويثبط عزم القائد الليبي عن التخلي عن السلطة، فمن غير المرجح أن تكون ثمة علاقة بين تحقيقات المحكمة الجنائية الدولية ورفض القذافي للتخلي عن السلطة، على حد قول هيومن رايتس ووتش.
وقال ريتشارد ديكر، مدير برنامج العدل الدولي في هيومن رايتس ووتش: “لقد أوضح معمر القذافي بالفعل نواياه البقاء في السلطة حتى النهاية المرّة، من قبل أن تبدأ إجراءات المحكمة الجنائية الدولية، وكلمة ابنه في فبراير/شباط بأنه سيعيش ويموت في ليبيا تكفي لتوضيح موقفه في حد ذاتها. من غير المنطقي أن ديكتاتورا يمسك بالسلطة منذ أكثر من 40 عاماً سيتمسك بكرسيه فقط بسبب أمر التوقيف هذا”.
وثقت هيومن رايتس ووتش الاعتقالات التعسفية والاختفاءات بحق العديد من الأفراد، وكذلك حالات فتحت فيها القوات الحكومية النار على المتظاهرين السلميين بعد بدء المظاهرات لامعارضة للحكومة في شرقي ليبيا يوم 15 فبراير/شباط.
وقالت هيومن رايتس ووتش إنه إثر إصدار المحكمة لأوامر توقيف، تعتبر المبادرات الرامية لإنهاء النزاع المدمر في ليبيا بالغة الأهمية، لكن لا يجب هجر العدالة أثناء السعي وراء تحقيق أهداف أخرى. بحوث هيومن رايتس ووتش في بلدان مثل سيراليون وأنغولا أظهرت أن الإخفاق في تحميل الجناة مسؤولية الجرائم الدولية الأكثر جسامة، يمكن أن يؤدي لوقوع انتهاكات جديدة.
سجلات النزاعات الأخرى تُظهر أيضاً أن أوامر توقيف القيادات الكبيرة يمكن أن تؤدي إلى تعزيز جهود مباحثات السلام، بما أنها تدين من يقف في طريق تسوية النزاعات. على سبيل المثال، إدانة رادوفان كاراديتش وراتكو ميلاديتش من قبل المحكمة الجنائية الدولية الخاصة بيوغوسلافيا السابقة يُعزى إليها فضل تحييد الشخصين أثناء مباحثات دايتون للسلام، التي أدت إلى انتهاء حرب البوسنة.
المحكمة الجنائية الدولية مُكلفة بإحقاق العدالة بحق أولئك الأكثر مسؤولية عن وقوع جرائم الحرب والجرائم ضد الإنسانية والإبادة الجماعية. وعليها أن تتحرك بشكل مستقل دون اعتبارات سياسية لإتمام مهمتها وتكليفها، على حد قول هيومن رايتس ووتش. بالتوازي مع المحكمة، فعلى الفاعلين الآخرين دور هام في تسوية الأزمة في ليبيا، بما في ذلك عن طريق القنوات الدبلوماسية والإنسانية.
وقال ريتشارد ديكر: “من واقع كونها مؤسسة قضائية، فإن عمل المحكمة مميز ومختلف عن المبادرات العسكرية والدبلوماسية المطروحة في قضية ليبيا، ومن الخطأ الخلط بين المسارين”. وتابع: “حتى تكون العدالة متمتعة بالمصداقية، فلابد أن تسير في مسار مستقل ومنفصل”.
طلب مدعي المحكمة الجنائية الدولية من قضاة المحكمة في 16 مايو/أيار إصدار أوامر توقيف بحق ثلاثة مشتبهين ليبيين. وليبيا وإن لم تكن طرفاً في نظام روما المنشئ للمحكمة، فهي خاضعة لاختصاص المحكمة القضائي بعد صدور قرار مجلس الأمن 1970.
وبما أن المحكمة ليس لديها قوة شرطة خاصة بها، فهي تعتمد على سلطات الدول في إجراء الاعتقالات بالنيابة عنها. القرار 1970 يطالب السلطات الليبية بالتعاون التام مع المحكمة. في أبريل/نيسان وعد المجلس الوطني الانتقالي المؤقت – سلطة المعارضة في ليبيا – بالتعاون مع المحكمة الجنائية الدولية، بموجب خطاب تم إرساله إلى مكتب المدعي العام للمحكمة.
ويُتاح لأي مشتبه به يتم اعتقاله أو يسلم نفسه للمحكمة فرصة الاعتراض على الاتهامات والطعن في الأدلة في جلسة “تأكيد الاتهامات”. في ذلك التوقيت، على القضاة أن يقرروا إن كانت الأدلة القائمة كافية لإثبات “وجود أسس قوية للاعتقاد” بأن الشخص ارتكب الجرائم المنسوبة إليه. إذا قرروا أنها كافية، تتم إحالة القضية إلى المحاكمة.
قامت هيومن رايتس ووتش بتوثيق انتهاكات جسيمة ومنهجية لقوانين الحرب من قبل القوات الحكومية الليبية أثناء النزاع المسلح القائم، بما في ذلك هجمات عشوائية متكررة على أحياء سكنية في مصراتة وبلدات غربي منطقة جبال نفوسا الواقعة غرباً. كما وثقت هيومن رايتس ووتش انتهاكات لحقوق الإنسان ارتكبتها قوات المتمردين.
في 1 يونيو/حزيران أصدرت لجنة تقصي حقائق بشأن ليبيا – من تشكيل مجلس الأمم المتحدة لحقوق الإنسان – تقريرها، وشمل ارتكاب القوات الحكومية والمتمردين لأعمال ترقى لكونها جرائم حرب. حققت اللجنة في تقارير أفادت بتورط الناتو في هجمات عشوائية ضد المدنيين، لكن انتهت إلى عدم وجود أدلة كافية يظهر منها تعمد استهداف قوات الناتو لمناطق المدنيين أو تورطها في هجمات عشوائية على مدنيين.
قرار مجلس الأمن 1970 يرد فيه أن مواطني الدول الأخرى في ليبيا غير الأطراف في نظام المحكمة الجنائية الدولية لا يخضعون لاختصاص المحكمة القضائي فيما يخص جميع الأعمال الناشئة عن العمليات العسكرية في ليبيا والتي بدأت بموجب تصريح مجلس الأمن بها. هناك عدة دول قدمت إخطارات بمشاركتها في عمليات عسكرية بموجب قرار مجلس الأمن 1973، الذي يصرح للدول الأعضاء بـ “اتخاذ جميع الإجراءات المستطاعة” لحماية المدنيين في ليبيا. جميع الدول التي قدمت الإخطارات – ومنها الدول غير الأطراف في نظام روما – ما زالت ملتزمة بموجب القانون الدولي بالتحقيق مع ومقاضاة أفراد قواتهم المسلحة الضالعين في جرائم حرب.
وبالإضافة إلى القضية القائمة بحق ثلاثة من المشتبهين الليبيين، دعت هيومن رايتس ووتش ادعاء المحكمة الجنائية الدولية إلى الاستمرار في التحقيق في الجرائم الجسيمة التي ربما تم ارتكابها من قبل أي طرف أثناء النزاع المسلح في ليبيا. قرار مجلس الأمن 1970 يعطي المحكمة الجنائية الدولية الاختصاص القائم بشأن النظر في قضايا الجرائم ضد الإنسانية وجرائم الحرب المرتكبة على الأراضي الليبية منذ 15 فبراير/شباط 2011.
للمزيد من تغطية هيومن رايتس ووتش للأوضاع في ليبيا، يُرجى زيارة:
www.hrw.org/en/middle-eastn-africa/libya
ليبيا: أسئلة وأجوبة عن قرار المحكمة الجنائية الدولية الخاص بأوامر التوقيف
في 27 يونيو/حزيران 2011، قام قضاة المحكمة الجنائية الدولية بإصدار أوامر توقيف بحق الزعيم الليبي معمر القذافي وابنه سيف الإسلام ورئيس المخابرات الليبية عبد الله السنوسي. وهم متهمون بجرائم ضد الإنسانية على دورهم في الهجمات التي استهدفت مدنيين، بمن فيهم المتظاهرين السلميين في طرابلس وبنغازي ومصراتة ومدن وبلدات ليبية أخرى. طلب مدعي المحكمة من القضاة في 16 مايو/أيار إصدار أوامر توقيف للمشتبهين الليبيين الثلاثة.
1.كيف توصل القضاة إلى قرار إصدار أوامر التوقيف؟
بإصدار أوامر التوقيف، فهذا يعني أن قضاة المحكمة الجنائية الدولية توصلوا إلى أنه كانت هناك “أسباب معقولة للاعتقاد” بأن الأشخاص المذكورين في طلب المدعي بتاريخ 16 مايو/أيار بإصدار أوامر التوقيف، قد ارتكبوا الجرائم التابعة لاختصاص المحكمة القضائي.
المشتبه به الذي يُعتقل أو يسلم نفسه للمحكمة تُتاح له فرصة الاعتراض على الاتهامات والطعن في الأدلة في جلسة “تأكيد الاتهامات”. في ذلك الوقت، إذا قرر قضاة المحكمة وجود أدلة كافية للاعتقاد بأن هناك “أسس يُعتد بها للاعتقاد” – وهو معيار صعب التحقق – بأن الشخص المذكور ارتكب كل من الجرائم المنسوبة إليه، يمكن بعدها أن تنتقل القضية إلى مرحلة المحاكمة.
2.أليس معمر القذافي يتمتع بحصانة بصفته رئيس دولة؟
نظام روما المنشئ للمحكمة الجنائية الدولية ينطبق على الجميع بغض النظر عن مناصبهم الرسمية. المادة 27 من نظام روما ورد فيها صراحة أن رؤساء الدول ليسوا محصنين من ملاحقة المحكمة القضائية لهم.
أمر توقيف معمر القذافي ليس الأول من نوعه بحق رئيس دولة حالي تصدره محكمة دولية. في عام 1999 أصدرت المحكمة الدولية الخاصة بيوغوسلافيا السابقة أول مذكرة اتهام ضد الرئيس اليوغوسلافي سلوبودان ميلوسيفتش، بتهمة جرائم حرب وجرائم ضد الإنسانية ارتكبت في كوسوفو. في عام 2003 كشفت المحكمة الخاصة بسيراليون عن اتهامها لتشارلز تايلور – رئيس ليبيريا في ذلك الحين. مؤخراً أصدرت المحكمة الجنائية الدولية مذكرتي اعتقال بحق الرئيس عمر البشير في السودان، بناء على اتهامات بارتكاب أعمال إبادة جماعية وجرائم ضد الإنسانية وجرائم حرب.
3.بعد صدور أوامر التوقيف، كيف سيتم تنفيذها؟
لأن المحكمة الجنائية الدولية ليست لديها قوة شرطة خاصة بها، فهي تعتمد على السلطات الوطنية للدول في إجراء الاعتقالات بالنيابة عنها. قرار مجلس الأمن 1970 الذي أحال الوضع في ليبيا إلى المحكمة، يطالب السلطات الليبية بالتعاون بالكامل مع المحكمة. ليبيا التي لا تعتبر من الدول الأطراف في نظام روما، ملتزمة بالقرار بأن تجري الاعتقالات التي تطلبها المحكمة. الدول الأطراف في المحكمة عليها أيضاً التزام قانوني بالتعاون مع قراراتها، والقرار 1970 يدعو الدول غير الأطراف بنظام روما إلى التعاون.
4.هل يمكن للدبلوماسيين والأطراف الأخرى عقد اجتماعات مع القذافي بعد أن أصبح خاضعاً لمذكرة توقيف من المحكمة الجنائية الدولية؟
إصدار مذكرة توقيف لا يمنع قانوناً الدبلوماسيين من عقد محادثات مع المشتبهين بهم الثلاثة. الاجتماع مع القذافي والآخرين مسألة تخص سياسات الدول كل دولة على حدة.
5.ألا تعني مذكرة التوقيف بحق القذافي أن هذا سيؤدي لتقريره البقاء أكثر في موقعه الحالي هو ومن حوله؟
أوضح القذافي بالفعل قبل المذكرة أنه باق حتى النهاية. في فبراير/شباط تواردت أقوال عن ابنه سيف الإسلام، على التلفزيون الليبي، بأنه سيقاتل حتى آخر رجل وآخر امرأة. يبدو من غير المرجح أن تغير مذكرة التوقيف من نوايا القذافي بأي حال من الأحوال. على الجانب الآخر، هناك من هم حول القذافي سيلاحظون أنه يمكن محاسبتهم بدورهم على الجرائم التي أمروا بها أو ارتكبوها، أو على الجرائم التي أخفقوا في منعها أو معاقبة من ارتكبوها. هذا قد يشجعهم على اتخاذ خطوات من أجل وقف الجرائم.
سجل النزاعات الأخرى يُظهر أيضاً أن أوامر التوقيف بحق كبار القادة يمكن أن يؤدي إلى تعزيز جهود السلام، بما أن هذا الإجراء يلقي اللوم على من يقفون في طريق تسوية النزاع. على سبيل المثال، قرار اتهام رادوفان كاراديتش، القائد السياسي الصربي وقت الحرب، وراتكو ملاديتش، القائد العسكري، من قبل المحكمة الجنائية الدولية الخاصة بيوغوسلافيا السابقة، يُعزى إليه الفضل في تحييد الاثنين أثناء محادثات سلام دايتون، التي أدت إلى إنهاء حرب البوسنة.
6.ماذا لو قرر القذافي الرحيل مقابل العفو؟
العفو عنا لجرائم الجسيمة ضد المدنيين أمر غير مقبول من وجهة نظر القانون الدولي. القانون الدولي يرفض إضفاء الحصانة على الجرائم الجسيمة، مثل الإبادة الجماعية وجرائم الحرب والجرائم ضد الإنسانية والتعذيب. المعاهدات الدولية، ومنها اتفاقية مناهضة التعذيب، واتفاقيات جنيف، ونظام روما المنشئ للمحكمة الجنائية الدولية، تطالب الأطراف بضمان مقاضاة الجناة المزعومين للجرائم الجسيمة.
7.هل سيجري مدعي المحكمة الجنائية الدولية تحقيقات أخرى؟
قضية المدعي الحالي تركز على أولئك المسؤولين عن الجرائم ضد الإنسانية المرتكبة في ليبيا في الفترة السابقة على بدء النزاع المسلح. وقد اقترح أنه قد يفتح تحقيقاً ثانياً بعد ذلك، يخص الوقائع المرتكبة أثناء النزاع المسلح. تدعو هيومن رايتس ووتش مدعي المحكمة إلى الاستمرار في التحقيق في الجرائم الجسيمة التي ربما ارتكبتها جميع الأطراف في ليبيا، بما في ذلك قوات المتمردين والناتو.
8.لماذا يحقق مدعي المحكمة الجنائية الدولية في الجرائم المرتكبة في ليبيا وليس في الجرائم المرتكبة في سوريا؟
للمحكمة الجنائية الدولية اختصاص قضائي على جرائم الحرب والجرائم ضد الإنسانية والإبادة الجماعية المرتكبة بعد 1 يوليو/تموز 2002، فقط إذا تحقق أحد الشروط التالة:
•أن تقع الجرائم في أرض دولة طرف في نظام روم .
الشخص المتهم بالجرائم يكون مواطن لدولة طرف في نظام روما.
الدولة غير الطرف في نظام روما والمقصودة بالتحقيق تقبل سلطة المحكمة الجنائية الدولية على الجريمة المعنية، بأن تعلن عن ذلك وتقدم الإعلان للتسجيل طرف سجل المحكمة الجنائية الدولية.
أن يحيل مجلس الأمن الوضع إلى مدعي المحكمة الجنائية الدولية.
سوريا ليست دولة طرف في نظام روما. كي تبدأ المحكمة الجنائية الدولية في تحقيق، فإنه من الواجب أن يحيل مجلس الأمن الوضع إلى ادعاء المحكمة، كما حدث في حالة ليبيا، أو أن تقبل سوريا اختصاص المحكمة القضائي.
دعت هيومن رايتس ووتش الحكومة السورية إلى اتخاذ خطوات فورية لوقف الاستخدام المفرط للقوة المميتة على يد قوات الأمن. كما دعت مجلس الأمن إلى فرض عقوبات والضغط على سوريا من أجل البدء في المحاسبة، وإذا لم تستجب بالشكل الكافي، فلابد من إحالة الوضع في سوريا إلى المحكمة الجنائية الدولية.
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Libye : Les mandats d’arrêt délivrés par la CPI envoient un message fort aux dirigeants coupables d’exactions
La recherche de la justice ne fait pas obstacle à une paix durable
(New York, le 27 juin 2011) – En délivrant un mandat d’arrêt à l’encontre de Mouammar Kadhafi, la Cour pénale internationale (CPI) a montré que le bras de la justice peut atteindre même ceux que l’on croyait depuis longtemps à l’abri de toutes poursuites, a déclaré Human Rights Watch aujourd’hui. Le 27 juin 2011, les juges de la CPI ont émis des mandats d’arrêt à l’encontre de Kadhafi, le dirigeant libyen, de son fils Saïf al-Islam, et du chef des services de renseignement libyens, Abdullah al-Sanousi. Ils sont accusés de crimes contre l’humanité pour leur rôle dans les attaques perpétrées contre des civils, dont des manifestants pacifiques, à Tripoli, Benghazi, Misrata et d’autres villes et localités libyennes.
La délivrance de ces mandats d’arrêt constitue un important pas en avant, offrant aux victimes des crimes graves commis en Libye la possibilité d’obtenir réparation. D’aucuns s’inquiètent à l’idée qu’un mandat d’arrêt à l’encontre de Kadhafi pourrait faire obstacle à une solution au conflit qui touche ce pays et dissuader dès lors le dirigeant libyen de renoncer au pouvoir, mais selon Human Rights Watch, il est peu probable que l’enquête de la CPI ait un lien quelconque avec le refus de Kadhafi de se retirer.
« Avant même que la procédure de la CPI ne soit lancée, Mouammar Kadhafi avait déjà fait clairement comprendre qu’il opterait pour le jusqu’au-boutisme, et le serment de son fils en février, jurant de ‘vivre et mourir en Libye’, se passe de tout commentaire », a fait remarquer Richard Dicker, directeur du programme de Justice internationale de Human Rights Watch. « Il est difficile d’imaginer qu’un dictateur qui s’est accroché au pouvoir pendant plus de 40 ans serait saisi d’effroi face à ce mandat d’arrêt. »
Human Rights Watch a recueilli des informations sur l’arrestation arbitraire et la disparition de dizaines de personnes, ainsi que sur des incidents au cours desquels les forces gouvernementales ont ouvert le feu sur des manifestants pacifiques après l’amorce du mouvement de contestation antigouvernemental dans l’est de la Libye le 15 février dernier.
Dans la foulée des mandats d’arrêt délivrés par la cour, il est certes important de mener des initiatives visant à mettre un terme au conflit qui ravage la Libye, mais la justice ne devrait pas être sacrifiée au profit d’autres objectifs, a souligné Human Rights Watch. Les recherches effectuées par Human Rights Watch dans des pays tels que la Sierra Leone et l’Angola démontrent que la non-traduction en justice des auteurs des crimes internationaux les plus graves peut contribuer à la perpétration de futures exactions.
L’expérience d’autres conflits est là pour illustrer que la délivrance de mandats d’arrêt à l’encontre de hauts responsables peut en réalité renforcer les efforts de paix en stigmatisant ceux qui se dressent sur le chemin menant à la résolution d’un conflit. Ainsi, l’inculpation de Radovan Karadzic et de Ratko Mladic par le Tribunal pénal international pour l’ex-Yougoslavie passe pour avoir permis de les tenir à l’écart des pourparlers de paix de Dayton, qui ont débouché sur la fin de la guerre en Bosnie.
La CPI est chargée de traduire en justice les personnes qui portent la plus grande part de responsabilité dans les crimes de guerre, les crimes contre l’humanité et le crime de génocide. Pour mener à bien son mandat, elle doit agir en toute indépendance et demeurer apolitique, a souligné Human Rights Watch. En même temps, d’autres protagonistes ont un rôle crucial à jouer dans la résolution de la crise en Libye, notamment dans le cadre d’activités diplomatiques et humanitaires.
« En tant qu’action judiciaire, le travail de la cour se différentie des initiatives militaires et diplomatiques en cours en Libye et ce serait une erreur de les associer », a expliqué Richard Dicker. « Pour être crédible, la justice doit suivre son cours indépendamment. »
Le 16 mai dernier, le procureur de la CPI avait déposé une requête auprès des juges de la cour aux fins de délivrance de mandats d’arrêt visant les trois suspects libyens. Bien que ne figurant pas parmi les États parties au Statut de Rome instituant la cour, la Libye relève de la compétence de la CPI saisie par la résolution 1970 du Conseil de Sécurité des Nations Unies.
Parce que la CPI ne dispose pas de ses propres forces de police, elle dépend des autorités nationales pour procéder en son nom aux arrestations. Aux termes de la résolution 1970, les autorités libyennes sont tenues de coopérer pleinement avec la cour. Au mois d’avril, le Conseil National de Transition a promis de coopérer avec la CPI dans une lettre adressée au Bureau du Procureur.
Tout suspect qui est arrêté ou se livre à la cour a la possibilité de contester les charges ainsi que les éléments de preuve au cours d’une audience de « confirmation des charges ». À ce stade, les juges de la CPI doivent déterminer s’il existe des preuves suffisantes donnant des « motifs substantiels de croire » que la personne a commis chacun des crimes qui lui sont imputés. S’ils établissent que ces preuves suffisent, la procédure peut alors passer à la phase du procès.
Human Rights Watch a recueilli des informations relatives à des violations graves et systématiques des lois de la guerre perpétrées par les forces gouvernementales libyennes lors du conflit armé actuel, notamment des attaques aveugles et répétées menées dans des quartiers résidentiels de Misrata et dans des villes situées dans les montagnes de Nafusa, dans l’ouest du pays. Human Rights Watch a également mené des recherches sur les violations des droits humains commises par les forces rebelles.
Le 1er juin, une Commission d’enquête internationale sur la Libye établie par le Conseil des droits de l’homme de l’ONU a publié son rapport, concluant que tant le gouvernement que les forces rebelles avaient perpétré des actes constitutifs de crimes de guerre. La commission a enquêté à propos d’informations selon lesquelles les forces de l’OTAN étaient impliquées dans des attaques menées sans discrimination contre des civils, mais elle a conclu qu’elle n’avait relevé aucun élément de preuve donnant à penser que les forces de l’OTAN avaient intentionnellement visé les zones civiles ou s’étaient livrées à des attaques aveugles contre les civils.
La résolution 1970 du Conseil de sécurité dispose que les ressortissants d’États autres que la Libye qui ne sont pas parties au Statut de Rome de la CPI ne sont pas soumis à la compétence de la CPI pour toute allégation d’actes découlant des opérations en Libye établies ou autorisées par le Conseil de sécurité. Un certain nombre de pays ont notifié leur participation aux opérations militaires en vertu d’une autre résolution du Conseil de sécurité, la résolution 1973, qui autorise les États membres à « prendre toutes mesures nécessaires » pour protéger les civils en Libye. Tous les pays qui ont notifié leur participation, y compris les États non parties à la CPI, sont tenus, au regard du droit international, d’ouvrir une enquête et d’engager des poursuites à l’encontre de tout membre de leurs forces armées impliqué dans des crimes de guerre.
Outre l’action engagée actuellement contre les trois suspects libyens, Human Rights Watch a vivement recommandé au procureur de la CPI de continuer à enquêter sur les crimes graves qui pourraient avoir été commis par toute partie impliquée dans le conflit armé en Libye. En vertu de la résolution 1970 du Conseil de sécurité, la CPI est compétente pour examiner les crimes de guerre et les crimes contre l’humanité perpétrés sur le territoire libyen depuis le 15 février 2011.
Pour d’autres documents de Human Rights Watch sur la Libye, veuillez consulter :
www.hrw.org/en/middle-eastn-africa/libya (en anglais)
www.hrw.org/fr/middle-eastn-africa/libya (sélection en français)
Libye : Questions-réponses sur la décision de la Cour pénale internationale de délivrer des mandats d’arrêt
Le 27 juin 2011, les juges de la Cour pénale internationale ont délivré des mandats d’arrêt à l’encontre du dirigeant libyen Mouammar Kadhafi, de son fils Saïf al-Islam, et du chef des services de renseignement libyens, Abdullah al-Sanousi. Ils sont accusés de crimes contre l’humanité pour leur rôle dans les attaques perpétrées contre des civils, dont des manifestants pacifiques, à Tripoli, Benghazi, Misrata et d’autres villes et localités libyennes. Le 16 mai dernier, le procureur de la CPI avait déposé une requête auprès des juges de la cour aux fins de délivrance de mandats d’arrêt à l’encontre des trois suspects libyens.
1. Comment les juges ont-ils pris la décision de délivrer des mandats d’arrêt ?
En délivrant les mandats d’arrêt, les juges de la CPI ont indiqué qu’ils étaient convaincus qu’il existait des « motifs raisonnables de croire » que les individus nommés dans la requête déposée par le procureur le 16 mai avaient commis un crime relevant de la compétence de la cour.
Tout suspect qui est arrêté ou se livre à la cour a la possibilité de contester les charges ainsi que les éléments de preuve au cours d’une audience de « confirmation des charges ». À ce stade, si les juges de la CPI déterminent qu’il existe des preuves suffisantes donnant des « motifs substantiels de croire » – critère plus strict – que la personne a commis chacun des crimes qui lui sont imputés, la procédure peut alors passer à la phase du procès.
2. En sa qualité de chef d’État, Mouammar Kadhafi ne jouit-il pas d’une immunité ?
Le Statut de Rome, traité établissant la CPI, s’applique à tous, sans aucune distinction fondée sur la qualité officielle. L’article 27 dudit Statut dispose explicitement que les chefs d’État ne sont pas à l’abri de poursuites judiciaires.
Le mandat d’arrêt visant Mouammar Kadhafi n’est pas le premier mandat à avoir été délivré par un tribunal international à l’encontre d’un chef d’État en exercice. En 1999, le Tribunal pénal international pour l’ex-Yougoslavie a émis son premier acte d’accusation à l’encontre du Président yougoslave, Slobodan Milosevic, pour des crimes de guerre et des crimes contre l’humanité perpétrés au Kosovo. En 2003, le Tribunal spécial pour la Sierra Leone a levé les scellés sur l’acte d’accusation retenu contre Charles Taylor, alors président du Liberia. Plus récemment, la CPI a délivré deux mandats d’arrêt à l’encontre du Président soudanais Omar el- Béchir pour génocide, crimes contre l’humanité et crimes de guerre.
3. Maintenant que les mandats d’arrêt ont été délivrés, comment peuvent-ils être exécutés ?
Parce que la CPI ne dispose pas de ses propres forces de police, elle dépend des autorités nationales pour procéder en son nom aux arrestations. Aux termes de la résolution 1970 du Conseil de sécurité des Nations Unies, qui a déféré la situation en Libye à la CPI, les autorités libyennes sont tenues de coopérer pleinement avec la cour. Bien que ne figurant pas parmi les États parties au Statut de Rome, la Libye a, en raison de ladite résolution, l’obligation de procéder aux arrestations à la demande de la cour. Les États parties à la CPI ont aussi l’obligation légale de coopérer avec la cour, et la résolution 1970 invite les États qui ne sont pas parties au Statut de Rome à coopérer également.
4. Les diplomates et autres personnalités peuvent-ils encore avoir des entretiens avec Kadhafi maintenant qu’il est sous le coup d’un mandat d’arrêt de la CPI ?
La délivrance d’un mandat d’arrêt n’empêche pas légalement les diplomates d’avoir des entretiens avec les trois suspects. Rencontrer Kadhafi et les autres sera une question relevant de la politique propre à chaque gouvernement.
5. Le mandat d’arrêt émis à l’encontre de Kadhafi ne poussera-t-il pas ce dernier ou ceux qui l’entourent à se retrancher davantage sur leurs positions ?
Kadhafi a fait clairement comprendre qu’il avait opté pour le jusqu’au-boutisme. En février, son fils Saïf al-Islam a été cité sur la chaîne de télévision d’État déclarant qu’ils combattraient jusqu’au dernier homme et jusqu’à la dernière femme. Il semble improbable qu’un mandat d’arrêt modifiera de quelque façon que ce soit les intentions de Kadhafi. Par contre, les personnes qui gravitent autour de Kadhafi sont aujourd’hui prévenues qu’elles pourraient, elles aussi, être tenues responsables des crimes qu’elles ordonnent ou commettent, ou des crimes qu’elles ne préviennent ou ne répriment pas. Cela pourrait les encourager à prendre des mesures visant à mettre un terme à ces crimes.
L’expérience d’autres conflits est là pour illustrer que la délivrance de mandats d’arrêt à l’encontre de hauts responsables peut en réalité renforcer les efforts de paix en stigmatisant ceux qui se dressent sur le chemin menant à la résolution d’un conflit. Ainsi, l’inculpation de Radovan Karadzic, dirigeant politique des Serbes de Bosnie en temps de guerre, et de Ratko Mladic, leur commandant militaire, par le Tribunal pénal international pour l’ex-Yougoslavie passe pour avoir permis de les tenir à l’écart des pourparlers de paix de Dayton, qui ont débouché sur la fin de la guerre en Bosnie.
6. Que se passera-t-il si Kadhafi propose de partir en échange d’une amnistie ?
L’amnistie pour des exactions graves commises à l’encontre de civils est juridiquement impossible au niveau international. Le droit international rejette l’impunité pour les crimes graves tels que le génocide, les crimes de guerre, les crimes contre l’humanité et la torture. Les traités internationaux, dont la Convention de l’ONU contre la torture, les Conventions de Genève et le Statut de Rome de la CPI, exigent que les parties veillent à ce que les auteurs présumés de crimes graves fassent l’objet de poursuites judiciaires.
7. Le procureur de la CPI mènera-t-il d’autres enquêtes ?
L’affaire ouverte actuellement par le procureur se concentre sur les personnes qui portent la plus grande part de responsabilité dans les crimes contre l’humanité perpétrés en Libye pendant la période ayant précédé le début du conflit armé. Le procureur a laissé entendre qu’il pourrait ouvrir une deuxième enquête plus tard, en lien avec le conflit armé qui s’est ensuivi. Human Rights Watch recommande vivement au procureur de la CPI de continuer à enquêter sur les crimes graves qui pourraient avoir été commis en Libye par toutes les parties belligérantes, y compris les forces rebelles et l’OTAN.
8. Pourquoi le procureur de la CPI enquête-t-il sur des crimes perpétrés en Libye, mais pas sur ceux commis en Syrie ?
La CPI peut exercer sa compétence à l’égard des crimes de guerre, des crimes contre l’humanité et du crime de génocide commis après le 1er juillet 2002, uniquement si au moins l’un des critères suivants est rempli :
Le ou les crimes ont été commis sur le territoire d’un État partie au Statut de Rome ;
La penne accusée du ou des crimes est un ressortissant d’un pays qui est partie au Statut de Rome ;
•Un État non partie au Statut de Rome accepte la compétence de la CPI pour le ou les crimes dont il s’agit en déposant une déclaration auprès du greffier ; ou
Le Conseil de sécurité de l’ONU défère la situation au procureur de la CPI.
La Syrie ne figure pas au nombre des États parties au Statut de Rome. Pour que la CPI puisse ouvrir une enquête, il faudrait soit que le Conseil de sécurité de l’ONU défère la situation au procureur de la CPI, comme il l’a fait pour la Libye, soit que la Syrie consente à ce que la cour exerce sa compétence.
Human Rights Watch a appelé le gouvernement syrien à adopter des mesures immédiates visant à mettre fin à l’utilisation excessive de la force meurtrière par les forces de sécurité. L’organisation de défense des droits humains a également invité le Conseil de sécurité de l’ONU à imposer des sanctions et à pousser la Syrie à réclamer des comptes pour les actes commis et, si elle ne réagit pas comme il convient, à déférer la situation en Syrie à la Cour pénale internationale.
Warrant of Arrest for Abdullah Al-Senussi
www.icc-cpi.int/iccdocs/doc/doc1099332.pdf
Annex
www.icc-cpi.int/iccdocs/doc/doc1099333.pdf
Warrant of Arrest for Saif Al-Islam Gaddafi
www.icc-cpi.int/iccdocs/doc/doc1099329.pdf
Annex
www.icc-cpi.int/iccdocs/doc/doc1099330.pdf
Warrant of Arrest for Muammar Mohammed Abu Minyar Gaddafi
www.icc-cpi.int/iccdocs/doc/doc1099321.pdf
www.icc-cpi.int/iccdocs/doc/doc1099322.pdf
The three judges approving arrest warrants actually were from Italy, Botswana and Brazil
AJELive AJELive
Top UN political affairs official says #Libya’s rebels, with NATO support, now have upper hand in fight against Gaddafi aje.me/jQEpiq
One of our old posts talks about difficulty of enforcing ICC arrest warrants against Gaddafi regime t.co/8nJoHNA #libya
hardingbbc andrew harding
“we just want him gone,” says celebrating man in misrata, libya. but “if it helps end the war, he can stay in libya, under house arrest.”
UKMilOps Maj Gen Nick Pope
The regime check points were preventing freedom of movement on the coastal road between Brega and Sirte.
UKMilOps Maj Gen Nick Pope
by Falep40
During the night, HMS Ocean launched her Army Air Corps Apache helicopters against two regime check points at Bin Jawad.
Tripolitanian Libyan
There should be a UN Security Council meeting to discuss how best to help the Libyan people arrest Gaddafi.
Libye : Grâce aux frappes aériennes de l’Otan, les rebelles libyens prennent le dessus, selon l’Onu tinyurl.com/6jbdtzy
Gaddafi forces reported at 31° 57’ 6.74" N 12° 19’ 3.84" E #Libya #feb17 @NATO”
Guma_el_gamaty Guma El-Gamaty
No more talk of deal with Gadhafi and sons. How can we compromise with officially wanted war criminal who has to answer documented charges!!
bencnn benwedeman
Video report: #Misrata’s children go back to class. #Libya #Feb17 bit.ly/mfZvVV
libyanproud libyanandproud
#Ghazaya : #Gaddafi forces evacuating families from the village . Reasons unknown . Surrender ?
Ghiryan : Large number of the Sahban brigade stationed that were stationed in ghiryan have been moved to Tripoli
Niz_FGM Niz
27/06/11 -Sorry for the lack of Tripoli updates…. coming up: Free Generation Movements latest act of civil disobedience in response to ICC
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
#Gharyan: Reports of 3 loud explosions. #NATO struck 2 locations of #Shaban Brigade in city & ammunition dump SE of city #Libya
Operation Empower: A Libyan Relief Effort for the Displaced Women and Children of #Libya t.co/B1P068M #libya #feb17
Libye : l’Otan a détruit un bus-caravane de Kadhafi (AFP). Restent ceux de Montebourg et Delarue…
NTC head Mustafa Abdul Jalil said that the ICC ruling is imperative to protect Libyan civilians.
The battle 4 BirAlGhanam crossing is vital – because success means #FF have direct road access to Zawiya & Tripoli t.co/CYS9cQN
Misrata: #Gaddafi forces resumed shelling of rockets on the Naema-Aldafniya front, causing 2 deaths in the ranks of Freedom Fighters #Libya
Misurata celebrates ICC arrest warrant for Gaddafi
Residents of Misurata erupted into celebration on Monday as the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an arrest warrant for Libyan leader Col. Muammar Gaddafi.
Hundreds of families gathered in the city’s central square, as rebels blared car horns, waved flags, and pelted gunfire into the sky.
“It is incredible news. The Libyan people cannot describe the suffering they have been through; it has been the worst nightmare. We hope that this ends now; we hope that they catch him tonight!” said businessman Nureida Nice, 28.
It was a rare moment of celebration for the city that continues to struggle under a four month long siege. “Gaddafi did everything here; he raped the women, bombed the houses, killed civilians. The world needs to judge him for what he has done to his people,” said Hadiga Swehesi, one of a group of women in full hijabs that joined the throngs.
“This will motivate the boys on the front lines to fight. It will help the Libyans to liberate themselves” said injured rebel Mohammed Asai, 34.
www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/afri...
VID. Misrata celebrating ICC:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OspUZpZqlQ0
Reuters:
UPDATE 2-Libya rebels have upper hand in war on Gaddafi -UN
ARREST WARRANTS
Pascoe noted that judges at the International Criminal Court had approved the prosecutor’s request for arrest warrants for Gaddafi, his son Saif al-Islam and intelligence chief Abdullah al-Senussi on charges of crimes against humanity. But he did not comment on the court’s decision.
ICC prosecutors allege the three were involved in the killing of civilian protesters who rose up in February against Gaddafi’s 41-year rule.
Pascoe said there were large numbers of refugees fleeing the violence.
“As of June 23, over 1.1 million people had crossed the borders from Libya to Tunisia, Egypt, Niger, Algeria, Chad and Sudan,” he said. “However, as the opposition takes control of some of the towns, there are reports of some of the migrant workers returning.”
af.reuters.com/article/libyaNews/idAFN1...
Ghiryan : Multiple NATO strikes on Sahban brigade in Ghiryan
Ben
“My son was 19 years old, he was innocent. We kept asking about him, taking him clothes and food from 1992 until 2000. "
“We use to spend up to 600 Libyan dinar’s a month on supplies and food for my son, we would send it without knowing hes dead.”
“I went to Senussi ElWazri in Benghazi with a request for my son, he laughed in my face and said they should all be killed”
This woman lost 2 sons in #AbuSaleem prison massacre: t.co/8ARtCrC #libya #gaddaficrimes
“All we wanted was to visit our son, to see him.”
“Every office I would go to would send me some where else, they would tell me to put in a request to visit my son.”
“We’ve heard that our sons r buried in a mass grave. They didnt tell us anything about their deaths for 14 years.”
Another mother of 1 of the martyrs of #AbuSaleem t.co/tiRknsB
Breaking: Ber Ghanam..fierce battles took place between FF & Gaddafi forces..FF manged to capture a number of vehicles & ammunition
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
2 ships, #Malta ship “MINERVA XANTHE” & #Turkey ship “GREAT” following same path, entering central Med. No dest/ship type on either #Libya
Canada’s foreign minister is in #Benghazi to hold meeting with the #NTC. #Libya #Feb17
My uncle had dinner with Canadian Foreign Minister John Baird in Benghazi today:)
John Baird In Libya: Foreign Affairs Minister Meets Rebels On Secret Trip
THE CANADIAN PRESS — BENGHAZI, – Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird wrapped up a secret trip to Libya on Monday to meet with anti-Gadhafi rebels and deliver a planeload of trauma kits to help the anti-Gadhafi cause.
It’s Baird’s first big trip as foreign minister, aside from a jaunt to the G8 summit in France last month. The visit comes at a time when the stalemate between Libyan dissident groups and Gadhafi forces have prompted questions about whether the NATO-led bombing campaign in Libya is working.
“It was important to me to come here and get the facts for myself,” Baird told The Canadian Press. “We are doing our due diligence because that is what Canadians expect and the Libyan people require.”
www.huffingtonpost.ca/2011/06/27/baird-...
Why call it a " secret trip" ? Sour grapes by the Canadian press? The visit was announced weeks ago.
I have been very disappointed by the repeatedly inaccurate reporting in the Canadian press.
I have read many articles in Canadian papers were they got most of their facts wrong or just copy a story from any other news agency in another country.
Mushu
“Some families have been so terrified for so long,they’ve never before dared to admit that their relative had disappeared”
Qahtani
Aisha #Gaddafi (lawyer) defended Saddam, he ended up hanged, I wish she can represent her father, brother and snusi, to have same end #feb17
IamLibya
AbuSaleem prison: “I can smell and see the smoke of bodies being burnt alive” My grandfather’s brother who lives near there".
Never will I forgive Gaddafi& co 4 executing my uncle infront of family imprisoning my other uncle& cousins&forcing my father 2 leave Libya
AbuSaleem prison is the Guantanamo Bay prison of Libya, if not worse. Imagine ur father/uncle/brother in there & dont know if dead or alive
Gaddafi had the most stupidest and idiotic excuces for putting people in prison, executing them, and making their life absolute hell.
U couldn’t even talk on the phone normally with relatives b/c someone was always listening in, reporting anything you say against the regime
The internet was also monitored. Long story short, the Libyan’s privacy was invaded by the #Gaddafi regime
alchemist585
Dr. Ali Tarhuni, please tell Mr. Baird (#Canada’s FM): we no longer accept promises, only hard cash, Canadian $ welcome.
LIBYA_WIN
Warning: I know rumors aren’t reliable news, but when rumors such as the ones reporting hundreds executed in #Abusleem arise, there’s truth.
LIBYA_WIN
Another report unconfirmed speaks of over 280 prisonners having being executed in the past couple of days-Mass #execution’s the common news.
RRowleyTucson:
#Ghiryan : Heavy clashes in # Quasim & #Tubbi districts, #Freedomfighters captured 20 of #Gaddafi’s forces.
Germany willing to deliver weapons to allies for Libya airstrikes as per NATO request is.gd/9EjJZJ (in German)
Bundeswehr-Raketen für Libyen?
T.Wiegold 27. Juni 2011 •
Die Bundeswehr wird möglicherweise den NATO-Verbündeten Munition, Raketen und Waffenteile für ihre Luftangriffe in Libyen zur Verfügung stellen. Das berichtet jedenfalls Spiegel Online. Ungeachtet der grundsätzlichen deutschen Ablehnung des Nichtbeteiligung am NATO-Militärschlag gegen das Gaddafi-Regime.
Das Bundesverteidigungsministerium s hat das im Wesentlichen bestätigt: es liege eine Anfrage der NATO-Nachschuborganisation NAMSA (NATO Maintenance and Supply Agency) vor – und es sei grundsätzliche Bereitschaft signalisiert worden, unterstützend tätig zu werden.
Mit anderen Worten: Es ist schon recht wahrscheinlich, dass die Verbündeten für ihren Libyen-Einsatz deutsche Waffen bekommen.
augengeradeaus.net/2011/06/bundeswehr-r...
RasmusTantholdt
About 100 people just stormed into Rixos Hotel in Tripoli. Shouting slogans against the media. One demonstrator was carrying an Ak47.
G wants the journos out, so they can’t report what’s happening……
G wants to turn Tripoli into a blood bath……without witnesses.
RasmusTantholdt
After a few minutes in the Lobby they ran out again. No one was hurt. Tripoli Rixos
Qahtani
My dearest Libyan friend is leaving today or tomorrow to libya. I pray for his safety
libyanproud libyanandproud
Pro Gaddafi idiots waving green flags in Tunis were taught a lesson in Nassr District yesterday by Tunisians and Libyans !
bint_
The reason 1 of my uncles was in #AbuSaleem, he refused to say to his fellow naval officers that Gaddafi’s word was higher than Allah’s
Mushu
People holding up photos of their missing relatives at a protest to mark the 12th anniv. of the #AbuSalimMassacre twitpic.com/5hqnip
LibyaAlHurraTV LibyaAlHurra
There’s a BIG difference between a trained,organized military vs a group of civilians who pick up arms to defend their basic rights. Libya
REUTERSFLASH ReutersBreakingNews
White House says ICC action is another indication Muammar Gaddafi has lost his legitimacy
Guma_el_gamaty Guma El-Gamaty
Heavy clashes in Gharyan today 70 km south tripoli nearest of western mounta. especially in quasim and tubbi area FF captured some 20 G men
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
#Gaddafi’s Col Mohamed AlFurjani head of #AliNuriAsbaq brigade in #Brega killed & another Col in ICU due to a GRAD misfire. #Libya #feb17
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
3 NATO attacks on #Gheryan: 2 on #Sahban Brigade & 1 on #AbuMaad Military camp (part of #MohamedMagaryif Brigade) #Libya #feb17
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
#Ghiryan : Heavy clashes in # Quasim & #Tubbi districts, #Freedomfighters captured 20 of #Gaddafi’s forces
BentBenghazi
It’s good to note that 1 of lawyer of the AbuSaleem families was imprisoned on the night of the 15 of Feb, which sparked Benghazi rev.
Pour le ministère italien des Affaires étrangères la décision de la CPI “confirme les graves responsabilités” du colonel libyen.
Pour l’Otan, ce mandat “renforce le bien-fondé de la mission de l’Otan, qui est de protéger le peuple libyen des forces de Kadhafi”
On est en train de rechercher cette solution politique permettant d’aboutir à un cessez-le-feu et à l’arrêt de l’intervention militaire
Alain Juppé : La décision de la CPI confirme que la question n’est pas de savoir si Kadhafi doit quitter le pouvoir, mais comment et quand"
Kadhafi a perdu toute légitimité morale, avant même sa légitimité politique, par rapport au peuple libyen et à la communauté internationale
PatrioticLibyan
Great news today. Western front progressing towards #Tripoli. At this rate, we will enjoy a Gaddafi-free ramadan this year in shaa Allah.
sami saied
Now’s the time to tighten the grip on Gaddafi both politically and militarily, because now he will be more dangerous than ever.
le nouvel OBSERVATEUR:
Les réactions au mandat d’arrêt contre Kadhafi
- En Libye, à Benghazi et à Misrata, des scènes de joie ont lieu après l’annonce, ce lundi 21 juin, de l’émission, par la cour internationale de justice (CPI), d’un mandat d’arrêt pour crimes contre l’humanité contre Mouammar Kadhafi, selon un photographe de l’AFP présent dans le bastion de la rébellion libyenne. La population s’est laissée allée à des scènes de liesse, notamment en tirant en l’air des rafales d’armes à feu, en arborant des drapeaux de la rébellion. Une caricature brandie au-dessus des manifestants suggérait à la justice internationale de passer au colonel Kadhafi la corde au cou, tandis qu’une autre pancarte appelait l’Otan à “continuer” ses frappes sur les troupes du régime.
- Moustapha Abdeljalil, le président du Conseil national de transition (CNT), organe politique des rebelles libyens, a salué la décision de la CPI.“Justice a été rendue”, a dit M. Abdeljalil au cours d’une conférence de presse à Benghazi.
- En Europe, William Hague, le ministre britannique des Affaires étrangères a pressé l’entourage du colonel Mouammar Kadhafi à “à rendre des comptes”, peu après l’annonce du mandat d’arrêt délivré par la CPI.
“Le mandat démontre un peu plus à quel point Kadhafi a perdu toute légitimité, et pourquoi il devrait partir immédiatement.”, a déclaré M. Hague.
- Le ministère italien des Affaires étrangères a exprimé sa “satisfaction”. La décision de la CPI “confirme les graves responsabilités” du colonel libyen.
La délivrance de ces mandats d’arrêt “représente une nouvelle légitimation de la nécessité absolue et de la haute valeur de la mission humanitaire de l’Otan en Libye, dans le cadre du mandat de l’ONU”, a ajouté le ministère italien.
Elle montre “clairement” à la communauté internationale qu’il “ne peut désormais qu’être arrêté”, s’est félicité le chef de la diplomatie Franco Frattini, “à moins qu’il ne se réfugie dans un pays qui n’a pas souscrit au statut de Rome” fondant la CPI.
“La décision confirme en outre que Kadhafi a perdu toute légitimité morale, avant même sa légitimité politique, par rapport au peuple libyen et à la communauté internationale et qu’il ne peut donc avoir plus aucun rôle à jouer dans l’avenir de la Libye”, conclut le communiqué.
- Alain Juppé, ministre français des affaires étrangères et européennes, a estimé que la décision de la CPI confirme que “est la confirmation qu’aujourd’hui la question n’est pas de savoir si Kadhafi doit quitter le pouvoir, mais comment et quand il va le quitter”, a déclaré le ministre lors d’un point de presse à la mairie de Bordeaux.
“On est en train, avec nos partenaires de la coalition, de l’Union africaine, avec les pays arabes, de rechercher cette solution qui sera une solution politique permettant d’aboutir à un cessez-le-feu et à l’arrêt de l’intervention militaire”, a ajouté Alain Juppé, qui exclu toute présence de soldats français au sol en Libye dans les semaines à venir.
- Au sein des organisations internationales, Anders Fogh Rasmussen, l’actuel secrétaire général de l’Otan, estime que la délivrance de ce mandat “souligne une fois de plus son isolement” et “renforce” le bien-fondé des opérations en Libye. “Elle renforce le bien-fondé de la mission de l’Otan, qui est de protéger le peuple libyen des forces de Kadhafi”, a-t-il ajouté, cité dans un communiqué.
“L’Otan est plus déterminée que jamais à maintenir la pression jusqu’à ce que toutes les attaques contre des civils aient cessé, que les forces du régime soient retournées dans leurs casernes et que l’aide humanitaire soit totalement accessible”, a également assuré le secrétaire général de l’Otan.
- Christian Wenaweser, le président de l’Assemblée des Etats parties estime que “tous les Etats parties et la Jamahiriya arabe libyenne ont le devoir explicite d’exécuter ces mandats d’arrêt”, a déclaré Christian Wenaweser au cours d’une conférence de presse à La Haye, où siège la CPI. “La Cour ne peut pas mener à bien son mandat sans le plein appui et l’entière coopération des Etats”, a rappelé le président de l’Assemblée.
- Du côté des organisations non gouvernementales, Richard Dicker, de Human Rights Watch, commente dans un communiqué : “le mandat d’arrêt d’aujourd’hui à l’encontre d’un chef d’Etat qui se croit au-dessus des lois envoie un message déstabilisateur aux dictateurs et offre aux victimes une chance de justice”. En délivrant un tel mandat, la CPI “démontre que le droit peut même rattraper ceux que l’on a longtemps cru intouchables”, écrit l’ONG new-yorkaise dans un communiqué.
L’ONG a souligné avoir rassemblé des preuves de “violations graves et systématiques du droit de la guerre par les forces du gouvernement libyen pendant le conflit armé actuel, notamment des attaques répétées et sans discernement sur des quartiers d’habitation de Misrata (enclave rebelle de l’Ouest) et dans des villes des montagnes du Nafoussa”, au sud de Tripoli.
tempsreel.nouvelobs.com/actualite/monde...
AJA:FFs have advanced & formed a military line outside Zawiya,Surman & Sabrath.Now sweeping this area. Report seems vague to me
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
PLEASE RT WORLDWIDE: TELL @NATO TO DO THEIR JOB AND END #GADDAFI NOW! jfcnaples.nato.int/page12055113.a… #Libya #feb17
McKenzieCNN :
Between 50 to 100 demonstrators “stormed” #Rixos while we were doing a live.The intimidation is slowly creeping up
Thanku4theAnger THANKU4THEANGER
Gheryan: Quasim FFs attacked 20 Sahban brigades troops w/ only 2 AK47s. Then Mohamed Magaryif troops arrived. But G forces failed cont..
to capture FFs who spilled Oil & Nafta on Tubbi bridge at Taghsat entrance. G forces vehicles skidded & hit side of Bridge closing road. LoL
I heard that story ystrd rofl :)
Thanku4theAnger THANKU4THEANGER
Breaking: Gaddafi regimes leaked plans to deal with fuel crisis via @Tripolicouncil #Feb17#libya twitdoc.com/AW5
FREEDOM CAKE:
www.libya.tv/2011/06/%D9%83%D8%B9%D9%83...
United4Libya
I remember when Saif Gaddafi said : ’’ Its too late, Everything will be over in 48 hours".
Heinz: All 3 fronts collapsing. 400-600 Daffis dead or wounded in Brega. Major Apache attacks. Brega pleading for help from Tripoli.
YAAAAY!!!!!!!!!
Heinz: If ICC charges Daffi, #NATO may send commandos. Daffi pulling security to Tripoli and packing gold and currency for escape.
KEEP YR EYES ON Zliten 2DAY NATO WARNING 2 GADDAFI TROOPS The Ultimatum 2 LEAVE their positions and checkpoints EXPIRED Last Night
bint_
An Egyptian man on AJM: I don’t think even if Libya was occupied by a foreign power, they would have managed to commit crimes like Gaddafi
LibyaMedicalR Libya Medical Relief
Event in Birmingham at Amanah Bordesley centre Stratford Road Birmingham, B11 4AR on Monday 4th July goo.gl/nyXKj #Libya
BUNS WITH SURPRISES:
Brega bakery:
Heinz: images from Brega bakery shows SCUD missile parts being assembled.
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
Tripoli: Confirmed reports that #Gaddafi has executed 1,376 prisoners in his prisons in the last 2 days. #Libya #feb17 #WarCrimes
The National Transition Council has issued a statement asking for the release of all the prisoners in Tripoli ASAP.
There are more than 35000 prisoners in Tripoli. Some say 50000 now! Some of their locations are known.
Caller to Libya.TV says Gaddafi forces executed 187 prisoners at Tripoli’s #AbuSalimPrison
According to a Bab Al Aziziya source (security), there are 38000 prisoners in Tripoli who are being mistreated. Confirmed.
sami saied
Sibratha: Ali Shtayba arrested by order of Khwayldi charged for #NATO assistance ,he owns a gps device and sat phone
4Adam Adam
France24- Police return to the streets of Benghazi – 6.27.2011 youtube.com/watch?v=qAAYqZ… #Benghazi #feb17 #Libya
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAAYqZ0gBYs&fea...
2011feb17
LOL… Just seen a sign from a Syrian protest on JSC TV that says: “Syrian microbes say hello to Libyan rats”. #feb17 #Libya
alchemist
The #ICC should expect a letter from #gaddafi in which he regrets not being able 2 make it 2 the Hague due 2 prior engagement with the FF
InNot too long ago, ironically Qaddafi gave Interpol names of Libyan dissidents as wanted criminals, care to guess what Interpol did? Interpol published those names of Libyans wanted criminals on its website before realizing its egregious mistake and taking it down…….
BBC:
Libya crisis: Misrata rebels’ plea for Nato help
Libyan rebels outside Misrata are calling for more help from Nato, after more than a month camped in the dunes around the besieged city.
Nato has increased its efforts in the area, with warships and Apache helicopters targeting Gaddafi-loyal positions along the coast and in the nearby town of Zlitan.
But the front lines around Misrata have hardly moved in weeks, and the rebels say they are running low on vital resources.
Andrew Harding reports from Misrata.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-1393617...
FB:
MC17
Why do we hate Gaddafi ?!
These are few facts of what he did to the Libyan people
• Gaddafi has destructed the shrine of the Libyan’s hero “Omar AL-Mukhtar” in Benghazi at 2 A.M on 15th of July 2000, and transfer it to unknown town called “Slouq”; so he would be the only Libyan’s symbol, history and everything.
• Do you know that Gaddafi accused of Libyan plan’s explosion in 22nd of Dec.1992 on the top of Benghazi and 157 Libyan people died, then he charged the western countries of it for exchanged them with Lockerby victims.
• Gaddafi also incitement’s against religion and made doubts about the invariables in them, moreover he made mockery of the prophet Mohammed ( May Peace be Upon him ) and his companies. Furthermore he described his Green Book as if it is " The Bible of the modern era".
• He offences Islam by saying it is as Napoleon’s and Greeks law; law of a case.
• Mummer Gaddafi had changed the Holly Quran by cancel the word “Qul”; according to his thinking that this word was directed to the prophet Mohammed and now no need for it !!
• He also reviled the prophets (Peace be Upon them), and he described the prophet Jacob and his family as the most degenerates, unbeliever and insincere.
• For knowing; Gaddafi has denied the “Sunna” of the prophet Mohammed and he see it as an open way leads to polytheism, paganism.
• From the well known saying for Gaddafi in the national record 665/11 when he said " I do not speak as Libyan , damn on Libya and upon all the Arabs countries, I wish I weren’t Arabs , but Kurdish or Spanish.
• And sometimes he contradict with himself and say " I am not against Jewish and Israel on the contrary Israeli and Jacobi are Semites then they are cousins of Arabs". National record 9/828.
• Gaddafi choose the 7th of April yearly for hanging the free Libyans in universities and on lighting cables.
• Do you know Gaddafi destroyed the sanctity of graves by destroying the shrine of the Libyan’s freedom fighter “Sedey Ihamuda”, who expose facts about some of the Jewish whom been in Libya and he been treacherously killed by their hands, in 1980 and made upon it barking for cars in Tripoli.
• He also kidnapped and killed imam “Musa Al- Sadder” and his two friends.
• Gaddafi asked Jordon kingdom to teach his Green Book in schools, in return he would give them the oil of Libya freely.
LibyanBent
Suggestions: put a prize on Qaddafi’s head to seal the ICC deal..trust me, not a lot $$ is required. His own tribe will turn him in
LibyaLiberty
I’d do it for a handful of gummybears. EvenLess
Kadhafi : “le vent a tourné”, selon les USA
Les Etats-Unis sont convaincus que “le vent a désormais tourné” contre le régime du dirigeant libyen Mouammar Kadhafi, confronté à un isolement croissant et à un assèchement de ses ressources financières, a déclaré lundi à Tunis un haut responsable américain. William Burns, secrétaire d’Etat adjoint chargé des affaires politiques, a souligné, au cours d’un point de presse, que les Etats-Unis sont déterminés, avec leurs alliés, à “maintenir la pression” contre le régime libyen car “seul un départ de M. Kadhafi peut assurer un avenir stable à la Libye”.
www.lejdd.fr/International/Depeches/Kad...
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
#Tripoli: Reporters taken to see #Gaddafi’s bus supposedly hit by #NATO in #BabAlAziziyah report bus not a recent hit.
BentBenghazi
During one of the #AbuSaleem protests in #Benghazi on 4-17-10 one of #Gaddafi s thugs attacks protesters w/ a machete
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fLMXnOt0n0&fea...
JeffreyKofman Jeffrey Kofman
Minders took us to Bab al-Aziziyah to see target of today’s bombs. Showed us “Gadhafi’s bus” clearly bombed ages ago. Why do they do this?
My cousins are fighting in the front lines in Ajdabiya & Brega & Misrata so anytime I see pics of thuwar I look to see if any are my cousins
Tunisia Radio : Freedom fighters are in control of the Zwara coastal road.
Video: Waiting game on Libya front
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McKenzieCNN David McKenzie
Gov says was gadhafi’s bus…‘bombed by NATO’ #libya yfrog.com/h3kzsiw
Noam Chomsky: ”The West Is Terrified of Arabic Democracies”
Interview with Noam Chomsky about the Arab Spring”The West Is Terrified of Arabic Democracies”
Noam Chomsky is one of the major intellectuals of our time. The eighty-two-year-old American linguist, philosopher and activist is a severe critic of US foreign and economic policy. Ceyda Nurtsch
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KC_
Libyan justice minister Khaled Kiam says ‘#Libya does not accept ICC ruling – #Gaddafi and #Saif are ’’unaffected’’ by #ICC ruling’ #Reuters
Thanku4theAnger THANKU4THEANGER
FFs must not rely on NATO for front line breakthroughs in Brega & Misrata. Psychological reliance on NATO dangerous for morale
Thanku4theAnger THANKU4THEANGER
Tripoli: Doctors from City are being forced to go to front line areas to treat Gaddafi soldiers
FromJoanne Joanne
Nato targeted Gaddafi army Positions along coast + Zlitan with warships+ Apache helis but frontlines nr Misrata hardly moved in wks \Libya
HRW:
US: Press Allies to End Use of Child Soldiers
US State Department released a list of six governments that use child soldiers in violation of US legislation adopted in 2008: Burma, Chad, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen. Five of the countries – excluding Burma – receive US military assistance.
www.hrw.org/en/news/2011/06/27/us-press...
alchemist
In his capacity as Africa’s king of kings, gaddafi will probably strip the “African Nationality” off the ICC African judge who signed warr
Tasbee:
Gaddafi used to hire snipers and operatives to go kill Libyan dissidents abroad.
Libyan BBC journalist Mohamed Ramadan was killed in London by Gaddafi operatives. 1980. #LibyanResistanceHistory
jamal:
Surman: Khweldi Mercenaries force residents of #Qaleil (Algrabulah tribe ) to go on pro G demo after the arrest half of its youth.
libyans_revolt
Al Alibya TV Channel is OFF!!! YEAH
tripolitano Tripolitano
#YosoufShakir wasn’t able to finish his program last night. Said he was sick. This guy is US citizen & planning his exit. ..wot he doesn’t
feb17voices Feb 17 voices
Video: Incendiary device burns billboard of #Gaddafi in #Tripoli. Credit taken by the Free Generation Movement.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOUrRUEd4X8
Thanku4theAnger THANKU4THEANGER
Loud explosion heard in Tripoli now from Nato
88simon:
ambush, attacked a number of checkpoints..Zawia will need FF descending from Nafousa mountains to complete the uprising.
LibyaUnited
Zain hiding, Saleh & Chaves dying, Hosni in prison, Gadafi catching him up…I’m seriously considering making 2011 my favourite year EVER!
FreeLibyanman
asking FF of #Nafousa to advance all the way is simply kind of fantasy, in fact it is suicidal
libyanred
#Gadaffi Can be killed like zombies killed by a bullet or sharp blow to the head
Thanku4theAnger THANKU4THEANGER
Zletin: FFs attack checkpoint at Zletin bridge with heavy fire exchange with another attack on Large checkpoint at Ghewlat
Sumayyah
I think i’m going to request a copy of Gaddafi’s arrest warrant and frame it. I’ll decorate my room around it.
LibyaNewMedia LibyaNewMedia
Despite being the richest country of Africa, internet usage in Libya was very low, even before Gaddafi shut it down completely.
feb17voices Feb 17 voices
AJA:NATO struck #Gaddafi forces in Brega and Al-Arbaeen areas
FreeLibyanman
various reports & actual situation on ground,only way 2 stop #Gaddafi’s kleptomaniacs from killing,raping civilians is by targeting #Gaddafi
Tasnim
Just read on AJ Mubasher, this message: Greetings from the germs of #Syria to the rats of #Libya
Canadian foreign minister who went to Benghazi today : “Honestly I am trully surprised by the span of the NTC members” www.cyberpresse.ca/international/dossie...
Breaking: Zawia: FF attacked a number of checkpoints in the city causing deaths & injuries to at least 30 of Gaddafi forces via Almanara
alchemist
Safiya & Aisha are spoiled creatures, used to luxury living. My guess is they R not in Tripoli, perhaps in Belarus!
Endtyr:
Without NATO assistance Libyans would be once again subjugated to the rule of the tyrant, his family & thugs
libuni:
I guess most in AbuSalim were innocent but in my father’s case he was actually guilty of trying 2 kill Gadafi! He was so close!
Thanku4theAnger THANKU4THEANGER
Zawiyaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa! 30 G forces between killed and injured in attack on check points an hour ago.
Did you hear this one?
State TV declares that Libya will issue arrest warrants for EU countries, NATO, #UAE (all who took part). HAHA
Video: How to get rid of Gaddafi?
Former NATO supreme commander General Wesley Clark (Ret.) spoke with Russ Mitchell on the battle in Libya after the House rejected a resolution giving President Obama the authority to use U.S. troops in Libya but a vote to stop funding the military operation failed
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Danya
Tomorrow I am packing another suitcase so I can be extra ready for #Libya when its free :) all this waiting is making me anxious.
UN:
A U.N. Security Council has also ordered any of Gaddafi’s wife’s foreign assets seized
A U.N. Security Council sanctions committee has banned Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi’s wife from traveling outside Libya and ordered any of her foreign assets seized, Western diplomats said on Monday.
Portuguese U.N. Ambassador Jose Filipe Moraes Cabral, chairman of the U.N.’s Libya sanctions committee, made the announcement during a meeting of the Council.
“As of June 24, 2011, the (sanctions) committee listed two individuals as subject to the travel ban and assets freeze and one entity as subject to the assets freeze,” Cabral said.
Although Cabral did not state the names of the individuals and firm newly sanctioned by the committee, Council diplomats told Reuters they were Gaddafi’s wife Safia, Zlitni and the Zueitina Oil Company, which they said was linked to the already-blacklisted Libyan National Oil Corporation.
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feb17libya Feb17Libya
Zueitina Oil Company has also been sanctioned by the U.N security council committee #
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LibyanLion
Reports that situation in #Zawiya is dire. G getting his forces ready for an attack, putting troops in empty houses
libyanred
I Fucking Hate You to Death Abdullah Senussi For What You Have Done In #Abusalimmassacre
4Adam Adam
Had the #UN not passed #UN1973 resolution, #Libya wld’ve bn overwhelmed by Gaddafi African mercenaries. #BBC documentary youtube.com/watch?v=r91FDx…
www.youtube.com/watch?v=r91FDxLXWwk&fea...
Sarah
International demo 2urge release of #Libya assets 2NTC.UK-this Wednesday 29th June, 3pm infront of 10 Downing Street
Via Almanara Media: #Zawia..#Gaddafi forces are placing mercenaries & ammunition in the homes of the families arrested.
Via Almanara Media: #Zawia..#Gaddafi forces have taken over Souq Alsokra & the main pharmacy in that area..storing ammunition there.
AlManara reports that #Zliten FF arose today and confronted G forces in the city.
jamal #Zliten : #Feb17 revolutionaries attacked Pro a #Gaddafi checkpoint at Zliten bridge amid heavy fire from both sides.
Misrata: Shelling in the city about half an hour ago. No further details yet
8 missiles fell on Misrata about half an hour ago. Damage not yet known
Reports of fierce fighting in Zwara, FF trying to control main road to Ras Ejdayr
Tripoli Council statement on the arrest warrant of Gaddafi.
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shabab
Important for all who’ve made misinformed judgments about Libya.
Part 1
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dApwNQNYvUI&fea...
Part 2
www.youtube.com/watch?v=z41kQvx4uKw&fea...
Gaddafi soldiers looting shops in the city of Brega,
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlYBQY0Bnbk&fea...
HillCress
#Canada’s Foreign Minister John Baird expresses support for #TNC officials during a surprise visit to #Benghazi -
Carpe
If Rixos journos are being intimidated by an armed +100 pro-G demonstrators, what does this tell you? On yr bikes… fast.
CONFIRMED: FF liberating Zwara. Fighting on the main road leading to Ras Ijdayr / Tunisia
mattbrindley1 Matt Brindley
Big bang not far away, windows shook a bit. #tripoli #rixos
Tasbeeh
I never used to like coffee OR tea but in the past few weeks they’ve become a staple of my writing “process”.
portia_walker
Another beautiful sunset in Misurata but now hearing the sound of shelling. Again.
EndTyranny
Bir Ghanam: video shot on the 26th showing FF fighting against Gaddafi forces on the outskirts of town youtu.be/8CkmdzgYVjA
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CkmdzgYVjA&fea...
tripolitano
Libya state tv: Al Libyia & riadiya channels off the air for technical fault. Technical fault same time as NATO strike. Sounds good to me;)
The new generation:
88simon
FrenchLibyan yfrog.com/kfrf7vkj yfrog.com/kkknpjj yfrog.com/h8x… Libya_from_France
Gerard Heinz on AJE English- Between 400-1500 of Gaddafi’s men are stationed in Brega. NATO is targeting mainly generals not soldiers
Libya_Unite
GaddafiTV website is back , Arabic and French. English is still off not fixed. #Libya #Feb17 (I thought it was down to fix English section)
Maur
Is it time for MousaIbrahim to cut the grass at the Rixos again?
Reports of heavy NATO bombing over Brega tonight
IMPORTANT_IMPORTANT_IMPORTANT
From TRIPOLI to all LIBYA social media ,do not mention our plans, do not give reports of activity right away. And WE THANK U ALL !
SUMMARY JUNE 28th 2011
6/28/2011
6.28.2011
When you lose health or wealth you lose something, but when you lose integrity, you lose everything.
Khiria
“this country has been run by a psychotic leader for so long that all Libyans suffer from mental illness.
dovenews Libyan™
#Gaddafi forces have suffered massive loss in #Bair #AlGhanam area. #Nafusa #
wheelertweets BBC rporter said FFs hve weapons & ammo, so spply lines r fine. Wrong. Those weapons & ammo were taken frm #Gaddafi forces
wheelertweets BBC reporter said some FFs have ‘fresh uniforms’, so supply lines r fine. Wrong. #Gaddafi forces leave new clothes behind
wheelertweets in local houses they’ve taken over. When the #Gaddafi forces r beaten or flee, the FF’s take any supplies thy find. #libya
Warship fires on Gaddafi forces
THE Portsmouth-based Type 42 destroyer intercepted four small boats and fired several shells to force them back into harbour.
The warship was patrolling the coast between Al Khums and Zlitan on Libya’s Mediterranean coast when she received reports that small craft had been seen leaving Zlitan harbour – the same area where Liverpool won a gun battle with pro-Gaddafi troops last month.
If left unchecked, the vessels could have posed a threat to the civilian population, the Ministry of Defence said.
The warship began by transmitting warnings to the boats but they were ignored. This prompted Liverpool to fire a warning ‘shot across the bows’ with her 4.5-inch gun.
A high explosive shell roared from the ship and was seen to land to the east of the contacts.
One rib made a quick retreat to the harbour, but the three others stayed off the coast.
To force them to move, Liverpool fired down a salvo of three more warning shots which proved enough to drive the remaining vessels back to the harbour.
Liverpool’s captain, Commander Colin Williams, said: ‘Through the reading of warnings, we were able to give pro-Gaddafi forces the opportunity to return to their base port.
www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/local/east-ha...
Bloomberg
Qaddafi Charges Raise Stakes for U.S. Leadership on Libya: View
By the Editors
June 27 (Bloomberg) — The chances of a diplomatic resolution to the war in Libya are now close to zero.
Today, the International Criminal Court in The Hague issued arrest warrants on charges of crimes against humanity for the country’s leader, Muammar Qaddafi, one of his sons and his intelligence chief, who is also his brother-in-law.
Although there was little evidence Qaddafi and his cronies were considering political exile abroad before, the threat of arrest makes it even harder to imagine they would do so now. There is no precedent under international law for giving Qaddafi immunity as part of a mediated, peaceful solution — and he is unlikely to accept such a proposal.
That leaves very few possible outcomes. From Washington’s standpoint, there are several acceptable alternatives: The Libyan leader could be killed by an airstrike or by one of his loyalists; alternatively, he and his security forces might be defeated by the rebels who control the east of the country.
But there is also another, less palatable, possible outcome: that Qaddafi and his cohorts could outlast the rebels and NATO forces, and survive for a long time in the part of Libya they hold around the capital, Tripoli.
Having made the decision to join the U.K. and France to prevent the imminent slaughter of tens of thousands of innocent men, women and children by Qaddafi’s forces, the U.S. should step up its involvement in NATO’s air campaign. The sooner Washington takes on a leadership role — rather than just supporting NATO as it does now — the sooner this war can be brought to a successful conclusion.
www.businessweek.com/news/2011-06-27/qa...
Moussa Koussa facing calls to return to Britain after being tracked down in Gulf
Mr Koussa has been living for several weeks in a 17th-floor penthouse suite at the Four Seasons Hotel in Doha, the capital of Qatar, under the protection of Qatari security services.
He has been in the Gulf state, a close western ally which is also a conduit for support for the Libyan opposition, since being allowed to leave Britain in mid-April.
At the time officials said Mr Koussa was likely to return to the United Kingdom, where his grandchildren live.
But at the weekend he refused to say when he would leave Qatar, or even if would be allowed to. He is constantly trailed by a team of Qatari “minders”, who were summoned to escort The Daily Telegraph away when it approached him for an interview.
The Conservative MP for Harlow, Robert Halfon, called for Mr Koussa to be handed over to the International Criminal Court in the Hague and put on trial for his role in atrocities perpetrated over decades by the Libyan government under Col Muammar Gaddafi.
www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/afri...
The Gaddafi Syndrome: Libya’s Defunct Dictator
More than forty years since he came to power and many biographies hence, it is still not easy to explain the character of the discredited Libyan ruler who is frequently described as rabid, eccentric and mad.
Various political leaders fail and fall, because they do not live up to their promises. Objective factors in Gaddafi’s case include failure of economic and social development, corruption, a dismal human-rights record and intolerance of dissent.
Other aspects include popular boredom with a regime that, for years, demanded incessant praise and adulation of an eccentric leader, who consistently failed to deliver.
Indeed, the image of Gaddafi constitutes a complex collage, punctuated with his ridiculous antics from the changing of the Islamic and Gregorian calendars to preaching Islam to call girls in Rome. All this calls for some psychological insight that sidesteps the usual political analysis.
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LibyaInMe Libya In Me
Reports of clashes in Judayem forest, Albornawi, and the road to Ber Algnm in the city of Zawia now #
Yifre
Another dirty trick that Gaddafi pulls is killing prisoners and then telling their relatives that they committed suicide
La Libye s’active à constituer des réserves alimentaires à l’approche du Ramadan
Bien que la crise politico-militaire ait sérieusement perturbé les prévisions des autorités libyennes relatives à l’approvisionnement de la population en biens de consommation courante et de première nécessité, à l’approche du mois de Ramadan, les fournisseurs se sont engagés à rendre disponibles ces produits à des prix subventionnés comme par le passé.
Le comité populaire général libyen de l’Economie, de l’Industrie et du Commerce a indiqué, à l’issue d’une réunion tenue samedi, que la valeur totale des contrats liés à ces approvisionnements prévus pour boucler l’année 2011, se chiffrait à 3,6 milliards de dinars (environ 2,8 milliards de dollar US) dont 1,79 milliard de dinars destinés à l’importation.
Ces commandes concernent notamment le lait condensé, le lait pour enfants et le blé dont 600.000 tonnes font l’objet d’importation pour compléter la production nationale évaluée à 200.000 tonnes.
A cet effet, le comité populaire général libyen de l’Economie, de l’Industrie et du Commerce a annoncé la formation d’un comité chargé d’examiner les prix des marchandises non subventionnées, tels le lait, l’eau minérale, les jus et les légumineuses haricots, dont les institutions compétentes œuvrent à l’approvisionnement, en partie, à des prix subventionnés.
Le comité populaire général libyen de l’Economie, de l’Industrie et du Commerce a insisté sur la nécessité que ces produits de grande consommation soient mis à la disposition de tous les Libyens, dans toutes les régions à travers le Fonds de stabilisation des prix et les Associations des consommateurs à des prix subventionnés
www.africanmanager.com/articles/134165....
acarvin Andy Carvin
Internet access is free in the hotel lobby, but USD $30/day in my room. Lobby it is, then.
Bulgaria and Croatia have officially recognised Libya’s Transitional National Council
Bulgaria and Croatia have officially recognised the Transitional National Council as legitimate representatives of the Libyan people, Bulgaria’s Foreign Ministry said in a media statement on June 28 2011.
Bulgarian Foreign Minister Nikolai Mladenov paid a one-day visit on June 28 to the city of Benghazi in Libya. In a joint statement, Mladenov and his Croatian counterpart Gordan Jandrokovic said that the people of Libya had been fighting for freedom for more than three months but their legitimate demands had been met with force by Muammar Gaddafi.
“Brutally assaulting his own people, Colonel Gaddafi has irreversibly lost all claims to legitimacy,” the statement said.
“As Nato allies, Bulgaria and Croatia support irrefutably the international coalition and its mission in Libya.”
Bulgaria supported United Nations Security Council Resolution 1973, adopted on March 17 2011 after being proposed by the United Kingdom, France, and Lebanon.
The resolution provided the basis for military intervention in the Libyan civil war, demanding “an immediate ceasefire” and authorising the international community to establish a no-fly zone and to use all means necessary short of foreign occupation to protect civilians.
Bulgaria has since participated in the conflict by sending the frigate Druzki.
Benghazi has become the capital of Gaddafi’s opposition.
The Transitional National Council, formed in Benghazi on February 27 2011, has announced itself as Libya’s alternative government. Its intended purpose was to act as the “political face of the revolution”.
On March 5 2011, the council issued a statement in which it declared itself to be the “sole representative of all Libya”.
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Guma_el_gamaty Guma El-Gamaty
Libya breaking news FF took Alqaa barrack 30km south Zintan with 72 ammun. Depos strategic victory against G in west mountain lead 2 tripoli
jirdan_
I BLAME GADAFI FOR EVERYTHING. EXAM RESULTS, BAD FOOD, DISEASE, AIDS, AFRICA, ASIA, ISRAEL. ETC
PJCrowley Philip J. Crowley
The #ICC indictment reflects the horrible choice #Qaddafi made four months ago. He thought about leaving #Libya but chose to fight instead.
PHOTO’S NYT
The battle for Libya
100’s of photos of the Libyan revolution (NY times photos)
www.nytimes.com/interactive/world/afric...
Op-Ed: Libya – Just how strong is Gaddafi?
Every day for the last four months, people have been predicting the immanent defeat of Gaddafi. But with stalemates now on all fronts, has the West and the rebels greatly miscalculated the strength of Gaddafi’s military machine?
www.digitaljournal.com/article/308310
NATOpress NATO Press
Operational Media Updates: Summary of activities for Operation Unified Protector of the past 24 hours #NATO #Libya – goo.gl/HfTcz
NATO 27 Jun, Key hits: #Brega 1 C&C, 1 tank; #RasLanuf 1 tank; #Zintan 6 APC, 3 tanks; #Zuwarah 3 radars; #Tripoli 1 C&C. 1 C&C veh
NATO 27 Jun: Arms embrago: 1 boarding, no denials. #IHAM: no ships, 1 aircraft.
bencnn benwedeman
In statement RAF says it damaged or destroyed 3 Libyan tanks near Gharyan and 4 armoured personnel carriers near Yafran yesterday #Libya
GM20112
Take a few moments to remember the poor street seller who shook the Arab world #MohamedBouazizi 1984-2011 #Libya thanks you RIP
Mushu
Goosebumps. “Ms. Revolution” – a beautiful song by @ibnthabit dedicated to the Libyan women.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylrZ0JzjQr8&fea...
regine
Patients have died in Benghazi hospital due to lack of supplies.#medical crisis in #Libya.
tweets4peace ♡ Freedom ~ Syria ♡
Photo: #AidTrip #Libya: A beautiful Libyan girl made this for me today as we did activities for them :) The… tumblr.com/xto37wzgok
AlQaa military base is now under FF control, is critical turning point..Weapons & ammunition are now being distributed amongst FF
Gaddafi made military training part of high school in Libya and today it’s working against him
Check out islam-libya.com they are working very hard as a charity and an islamic da3wa…great dua here t.co/FaNsgNb #Libya #Feb17
www.islam-libya.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&id=20:2011-06-16-23-26-00&Itemid=21&layout=default
Ahmed #Zawia: FF are engaging #Gaddafi forces in skirmishes in a number of areas..The fiercest being on the road leading to Bir Ghanam.
Prime Minister David Cameron and his counterpart Nicholas Sarkozy agreed the first tangible result of the Franco-British Defence Treaty last autumn.
The two nations not only agreed to share training and research but more controversially are setting up a joint force to deploy overseas when in the interests of both countries.
www.bfbs.com/news/army/franco-british-f...
septimius_
Can’t wait for the aerial pictures! Libya civilians writing “thank you NATO” on their roofs, NATO general says"
alchemist
Tunisian youth forcibly open Ben_Gherdan border crossing to allow stranded #Libya n refugees into #Tunisia. Border guards were on strike.
CONFIRMED: ALJ’s Reporter: Freedom Fighters R in control of AlQaa area 30km south of Zintan with large quantities of Ammo gained.
MisrataPatriots PATRIOTS OF MISRATA
AP: ICC prosecutor Ocampo is urging Gaddafi’s own aides to arrest him & turn him over for trial on murder & persecution charges
Prosecutor sees Gaddafi endgame, China cautious
(Reuters) – The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court said on Tuesday it could be “game over” within months for Muammar Gaddafi, but China reacted cautiously to the issuing of an arrest warrant for the Libyan leader on charges of crimes against humanity.
“Today, it is time for arrests,” ICC chief prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo told reporters in The Hague, a day after the ICC approved warrants for Gaddafi, his son Saif al-Islam and Libyan intelligence chief Abdullah al-Senussi.
“It is a matter of time … Gaddafi will face charges. The arrest warrants are not going away.”
He added: “I don’t think we will have to wait for long…In two or three months it is game over.”
www.reuters.com/article/2011/06/28/us-l...
Khiria
Would ‘roundup’ work on the weeds at the Rixos? probably not …….
Libye: les rebelles s’emparent d’un dépôt de munitions au sud de Zenten
Les rebelles libyens se sont emparés en fin de matinée mardi d’un important dépôt de munitions dans une zone désertique à 25 km au sud de Zenten (120 km au sud de Tripoli), selon un correspondant de l’AFP sur place.
Arrivés vers 09H00 locale (07H00 GMT) par le nord, avec des blindés, ils s‘étaient déployés autour
de ce site de plusieurs kilomètres carrés où se trouvent des dizaines de bâtiments abritant des stocks d’armes alors que les pro-Kadhafi ont essayé d’envoyer des renforts par le sud.
Des échanges de tirs à la mitrailleuse lourde ont eu lieu et les forces loyalistes ripostaient avec des tirs de roquettes Grad.
Selon les rebelles, une colonne de véhicules des pro-Kadhafi a été prise en embuscade et trois de leur engins ont été détruits.
fr.euronews.net/depeches/989227-libye-l...
bencnn benwedeman
As of Tuesday AM, 28/6/2011, 1,212 Misrata residents have been registered as missing since the outbreak of #Libya revolution.
Gadhafi could face rape charges, international prosecutor says
(CNN) — The International Criminal Court is still trying to link Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi, his son and his brother-in-law to rapes but it does not yet have enough evidence to do so, prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo said Tuesday.
It has evidence that rapes have taken place in Libya’s civil war, he said, but he cannot prove Gadhafi ordered them.
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Bulgarian MFA visits Benghazi to meet the NTC. Is BG the next Eu state to recognize the Benghazi authorities
Wefaq states that G forces shelled Misrata last night. Some damage to houses + a mosque. No casualties thankfully.
Libyan grandma
“I’ve got a gun. And a walking stick. I use both to beat Gaddafi” Epic Libyan Grandmas
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More pics:
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L’Allemagne qui a décidé de ne pas intervenir en Libye va fournir des composants de missiles à ses alliés de l’OTAN
""The National Council represents the best hope for the future of Libya," Canadian FM, Mr John Baird, said after meeting with NTC in Benghazi.
LibyanLion
#Zawiya/#Zuwara front seems to be active, FFs approaching + local ones rising. Expect to see some advances there soon. #Libya #Feb17
Libye: Le patron du Pentagone appelle les Européens à mutualiser leurs moyens
Selon le Pentagone, 70 appareils américains continuent de prendre part à l’opération, dont des chasseurs-bombardiers F-15 et F-16. Au moins 119 frappes américaines ont eu lieu depuis début avril.
Certains pays n’ont pas les capacités militaires, d’autres disent craindre la “surchauffe” après trois mois d’intervention en Libye: pour le “patron” sortant du Pentagone, les Européens doivent mutualiser leurs moyens pour que l’Otan ne devienne pas une coquille vide.
La campagne aérienne de l’Otan met en lumière l’atrophie des budgets militaires de nombreux pays et la nécessité pour les Européens de mieux se coordonner pour y parer, a affirmé le secrétaire (ministre) américain à la Défense Robert Gates lors d’un entretien à l’AFP la semaine dernière.
Début juin, le ministre, qui quittera ses fonctions jeudi, avait mis en garde dans un discours virulent à Bruxelles contre l’avenir “sombre” qui guette l’Alliance atlantique si les Européens n’y prêtent pas plus attention.
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Why people in Libya hate Gaddafi ? by : Dr.Hamza Mousa !
” Gaddafi killed my son , in Abosleem ” , an old lady told me about her son , which was political prisoner in Abosleem , an awful Massacre happened there , more than 1200 prison killed their , because they demanded to be treated in a human way , That was prison for political activists , or anyone who have some religious view different than Gaddafi .
That old lady is not alone , Gaddafi was targeting activists , Intellectual thinkers , like he was hunting and trying to execute ideas which are different than his own .
hamzaed.com/20110318/why-people-in-liby...
Seventeen ships under NATO command are patrolling the central Mediterranean Sea to enforce a U.N. arms embargo. On Monday, 14 vessels were hailed to determine destination and cargo. One was boarded but not diverted.
USAmbNATO Ivo Daalder
Agree with #UN Undersec Pascoe that #NATO progress gives upper hand to rebels #Libya goo.gl/YhFpI
www.macleans.ca/article.jsp?content=w7267525
RasmusTantholdt
The Journalists who went to Brega came from Italy, Belgium, Russia and France. The trip took three days. More details to come.
Video: Misrata Fall of Gaddafi is not yet in sight
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Qaddafi’s South African Lawyer Says ICC Doesn’t Have Jurisdiction in Libya
The International Criminal Court has no jurisdiction in Libya as the country never signed or ratified the treaty that created the body, said Themba Langa, a South African lawyer representing Libyan leader Muammar Qaddafi and his government.
Qaddafi has immunity as head of state based on international customary law, Langa said in an e-mailed statement from Johannesburg today.
www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-06-28/qadda...
Kadhafi arrest warrant sparks rebel joy
www.youtube.com/watch?v=diAMKPJl0ks&fea...
libyanproud
#Alqaa’ Battle:Battle started in Early Morning, the battles resulted in the Martyrdom of 2 FF : 1 #Zintan and 1 #Sibratha .
libyans_revolt
Reuters: Libya rejects Gaddafi arrest warrant!!. maybe not the whole family were included!! in that case I agree with them.
rofl
LibyaTrueStory
Libya girls supporting feb17 revolution in Misrata after ICC ruling against Gaddafi on 6/27/11 yfrog.com/khldroj yfrog.com/gz99838678j
Tasbeeh Any Gaddafi people standing up right now to defect should walk straight to Misrata and volunteer themselves as cannon fodder.
bencnn benwedeman
NATO ops update 27/6/11: planes destroyed 1 tank near Brega, 1 tank near Ras Lanuf, 1 tank near Zintan; 6 APCs, 3 tanks near Zuwarah.
AJE:
Unlucky camel finds Libya’s largest minefield
A civilian team with pool cues and little training unearths more than 500 mines laid by Gaddafi’s forces near Misurata.
Libyan rebels located hundreds of anti-personnel landmines buried by Gaddafi forces by using billiard cues to gently probe the ground where they were buried.
Around 550 mines were dug up in a suburb of Misurata in what is believed to be the biggest minefield found so far in the four-month conflict, discovered when an unlucky farmer’s camel wandered into a field and was blown up. Landmines are banned in most countries but Colonel Gaddafi’s forces have repeatedly planted them in areas where rebels were attacking.
Behind the dangerous expanse of land, are trenches that were abandoned by the regime forces after they fled. Strewn inside are boots and green uniforms belonging to regime forces.
Residents said they found a string of Grad rocket launchers stationed behind the field. From here the regime forces pounded the port side, and the residential area of Qasr Ahmed. In early April, up to eighty rockets hit the neighbourhood in one hour.
english.aljazeera.net/indepth/features/...
libyanfsl
Images from battle 30km south of Zintan (Ka’a Base), via Zentan FB page #Feb17 #Libya #Zentan on.fb.me/liXeDg
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Guma_el_gamaty Guma El-Gamaty
2 thirds of Libya liberated FF are making solid advance toward tripoli within 70 km G and son wanted for arrest Any doubt G is finished?!
Thanku4theAnger THANKU4THEANGER
On 29 June 1996 over 1200 prisoners in Abu Selim prison were killed by orders of Gaddafi & supervised by AbdAllah Senusi. RIP #feb17 #Libya
HAVE A READ:
Mohammad Ismael, advisor to Saif Gaddafi. Arrived in Cairo today for a “special task”.
www.17022011libya.com/vb/showthread.php...
Chrome translate:
Mohammed Ismail, alias Balazemi adviser false dreams Gaddafi arrives in Cairo on a special mission
arrived in Cairo on Tuesday Mohammed Ismail, alias Balazemi, close to the falsity of dreams Gaddafi, the son of the tyrant Gaddafi arrived on a private plane from the island of Djerba in Tunisia on a visit to Egypt, described by those close to him as a special task.
This has, Egyptian authorities arrested Ali, Muhammad Ismail, after he fled from Saudi Arabia in November 2005, where he intended to deliver one million dollars, in a hotel in Mecca, a team of four Saudis were preparing to attack the convoy of the Saudi Crown Prince with rockets mounted on the shoulder or a rocket-propelled BG, in a failed attempt to assassinate King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz, King of the Kingdom
of Saudi Arabia
NATOpress NATO Press
by NATOlibrary
NATO Secretary General’s statement on International Criminal Court decision on Qadhafi indictment #NATO #Libya – goo.gl/hfxGp
NATOlibrary NATO Library
‘NATO and Libya – Special Focus’ daily update is on ! goo.gl/Rt1VW #Libya #NATO #OperationUnifiedProtector
UK
The BTR-60 armoured personnel carriers had been located by NATO surveillance assets. Paveway bombs left all of them damaged or destroyed. NAFUSA
LibyaLiberty
Is 100 days silver or gold anniversary? Loud explosions in Libya’s capital: Libya bombing campaign enters 100th day
Mushu
#Zawiya has not used force yet, so be afraid ya Bushafshoufa – be very afraid.
LibyaLiberty
#Gaddafi hasn’t lost ‘legitimacy’ to rule Libya any more then I’ve lost ‘legitimacy’ 2B Lincoln High Prom Queen: No one voted 4 either of us.
Thousands of migrants stranded in Libyan desert
Thousands of migrants fleeing Libya are in desperate need of food and water after spending weeks in the desert, according to the International Organization for Migration.
Around 2,000 migrants from Chad in West Africa have been discovered so far in the southern towns of Gatroun and Sebha.
IOM’s spokesman, Jean Phillipe Chauzy says the agency expects to find many more in the desert.
www.unmultimedia.org/radio/english/2011...
2011feb17
As promised the image of a kite from #Tripoli yesterday in celebration after ICC verdict tied to a pole: img808.imageshack.us/img808/8383/ki… #feb17 #Libya
WilliamJHague William Hague
Discussing #Syria & #Libya this afternoon with my Turkish counterpart Ahmet Davutoglu. UK and #Turkey working closely on both
LibyanLion17
NATO jets currently above #Gheryan. Reports suggest that they are attacking G forces
libyanproud
#Kikla : kikla Council is putting a rule of a 50 Dinar fine for celebratory fire for the 1st time and second time jail time .
Thanku4theAnger THANKU4THEANGER
Freedom Fighters have taken literally tons of weaponry back to Nafusa from AlQaa Ammo depot including 2 Russian T55 tanks : )
Militarisation accélérée de l’AQMI suite à la crise libyenne
Le directeur de recherche au CNRS, André Bourgeot, a, pour sa part, évoqué une « radicalisation » de l’AQMI dans la région, qui, a-t-il affirmé, a dépassé le stade des crimes odieux pour opérer un « retour plus au théologique et au politique qui correspondrait à la situation actuelle », en Libye. « Cela dénoterait d’un lien entre AQMI et une force politique en Libya », a-t-il opiné, relevant que la militarisation de ce groupe armé a pour objectif principal de «déstabiliser la région pour l’installation d’un Emirat dans le Sahara».
www.algerie-plus.com/actualite/militari...
Guma_el_gamaty Guma El-Gamaty
Nato attacks now on one of 3 barracks in Gharyan city 70 km south of tripoli full of arms and mercenaries reducing risk of killing civilians
ShahedMisurata Misuratayouth
6 grad missiles targeted a residential area in the west of #misurata at 12 o’clock midnight, people where terrified but no injuries
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
Fighting reported between #Freedomfighters from #AlZawyiah & #Gaddafi forces in #Gwdiem, #AlArawie & #AwladSuqer areas.
IbnOmar
Photo: James Bond may have a golden gun… #EpicLibyanMan has a golden AK-47. #Libya #Feb17 tumblr.com/xkd37z1xxt
Mushu
“As one of his close associates put it to me long ago: “#Gaddafi is a man livid with contempt. He never wished anybody well.”
Thanku4theAnger THANKU4THEANGER
G forces near Nafusa need to start running now. FFs are better fighters & now have the weapons. Its whats called the end game
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
LibyansWB is neither in Tripoli not to be trusted, he’s a Gaddafi operative, known as such for months now
DamnYan
China FM say #Gaddafi won’t b arrested there. Explanation: “Our jails are all filled up with artists and human rights activists.”
“We are different countries, we have different histories, different stages of development. We should show each other respect….” ~ Cameron
Obama administration lawyer defends Libya action
(Reuters) – The State Department’s top lawyer on Tuesday defended the legality of the U.S. military involvement in Libya as some lawmakers accuse President Barack Obama of violating a 1973 law requiring congressional authorization.
State Department legal adviser Harold Koh urged U.S. lawmakers to nonetheless vote for a resolution authorizing the U.S. role in the NATO-led mission. He said this would show a “united front” with U.S. allies and help to ensure that Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi does not get the upper hand in his country’s civil war.
www.reuters.com/article/2011/06/28/us-l...
FACTBOX-International recognition of Libya’s rebel movement
RECOGNITION OF NTC AS REPRESENTING LIBYAN PEOPLE
United States*
Croatia
Bulgaria
France
Britain
Italy
Spain
Turkey**
Qatar
Maldives
Kuwait
Gambia
Jordan
Senegal
Australia
Germany
United Arab Emirates
Canada
Panama
Austria
Latvia
RECOGNITION AS OF NTC LEGITIMATE POLITICAL FORCE
China***
Russia****
Malta
Sources: Reuters, official government websites
Notes:
- A May 23 State Department note called the NTC “a credible and legitimate interlocutor for the Libyan people”. In June 9 comments to journalists in Abu Dhabi, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton described the Council as “the legitimate interlocutor for the Libyan people during this interim period.”
- The Turkish Foreign Ministry says that while it sees the NTC as “a legal and credible representative” of the Libyan people, it does not see it as the sole representative.
- Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi described the NTC diplomatic chief Mahmoud Jibril as an “important dialogue partner” during Jibril’s trip to Beijing in June.
- Mikhail Margelov, President Dmitry Medvedev’s special representative for Africa, met Libyan rebel leaders in Benghazi in June.
More facts? :
af.reuters.com/article/libyaNews/idAFL6...
- Mikhail Margelov, President Dmitry Medvedev’s special representative for Africa, met Libyan rebel leaders in Benghazi in June.
- Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi described the NTC diplomatic chief Mahmoud Jibril as an “important dialogue partner” during Jibril’s trip to Beijing in June.
- The Turkish Foreign Ministry says that while it sees the NTC as “a legal and credible representative” of the Libyan people, it does not see it as the sole representative.
VID:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jus_wA6Uhvk&feature=player_embedded#at=33
LibyanLion
G using Brazilian plastic mines, found on outskirts of Misrata. They cannot be detected with a mine detector.
libyanproud
#Nafusa : #Zintan : Freedom Fighters have managed to destroy #Gadaffi forces that fled #AlQaa and were heading to #Shgeega .
FB:
Zawiya FFs ambushing G troops. Apparently, they killed a group of mercs yday within the city
On Feb17 we asked him to go politely, he did not listen. We marched peacefully, he shouted at us with bullets.
World, they were just ordinary regular men found themselves forced in a war against a dictator and his mafia crew
LibyaInMe
Sulieman Dogha on the front lines :) #Libya #Feb17 yfrog.com/gznnelbj
At the Heart of Libya’s Rage, a Massacre
Guest Authors | March 21, 2011 5:00 am
t was the third funeral that summer.
“Inna lilahi was ilayhi raji`oon,” my aunt said under her breath after she heard the news of his death. Verily, we belong to God, and to God we return. I’d heard the phrase a lot that summer of 2009 in Libya. I tripped over the words, my American tongue unaccustomed to the Arabic syllables.
But that summer visiting my family in Libya, I had much practice saying it to grieving mothers, sisters, brothers, fathers–my eyes downcast, my heart beating loudly.
www.suhaibwebb.com/society/internationa...
N_Benghazi .
Countering the lies from one channel- LibyanStateTV- is such a headache. How can we counter Israel when EVERY channel is Israeli StateTV?
Ibn
written by @fcukruna “The Day I Almost Died in Misrata Libya”: Throughout life we often find ourselves using significant events as time dividers, kind of like landmarks, we use these incidents as markers in time, points that are easily remember by most. We will say ‘a week before such and such took place’ or ‘2 days after such and such event happened.’ Occasions that will never be forgotten. For me, March 25th, 2011 will forever remain one of those time markers.
It was about 9 a.m. that inauspicious Friday morning that I was rudely awakened. A loud, frightening sound echoed through the air forcing my window to fly open. I jumped out of bed and flung my door open to find my mom with the same quizzical expression on her face. At the same time we asked each other, ‘what was that?’ I knew that she did not have the answer but it was like a reflex somehow.
I rushed into the living where I found my brother and sister-in-law, looking puzzled. They too had been woken up by the sound, we looked outside the balcony and saw a large build up of sand and dust on the exterior edge of the apartment complex directly in front of ours. (My building compound is shaped like a backwards square-like c shape, with 6 entrances and a total of sixty six apartments).
As we were questioning the source of the sound and dust, men began to gather around it and my brother went down to see if anyone had any answers. I honestly did not think much of the situation but it was quite chaotic. I could hear my neighbors descending the stairs in a panic. I could tell that my mom and sister-in-law were still worried about what to do. No one moved from the living room and it was as though we were waiting for some sort of revelation about what had just happened. We came to different conclusions: perhaps the united coalition had made a mistake and dropped an air strike, but really, experts making a novice mistake in a civilian populated area? Or maybe it was a mere random strike from the freedom fighters.
I did not feel the need to worry and thought the explosion happened once and had passed as our area had been relatively quiet and safe compared to other parts of Misrata. I then began to tell my family about the bizarre dream I had just had.
Just then there was another loud boom. The exact same as the one that had just happened a few minutes prior, except this time the intensity was far greater. Instantaneously we all stood up. The balcony door titled and broke off one of the hinges. The glass cracked. The floor shook. My brother rushed in and shouted for us to leave. None of us knew what to do. Our instincts told us to just drop everything and flee, but at the back of my head I thought ‘what if the bombings had not stopped?’ ‘What if there was an army outside waiting to massacre us?’
My sister in law rushed to the door where my brother was. I could hear people in the staircase screaming and yelling. I picked up my baby nephew and cradled him, carrying him to his mom. It was utter chaos. Car alarms were going off outside, men were shouting instructions, everyone was confused and scared. I grabbed my laptop and headed to my room. My purse was placed on the floor by my bed and in a frantic rush I gathered my cell phone and wallet and carelessly stuffed them inside. I had a small bag packed from the days before that was still intact, I shoved my laptop in its sleeve and wedged it in between the folded clothes. I reached for the nearest pile of freshly washed laundry and placed that in the bag as well. I pushed down on everything inside the bag in an effort to close it however it would only close halfway. I knew that I could take everything out and rearrange them but I also knew that the situation was critical and I would just have to carry the bag half open. I stood up, put my abaya on and wrapped my hijab around my head. As I was doing so, a third horrible bang echoed through the air. My mom called my name. My brother shouted for everyone to duck down.
As cliché as it may seem, I remember thinking about how many times I had seen scenes like this in movies. I began repeating, “Allahu akbar Allahu akbar Allahu akbar” out loud as I quickly existed my room with my purse around my neck and my bag on my shoulder. My dad was standing n the doorway in complete shock. It was then that I really realized that the next few minutes would be the most unpredictable moments I would ever experience. I struggled in putting on my running shoes, thinking maybe I should just settle on wearing flip flops but in reality the situation had reached a point where there was no longer any time to think, rather just do.
The feeling of uncertainty and fear was so strong that it forced my body into a state of constant action. Adrenaline. My dad was out the door leaving me to be the last person still in our apartment. The light above my head flickered and then went off. I may have yelled that the power had gone out to notify the others. Or it could have been a mere note to myself; I do not remember. I hurried to the door and since I was the last one out I felt that it was my responsibility to secure our home, but how? I did not have a key; I shouted and asked for further instructions. At first it seemed like everyone just ignored me but I knew that the stressful state had overcome them disabling their judgement momentarily. I peeked in through the doorway one last time, checking left and right for the key but it was nowhere in sight. I simply closed the door and joined my family and neighbors who were crammed in the corner of the ground floor stairway.
Although these people were my neighbors, they were also complete strangers to me. In most Misrati cultures and traditions, this was normal – not personally knowing your male neighbors, therefore being in close proximity with these men was foreign to me but it was this fateful event that left everyone with no other choice.
I took a seat on the steps next to my father. Weaved my arm through his and just sat there, trying to grasp all that was occurring. To my dad’s right stood a lady, and to her right stood her husband whom I had never seen before. This couple had no children; however the man was carrying our other neighbor, Khaled’s child. Next to him stood Khaled, and to his right was his wife. In front of them stood their frightened children, burying their heads into their mother’s side, peaking every little while. My brother stood in the corner and to his left was his wife. Tucked in somewhere behind them were their two children. My sister-in-law was holding on tightly to my three month old nephew, and next to her stood my mom. We were all crammed in this one corner, with no idea where to go or worse yet, what to do. So we remained glued to our spots.
The lady next to my father was anxiously pleating to no one in particular to not aggravate Gadaffi’s soldiers, to let them be, to leave them alone. She was condoning her husband for bringing her here saying that he had promised her that it would be safe. She was begging him to leave the area, to go somewhere safe. My father responded to her, asking her where she wanted to go and then answering his own question by saying there was no place to go at this point.
This lady’s husband was in shock, he was carrying the other man’s child, draping his arms around him so tightly you would think the child was his own. He did not answer his wife’s pleas or my father’s question. He, like everyone else was distressed and speechless.
The next few seconds that passed felt like long, nerve-racking days. It was at this point that I experienced something I will never forget. Like the Libyan saying goes ‘shufit ilmoot bi3youni’, literally meaning ‘I saw death with my own eyes’. I was sure that these few seconds would be my last. I sincerely thought that I was going to die, right there on those steps, during that frightful morning. I thought one of two things was going to occur; either the building would collapse, burying us under the rubble cement. Or Gadaffi’s troops were going to barge into the building and shoot every one of us. I did not stop repeating “Allahu akbar Allahu akbar Allahu akbar la ilaha ila Allah”. It was during this time that I realized what is truly important in this life, in chronological order: Islam, my family, and the people I love. And if I were to have died right then, those would have been the last three thoughts on my mind. Nothing else matters at that point, not your house, not your car, not your money.
I held on to my father tightly and waited. Another loud explosion roared through the air disturbing the eerie silence, violently vibrating the ground beneath me, and breaking the glass behind me causing small splinters to shunt onto my body. The air smelt of dust, dirt and demolition. Seconds later another boom struck somewhere close by. The sound was so loud that my eardrums popped and I was temporarily deafened. With this blast shrapnel flew in from the entrance door, chipping the cement wall just centimeters above my mother’s right shoulder. Just then my brother tugged at my mother’s sleeve and told her to sit down. As my mother did so I saw her facial expression: an image that will forever be engraved into my memory. Complete confusion, frantic fright, and delirious dismay.
Then suddenly we heard someone calling out in the distance, at first the voice was faint but as it got closer I recognized it as my cousin’s Khadija. My cousin, husband and her three children lived in the entrance diagonal to ours. She was crying out for my mother as she rushed in with her baby in her arms, and two daughters following close behind. She told us that her brother in law was injured and she needed to go back and see him, she rested her baby son in my mother’s arms and was about to head back when my mother grabbed her and told her to stay put. The situation was dangerous and my mother urged her to just remain here until we received further instructions.
It was then that everything happened so fast it seems like a blur. We waited a few seconds and then almost in unison we all scattered towards the door. Several pick-up trucks that belonged to the freedom fighters had arrived and were quickly ordering us to make our way to the mosque a few blocks away. As I was making my way to the car, I noticed puddles of water everywhere on the ground. Looking up, I traced the puddles back to their origin; the water tanks had been cracked open somehow. Following closely behind my father as he went to unlock the car door my mom called his name and pointed to the back window of the car. There was no glass intact, rather it was shattered and dispersed everywhere. We hastily took in the damage and were about to board the car regardless of the broken glass but then my mom pointed again, this time to the front left wheel. It had been flattened, the air completely drained and there was a horrid-looking hole indicating the source.
The situation was almost too much to cope with however there was no other option; we just had to keep going. I hurried over to my brother’s car where his family and my cousin Khadija’s family were already seated. I waved for him to open the trunk, sloppily dropped my bag, climbed in and sat in the back.
We sped off to the mosque only to find more startled people disembarking from their cars. At this point, so many significant things had happened in such a short period of time that none of it was making sense. So many unanswered questions, so much anxiety and terror still in the air. There was a young man praying on the grass in front of the mosque as another yelled for the men who were inside the mosque to come outside. We were ushered in to the mosque by other youthful men, who attempted to reassure us that everything was okay. Looking up at them I saw the expressions on their faces, the uncertainty in their eyes and I somehow knew that they, like me, had no idea what was going on.
The scene in the mosque was another that I will forever remember. Grandmothers, mothers, sisters, aunts, and babies alike were pacing about. Some were crying, others were too shocked to even make a sound. Some were praying and others were silently watching. Everyone worried about what would come next.
Alhamdulilah we made it out of the situation alive and later found out what had happened that Friday morning of March 25th: mortar rockets were launched by Gadaffi forces from an area 20 km away from my apartment complex. It was a random attack, the cowardly soldiers did not know who or where the rockets were going to land. Two men, a mother and her three children were killed instantaneously. Many more were injured.
This was one out of the hundreds of indiscriminate shelling cases that assaulted the city of Misrata while I was there.
LibyaInMe
32 yrs later, interview w/ dad’s friend, Zuhair Shwehdi, CEO of Hope org. His bro was publicly hanged in 1984. yfrog.com
4Adam Adam
Exclusive: #Tunisia bank helping Gaddafi evade fuel embargo bit.ly/lHibrX #Libya #gadadficrimes #Feb17
www.petroleum-economist.com/Article/285...
FB:
Videos Of The Libyan Revolutionفيديوات و صور انتفاضة 17 فبراير’s Photos – Thank you messages written on the ground for NATO in Libya
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LibyaNewMedia LibyaNewMedia
Revolutionaries in the Western Mountains have the most potential to hurt Gaddafi…if they get support & Tunisia allows it.
JomanaCNN jomana karadsheh
Interesting how pro-regime crowds in #Damascus & #Tripoli show up in the busload outside journalist’s hotels. #Libya #Syria
PJCrowley Philip J. Crowley
#Libya ends in one of three ways. #Qaddafi faces justice in #Tripoli (best) or #TheHague (least likely), or dies in office (most likely).
Mona
One mother lost 4 sons today in Tripoli… I feel so bad for her bas she’s so happy her son’s were fighting for freedom. RIP
NATO Says it will Keep Pressure on Libyan Government
NATO’s commander for the Libya operation says the allied force is not scaling down its airstrikes despite calls from some nations for a pause in the operation.
Canadian Lieutenant General Charles Bouchard said the mission, entering its fourth month, has made “significant progress” and that attacks on civilians by Libyan government forces have lessened.
www.voanews.com/english/news/NATO-Says-...
Libya Muhalefeti : Uluslararası Ceza Mahkemesinin Kaddafi’le ilgili çıkardığı tutuklama kararı olumludur.. fb.me
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SmithInAfrica David Smith
by McKenzieCNN
Seven-hour round trip to Ben Walid to see girls with Gaddafi pictures and women firing into the air – not in a way that inspires confidence.
Shama
Just bc we shouldn’t just believe everything we hear from mainstream media,doesn’t mean everything in independent media is true
This must be the weapons storage that was captured by revolutionaries today: t.co/BoraG74 http://t.co/NSKD4wN #Libya
AJE:
Under Gaddafi’s eyes
Fall of the regime in the east has revealed once-secret security files that show extent of Libyan government’s spying.
Benghazi, LIBYA – Benghazi internal security headquarters, November 3, 1990. A fax arrives at 10:30 in the morning, addressed to the director from the head office in Tripoli.
“We received information about some of the suspicious people,” it begins. A list of names and paragraphs of information follow.
One man is singled out for listening to religious tape cassettes from an Egyptian sheikh. Another man named Bileid is identified as a teacher and a “big criminal,” someone who has grown a beard but is “morally depraved,” implying that he is homosexual.
At the bottom of the page is Eissa Ahmed al-Farsi. He was fired from his job as an agricultural studies teacher at Omar Mukhtar University in Baida. He belonged to one of Libya’s secretive revolutionary committees, the power behind Muammar Gaddafi’s regime, but dropped out. He began spending time with bearded men at the Abu Bakr al-Siddiq mosque in Benghazi.
The fax is stamped and dated. “Peace,” it says at the end.
Farsi’s large, blue surveillance file is number 6,247. At the bottom, it is marked “very secret.” He is one among tens of thousands, each for a Libyan who unwittingly became a target of Gaddafi’s secret police, the enforcers responsible for squashing dissent and sowing terror over more than four decades in the Libyan Arab People’s Jamahiriya.
In theory, the Jamahiriya – or “state of the masses” – is run by people’s committees and an enormous, directly elected congress, but in practice, Gaddafi’s personally loyal, autocratic, and extra-judicial state apparatus is controlled through community-based revolutionary committees, the lijan thawriya. High-ranking army, police and internal security officers often double as committee members. For decades, they have had the ability to arrest, interrogate, torture and imprison Libyan citizens at will.
Now that Gaddafi’s regime has fallen in the east, stories like Farsi’s – detailing the government’s far-reaching coercive power – are finally entering public view.
english.aljazeera.net/indepth/features/...
USAmbNATO Ivo Daalder
Message to #Libya regime elements not (yet) indicted by #ICC: Still time to get on the right side of history.
AidTrip : felt so weird to wake up today and spend the day on planes instead of w the beautiful Libya(n) refugee kids we’ve grown to love.
4Adam Adam
#Nafusa #FF defeated Gaddafi forces that were heading to BirAyyad from #Surman, slight injures taken to Yefren Hospital. #Libya
Canada donates hundreds of trauma kits to rebel Libyan NTC
OTTAWA – Canada has donated hundreds of state-of-the-art trauma kits to meet pressing medical needs in Benghazi in answer to an urgent request from leaders of the Libyan National Transitional Council (NTC), Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird said on his return from a fact-finding visit to the city’s rebel stronghold.
www.vancouverite.com/2011/06/28/canada-...
UK military experts: eastern liberation army has no chance of pushing to Tripoli.It all depends on Misrata/Zliten crew & W.Mnts FFs
Reuters The UK says that security forces in Libya should not be disbanded after Gaddafi leaves. This mistake was made in Iraq, a British minister said on Tuesday. International Development Secretary Andrew Mitchell also said that the United Nations was looking into sending unarmed peacekeeping monitors to Libya once the conflict there was over
NATO On June 27th, NATO aircraft flew 142 sorties, including 46 strike sorties. Some of the key targets included: In Brega: 1 Command and Control Node. In the vicinity of Brega: 1 Tank. In the vicinity of Ras Lanuf: 1 Tank. In the vicinity of Zintan: 6 Armoured Personnel Carriers , 3 Tanks. In vicinity of Zuwarah: 3 Fire Control Radars. In Tripoli: 1 Command and Control Node. In the vicinity of Tripoli: 1 Command and Control Vehicle.
Der Spiegel Germany will supply military equipment, such as bomb components and other ordnance, to help NATO’s mission in Libya. It is a concession made to allies after Germany controversially opposed the air strikes. The measure was approved by Defense Minister Thomas de Maiziere. Germany will still not participate directly in any military action.
China on Tuesday called on the International Criminal Court (ICC) to be prudent and objective in carrying out its duties, a day after the court ordered the arrest of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, his son and the country’s intelligence chief. “China hopes the ICC can prudently, justly and objectively carry out its duties, and ensure that its relevant work genuinely aids regional peace and stability,” Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei said when asked about the arrest warrants.
Security Council Gaddafi’s wife Saffiya has been banned from travelling outside Libya by the Security Council’s sanctions committee, which also ordered any foreign assets to be seized.
ShababLibya LibyanYouthMovement
#Nafusa #Gheryan 06/28/11: 3 air strikes by NATO planes hit Sahbaan battalion in #Gheryan & Abu Mu’aad camp of Imhamed Al-Mgareef Battalion
Tripolitanian
#Libya’s rebel uniform: Nike shoes, blue jeans and polo t-shirt
Chris_UNICEF
#Libya #Benghazi – Mines, unexploded ordnance pose serious risk to kids in Libya. Risk grows as crisis continues.
feb17voices Feb 17 voices
LPC #Misrata Doctor: No deaths reported today, but 2 injured. #Libya
LIBTRIP
The pro #Gaddafi demo in #London started at 6pm and finished an hour later, only 10 or so were there and no pictures of #Gaddafi-
Libya frontline: rebels move closer to Tripoli
VID
Libya’s rebels are moving ever closer to the capital, Tripoli, as they continue to take the fight to Colonel Gaddafi.
The BBC has been travelling with rebel forces on the front line in Western Libya.
Mark Doyle reports.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-13948604
On Tuesday 28th June 2011, @fcukruna said:
My cousin Ahmed Omar Aghliw was killed today on the eastern front in Misrata. GADDAFI YOU WILL PAYYYYY!
We just recieved the news of my cousin Ahmad Omar Aghliw’s (Tajeen’) death. Ahmad is a father of 4 (8-6months old), he is the brother of the martyr Abdulaziz Omar Aghliw. Ahmad was a leader of one of the brave battalions fighting off Gaddafi’s army on the eastern front in Misrata. I really was dreading the day I would hear this news. May Allah swt shower his family, especially his mother and wife the patience and wisdom to deal with this difficult time.
And here he is again, www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yq77vkUICIo
And again at 0:24 seconds www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmIpb2xv3d0&fea...
Guma_el_gamaty Guma El-Gamaty
Group of Libyan businessmen thinking 2 announce $100 million USD reward for arresting Gadhafi alive deposit is possible for a serious group!
Inphinite_
Young thair (revolutionary) in training. #Gaddafi best watch his back! #Libya #Feb17 yfrog.com/h8yebxoj
Audio: Libyan Opposition, Loyalist Clash in Tunisian towns
The Tunisian town of Djerba is attracting Libyan Opposition and Loyalist of Muammar Gaddafi
Until several months ago, the Tunisian town of Djerba was a placid, sun-bleached stretch of the Mediterranean coast with whitewashed hotels that catered mainly to vacationers from Europe.
But the Tunisian revolution that began last December scared away the foreign tourists. And now the fighting in Libya is spilling over the border and turning the town into a place of intrigue.
The Libyans coming to Djerba in growing numbers include ordinary civilians fleeing the turmoil in their homeland. Libyan rebels have also come here, hoping to find a safe haven as they pursue their uprising against Libyan leader Mommar Gadhafi. But the rebels say that Gadhafi’s agents have followed them to the Tunisian town, and are attacking them.
When traveling from the Libyan border, Djerba is the first sizable town along Tunisia’s coast, only about two hours away by car.
On a dirt road on the outskirts of town, five young men gathered in a room on the unfinished top floor of a nondescript house. The room was nearly bare except for some foam mattresses, a television set and a shelf draped with the Libyan rebel flag.
One rebel, a 21-year-old who calls himself Sanaad Libya, tapped at a laptop computer. The rebels here maintain a website and issue a printed newsletter. He said the young men have come from the fighting in Libya’s western Nafusa Mountains.
They are in Djerba to rest, recruit and organize among the refugees. But, they say, they can’t always tell whether the people they meet are with them or against them.
“My friend is a rebel, but actually he is a spy,” says a 23-year-old former engineering student who identifies himself only as “Axel.” “We cannot trust.”
Earlier this week, there was an attack against the office of a Libyan refugee aid group, the Libyan Freedom Headquarters. The group is associated with the rebel side. That office is now closed, and its leaders were gathered on the balcony of a posh cafe that overlooks the sea.
Like the student rebels, they asked that their names not be broadcast because they fear retaliation against their families in Libya.
One man, Fouad, identifies himself as the president of the group, which he says provides only humanitarian assistance for Libyan refugees, not military support. But he said all different types are showing up, including a group that arrived about a week ago.
“They ask for money, they ask for food — the people are for Gadhafi, you can see it,” he said.
Fouad said they raised suspicion because they didn’t seem like refugees. He suspected they were just scouting the office, preparing for an attack — and one came just a few days later.
The assistant manager of the office, his injured hand now wrapped in gauze, said the office was nearly empty when dozens of men showed up wielding knives, stones and clubs. The assistant said his hand was cut as he tried to fend off the attackers with a chair.
An older man, Abdul-Raazik, said his son was stabbed repeatedly. The son raised his shirt to show several bandaged wounds in his chest, belly and side. The men said the Tunisian police eventually came and broke up the fracas.
For now, the Libyan Freedom Headquarters is closed, but the men say they plan to find a new location and keep up the effort. Abdul-Raazik says Gadhafi won’t make it easy.
“Spies are everywhere in Djerba,” he said. “The Tunisian government now is very, very, very weak, and they don’t want to close the borders.”
The Libyan men don’t want to see the borders closed, either, but as long as Libyans can cross into Tunisia, they are likely to bring their conflict with them.
LISTEN HERE:
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bencnn benwedeman
Photo: the beach north of #Misrata. #Libya yfrog.com/kiu79ij
bencnn benwedeman
Photo: on the beach north of #Misrata. The fighting in Dafniya could be heard in the distance. #Libya yfrog.com/kerkvvj
Guma_el_gamaty Guma El-Gamaty
Aljawhra hotel in Zawiya 40 km west tripoli full of Mercenaries who raid houses steal jewellery & commit rape intn. red x must investigate!
Thanku4theAnger THANKU4THEANGER
A planted bomb went off in the security building (Mudaryit AlAmn) in AlBaida. Thankfully no casualties
Thanku4theAnger THANKU4THEANGER
A short while ago one of the great field commanders in Misrata’s Eastern front Ahmed Ghleyu was martyred. RIP #feb17#Libya
freeourlibya
#Zintan: revolutionaries have destroyed the column of Mercenaries which had escaped Alqa’a ammunition storage & military base .
#Zintan :they were ambushed at a dessert road, FF had set up with mines .all cars destroyed apart from 2,left to go & tell the tale .
LibyanDictator The Dictator
#Zintan: 3 martyrs and 21 injured in battle to gain Alqa’a ammunition storage & military base. F. fighters now in control
LibyaNewMedia LibyaNewMedia
Most (not all) of the bunkers that revolutionaries captured today had already been destroyed by NATO, but still a lot of weapons+ammo.
LibyaNewMedia LibyaNewMedia
The men of Zintan have helped fight Gaddafi forces throughout the Mountains and have lost many lives in the process.
4Adam Adam
Martyrs of today’s battle for AlQa’aa 32km S Zintan: Saleh Omar Drderha #Zintan, Fathi Mustafa AbuShaa’lah of #Misrata.
LibyaNewMedia LibyaNewMedia
Let’s give some more respect to Zintan! They have been the driving force in the Mountains. Their bravery is incredible
PeterLeng Peter Leng
Drive in dark from border to Tripoli. Counted 35 checkpoints – so many in Zawiya. Guns, torches, passes….edgy stuff.
PeterLeng Peter Leng
Now in Tripoli after mad day Monday getting new Libyan visa in Sfax, Tunisia. Authorities thought I was ok after all.
4Adam Adam
US Presidential candidate Tim Pawlenty says US needs to commit to removing Gaddafi reut.rs/lZc9A8 #Reuters #Libya #Feb17 #gaddaficrimes
www.reuters.com/article/2011/06/28/usa-...
Niz_FGM Niz
28/6/11-In response to OperationBurn,all pics of gaddafi in area have been stripped in fear of similar attacks.Will provide photo tomorrow
Thanku4theAnger THANKU4THEANGER
Zletin FFs blow up vehicle carrying large amounts of ammo heading to Dafniya front using locally made bomb .2 G forces killed
NAFUSA TODAY:
ShababLibya LibyanYouthMovement
#Nafusa 06/28/11 #Al-Asab’a: G forces murdered Abdul Nabi Jum’a, a field commander telling his family that FFs of #Kikla were responsible
#Nafusa #Gheryan 06/28/11: 3 air strikes by NATO planes hit Sahbaan battalion in #Gheryan & Abu Mu’aad camp of Imhamed Al-Mgareef Battalion
#Nafusa #Al-Hawamad 06/28/11:Indiscriminate bombing of Al-Hawamid (AlJirba & Talat) by G forces from 3 locations; Military base of Tiji cont
#Nafusa #AlHawamid 06/28/11: G forces shell from 3 locations cont: 2) Al-Ruwees Electricity plant 3) Al-Hawamid Junction. Shelling ongoing.
#Nafusa #Ghadames 06/28/11:Electricity has been cut off from the city of #Ghadames for over a week now. Temperatures here reach 45 degrees C
#Nafusa #Ghadames 06/28/11: W/out cooling system, people of city suffering specifically children, infants, the elderly, sick & injured.
#Nafusa #Ghadames 06/28/11: #Gaddafi forces cut electricity in the cities of #Ghadames & #Nalut from Al-Ruwees power plant.
#Nafusa #Nalut 06/28/11: The people of #Nalut paint murals in the city. goo.gl/Pmnfm #libya #feb17 #gaddaficrimes
#Nafusa #Bir #AlGhanam 06/28/11: FFs found a battalion officer w/bullet wound to the heart. They rushed him to the hospital in #Al-Zintan.
#Nafusa #Bir #AlGhanam 06/28/11: cont. The officer described how #Gaddafi forces shot him for refusing orders to attack the FFs cont.
#Nafusa #Bir #AlGhanam 06/28/11: He was left for dead on the road by G forces before FFs found him. Current condition unknown
#Nafusa #Nalut 06/28/11: Lawyers of the region released a statement yesterday 06/27/11 welcoming decision of the ICC #libya
#Nafusa Mountains 06/28/11: Situation Map goo.gl/b2Sfh via @4adam :) #libya #feb17 #gaddaficrimes
#Nafusa #Bir #Ghanam 06/28/11: Heavy battles yday morning. FFs (some from #Sibrata #Surman #Zwara & #AlAjeelaat) capture SUVs & machine guns
#Nafusa #AlQala 06/28/11: Heavy clashes took place yesterday between Freedom Fighters of #AlQala & #Gaddafi forces based in #AlGawaleesh.
#Nafusa #AlQala 06/28/11: Renewed shelling of FFs of #AlQala by #Gaddafi forces using rockets, missiles, and mortars. #libya #feb17
#Nafusa #AlQala 06/28/11: Following clashes, NATO bombed weapon stores in the area of Al-Malee’b where 4 large explosions could be heard.
Nafusa #Yefren 06/28/11: FFs paint murals despite continuous shelling, bombing, & lack of electricity in #Yefren: goo.gl/5Zz4q
#Nafusa #Yefren 06/28/11: #Gaddafi forces launch 8 Grad missiles on the city of Yefren last night. No casualties reported.
#Nafusa #AlRujbaan 06/28/11: The first ever forum of the #Nafusa Mountains. Photos:goo.gl/hrWCD #libya #feb17 #gaddaficrimes
#Nafusa #AlZintan: FFs & National Army ambushed #Gaddafi weapon stores 25km south of #AlZintan capturing heavy weaponry. cont.
ShababLibya LibyanYouthMovement
Temperatures in #Ramada camp over 35C or 95F w/out ACs. Request was made for 10 units of ACs. Please refer to lhaction.org to donate! RT!
Thanku4theAnger THANKU4THEANGER
Aljazeera interview (in arabic) Freedom Fighter Military commander talking about today’s events at AlQaa is.gd/a7mMhu
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgp9TT56CCA&feature=player_embedded#at=11
librev2011 ThEsToRmX!
Aatouf: Military officers & soldiers who defected last Saturday departed to Benghazi via Ramada airport translate.google.com/translate?sl=a… #Tunisia #Libya
Gotta love this remark:
Thanku4theAnger THANKU4THEANGER
Good night all … Free Libyan Women have been amazing in #feb17. No one is gonna be able to afford their dowries now : )
libyaoutreach Libya Outreach
#Libya Gear which works with Hope Relief has an FB page pls like & RT They have some great stuff! facebook.com/pages/Libya-Ge… libyagear.com
Medications needed in Benghazi: diabetes , hyptertension, other CVD meds, thyroid meds, antidepressants & syringes
TheZee:
Dear germs of Syria, we love you! Sincerely, the rats of Libya!
portia_walker Portia Walker
Rockets falling close by in #Misurata.
VID:
Video: Fierce fighting near Tripoli as rebels close in
Rebel forces in Libya have clashed with troops loyal to Col Muammar Gaddafi about 80km (50 miles) south-west of the capital, Tripoli.
A rebel spokesman in the Nafusa mountains said there had been heavy fighting on the outskirts of the strategic town of Bir al-Ghanam.
Mark Doyle reports from the mountains of western Libya.
feb17.info/media/video-fierce-fighting-...
LibyaAlHurraTV LibyaAlHurra
More details on the ammunition carrier that was destroyed by #Zliten FFs: Revolutionaries bombed the vehicle (cont) tl.gd/bdnklv
France had parachuted weapons in wst montains without nato help. j.mp/iCtzZ8
La France a parachuté des armes aux rebelles libyens
Bloqués depuis des mois à Misrata et sur le front de l’Est, à Brega, chassés par les forces de Kadhafi de la route côtière qui mène vers la Tunisie, à l’Ouest, les rebelles libyens ont en revanche progressé ces dernières semaines au sud de Tripoli, dans les montagnes du Djebel Nefousa. Ils le doivent à une action de la France restée secrète jusqu’ici : le parachutage d’armes «en quantité importante» aux tribus berbères de cette région entrées en guerre contre le régime. Selon Paris, ce front Sud constitue désormais l’un des meilleurs espoirs de la coalition occidentale pour «faire la jonction» avec les mouvements d’opposition encore dormants dans la capitale et provoquer un soulèvement de Tripoli contre le clan du dictateur.
www.lefigaro.fr/international/2011/06/2...
FromJoanne Joanne
Do U Agree ? End 4 Gaddafi Regime due in few weeks when @Nato runs out of targets :) Gaddafi runs out of Fuel :) and FF storm #Tripoli :)
LibyaAlHurra
On Tuesday 28th June 2011, @LibyaAlHurraTV said:
#Zliten revolutionaries assassinated Nasser Mohamed Al-Jundi, who is considered one of Gaddafi’s senior officers. This assassination, which happened on 26 June, is a clear warning to others to step away from Gaddafi.
portia_walker Portia Walker
More rockets falling, further away this time. #Misurata #Libya
Libya
one of my best friends was arrested a few days ago in tripoli, no news since, name was on a “list”.. gaddafi u scumbag..
THANKU4THEANGER
More details & correction on AlBaida bomb: It turns out this was nothing but a small Gelatina (fishing grenade) that went off at Commercial bank crossroad (not Security building as previously reported) . There were no casualties and a big deal was not made of it even by the people near by. it is not known who did it. #feb17 #Libya
iommigration IOM Migration Agency
#Migrants continue to be vulnerable in #Libyan conflict tinyurl.com/3esjkfb #emergency #IOM
Thanku4theAnger THANKU4THEANGER
Nafusa’s Freedom fighters after today’s weapon haul are in the mood for what is known as “Payback”
Libya’s freedom fighters will be the Transformers of the country :)
IMPORTANT:
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Zawiya : Via Manara: Omar AlGanga ( who is BilGasem AlGanga’s brother ) is arresting then murdering unarmed youth in the City
LibyaNewMedia LibyaNewMedia
Nalut military council will give training in the available weapons to those able & willing to join struggle against Gaddafi. #Libya #Nalut
bencnn benwedeman
1 dead, several wounded in late night Grad rocket attack on #Misrata. #Libya
BBC:
Libya rebels capture Gaddafi arms bunker near Zintan
Libyan rebels have captured a major complex of underground weapons bunkers from Col Muammar Gaddafi’s forces in the west of the country.
Rebels said they had cleared remaining guards from the arms dump, located just south of Zintan, after Nato forces attacked the area several days ago.
Meanwhile, the International Criminal Court’s top prosecutor has urged allies of Col Gaddafi to help arrest him.
Rebels began their revolt in February and won Nato’s support a month later.
One of the arms bunkers is still spewing flames and black smoke. Inside, underground ammunition is exploding.
The entrances to the bunkers, so many they spread out as far as the eye can see, rise up from the desert like long, low warehouses. Some of them, probably hit by Nato bombs, are completely smashed. Just big piles now of tangled metal and concrete.
The contents of the blown-up stores are spread wide across the desert. Huge artillery shells, rocket casings and vicious shards of shrapnel litter the ground. Supporters of the rebels are crowding around the bunkers that are still intact, loading arms and ammunition into pickups and lorries. Every now and then when a choice item of weaponry is found the cry of “Allahu Akbar” (“God is great”) goes up.
There are also discarded uniforms of soldiers loyal to Col Gaddafi with their trademark floppy green sun-hats. In the guard room, by the gates, bedding, soap and toothbrushes are spread across the floor.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-13948984
The media circle of the 17 Feb libyan Revolution
Martyrs battle stores south hall of Alzentan
1 – Saleh Omar Drderh (Alzentan).
2 – Fathi Mustafa Ibouchaaalh (Misurata).
3 – a martyr of Sabratha have reservations for anonymity at the request of the military council of Alzntan
Number of wounded more than 21 injured
Le chef politique des rebelles libyens invité à Ottawa
Ottawa a officiellement invité le président du Conseil national de transition libyen (CNT) Moustapha Abdeljalil à faire une visite au Canada, a annoncé mardi le ministre canadien des Affaires étrangères, John Baird.
« J’ai remis au président du CNT, M. Moustapha Abdeljalil, une lettre du premier ministre Stephen Harper l’invitant à venir au Canada pour approfondir nos relations diplomatiques avec la Libye », a déclaré le chef de la diplomatie canadienne.
M. Baird a fait cette annonce au lendemain de sa visite à Benghazi. Il y a rencontré différents dirigeants du CNT, qui agit à titre de gouvernement provisoire des rebelles libyens.
Le Canada a reconnu le CNT comme représentant légitime du peuple libyen à la mi-juin. Plusieurs pays occidentaux l’ont aussi fait.
Lors d’une conférence de presse téléphonique organisée lundi, après sa visite, M. Baird a affirmé que le CNT « représente le meilleur espoir pour l’avenir de la Libye ».
Il a cependant prévenu que la Libye ne passera pas « de Kadhafi à Thomas Jefferson » du jour au lendemain, dans une référence au principal rédacteur de la Déclaration d’indépendance américaine et troisième président des États-Unis.
Radio-Canada.ca avecAgence France Presse
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Khiria
Dr Ali Alduarrat, abducted on 6/24, G thugs.He was going to the hospital. Family very worried. TY twitpic.com/5i0dq4
Doylebytes Mark Doyle
Thanks to the retweeters who posted my BBC reports – sorry no real tweets from Nafusa Mountains – no mobile, and too much editing for BBC!
A U.S. Senate panel on Tuesday approved a resolution formally authorizing continued U.S. participation in the NATO-led military intervention in Libya but banning the introduction of U.S. troops on the ground there.
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee voted 14-5 to approve the measure offered by Senator John Kerry, a Democrat, and John McCain, a Republican, sending it to the full Senate, where it faces an uncertain future.
It would authorize the mission for up to one year after the date of enactment of the resolution by Congress, unless the NATO mission ends sooner.
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
#Turkey CARGO SHIP “ARON” still anchored in port #Tripoli #Libya after supplying International war criminal #Gaddafi (Turkeys BFF). #feb17
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
#Turkey CARGO SHIP “FEYZA GENC” ETA: 2011-07-02 in #Tripoli #Libya w/ more supplies for #Gaddafi murder machine from Turkey.
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
#Turkey CARGO SHIP “FEYZA GENC” 35.42067˚/27.2885˚ Dest: #Tripoli #Libya Speed/Course: 8.8 kn/233˚ #feb17 @NATO
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
#Turkey CARGO SHIP “SEREN AYANOGLU” ETA: 2011-07-01 18:00 (UTC) in #T
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
#Turkey CARGO SHIP “SEREN AYANOGLU” 34.65947˚/24.90505˚ Dest: #Tripoli #Libya Speed/Course: 8.9 kn/270˚ #feb17 @NATO
WSJ:
BY ALISTAIR MACDONALD IN LONDON AND SAM DAGHER IN MISRATA, LIBYA
A U.K.-led report laying out an international road map for post-conflict Libya envisions using Col. Moammar Gadhafi’s army and police force to keep the peace if he is ousted, drawing on lessons learned from post-invasion Iraq, a British government minister said.
United Nations officials, meanwhile, are preparing contingency plans for Col. Gadhafi’s fall, including the proposed early deployment of 200 unarmed U.N. observers to oversee a cease-fire, according to a Security Council diplomat who was present at a briefing to the council by a U.N. official.
G army and police force keeping the peace?
Somehow I have great difficulty envisioning this, to put it mildly……..
Who put this report together? Any special interests at stake here?
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
#Misrata: #Gaddafi rockets hit #AlGhiran area. #Libya #feb17
4Adam Adam
Regarding #Zuwarah Rd being taken by FF, FALSE! What happened was Gaddafi troops got drunk and started firing at each other on last Sunday.
feb17libya Feb17Libya
A U.S. Senate panel approved resolution formally authorizing U.S. participation in the NATO-led intervention in #Libya. feb17.info/news/live-liby…
nytimes The New York Times
State Department adviser tells Senate committee that Obama administration’s #Libya venture is legal: nyti.ms/l763UG
feb17libya Feb17Libya
Op Ed: A petty tyrant hides behind a great civilisation bit.ly/jS3duQ
feb17voices Feb 17 voices
LPC #Misrata doctor updates casualty numbers from hospital at 10 injured, 1 killed from 1am attacks in Habara and Gheran. #libya
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
#Zliten: #FF’s surrounded Ramadan Bsheer farm S. of #SuqAlThulatha. Captured #Gaddafi troops, 50 sniper rifles, 3Toyotas. #Libya #feb17
simon88
French Pro-G FB page. please report as dangerous !! facebook.com/pages/Jeunes-l… PLZ RT !!!!
www.facebook.com/pages/Jeunes-libyens-p...
La Libye n’oubliera pas le massacre de la prison d’Abou Salim le 29/06/1996 en Libye
Noah
Does anyone have some kind of magic potion that will keep me from waking every couple hours through the nite?
U need some peace pills, we all do……..
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
#Misrata: At least 8 Grad rockets just landed in #Algheiran area. #Libya #feb17 @NATO
Amazigh_
Injured child from #Zintan. #Libya #Feb17 #GaddafiCrimes twitpic.com/5icwp0
lookatlibya
The #Feb17 revolution is everything that #Gadaffi sold himself as in #Libya but NEVER WAS. Long live the TRUE Libyan people’s revolution!!!
SUMMARY JUNE 29th 2011
6/29/2011
6.29.2011
Qaddafi health minister seeks aid in Egypt
Libyan leader Moammar Qaddafi’s health minister was in Egypt on Wednesday to ask officials for medical supplies to meet shortages in Libya, the official MENA news agency said.
Mohammad Hijazi arrived in Cairo from Tunis on a visit that is to last several days, MENA said.
He is to hold talks with Egyptian officials to “ask them for medical support so that the Tripoli government can meet the increasing need for medical supplies,” MENA said.
Hijazi was in Tunis with Tunisian Social Affairs Minister Ibrahim Sherif for talks with international parties on efforts to halt the conflict in their country, Tunisia’s TAP news agency said on Monday.
The Libyan conflict has raged since February, pitting Qaddafi and his loyalists in Tripoli against rebel forces headquartered in Benghazi trying to oust him.
-AFP/NOW Lebanon
www.nowlebanon.com/NewsArticleDetails.a...
caroscot
Come on@NATO finish what u set out to do. Fast forward us to the end of this. Up your game&get Gadaffi out!
Djebel Nafousa, Gheryan : Défections générales parmi forces de Kadhafi (officiers & soldats) yfrog.com/gz7vikp
2011feb17
Just took this pic of OperationBurn aftermath in #Tripoli today: img803.imageshack.us/img803/8517/tr… Well done Niz, they striped it #feb17 #Libya
What If Libya Staged a Revolution and Nobody Came?
Libyans are giving up their lives to overthrow Muammar al-Qaddafi. But is anyone paying attention?
BY NAJLA ABDURRAHMAN | FEBRUARY 17, 2011
www.foreignpolicy.com/articles/2011/02/...
Protests erupted in Libya Tuesday evening in the eastern center of Benghazi, prompted by the arrest of Libyan attorney and human rights activist Fathi Terbil early Tuesday morning — two days ahead of Thursday’s highly anticipated Feb. 17 “Day of Rage” planned in cities across the country. Terbil represents a group of families whose sons were massacred by Libyan authorities in 1996 in Tripoli’s infamous Abu Salim prison, where an estimated 1,200 prisoners, mostly opponents of the regime, were rounded up and gunned down in the span of a few hours. The victims’ bodies were reportedly removed from the prison (eyewitness accounts cite the use of wheel barrows and refrigerated trucks) and buried in mass graves, the whereabouts of which remain undisclosed by Libyan authorities to this day. Several years would pass before the regime finally began to notify some of the victims’ families of the deaths, and it wasn’t until 2004 that Libyan leader Muammar al-Qaddafi publicly admitted to the massacre at Abu Salim.
Niz_FGM Niz
29/6/2011 – In memory of the martyrs brutally murdered by a tyrant regime in Abusleem, #Tripoli. We will never forget our fallen martyrs….
Shabab:
Libya’s Freedom Fighters handed donor funds for salaries
Libyan protesters chant against Moammar Gadhafi in the rebel-held capital Benghazi, Libya, Tuesday June 28, 2011. Hundreds of Libyan demonstrators took to the streets demanding the transfer of the frozen assets of Moammar Gadhafi by the United Nations. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)
LONDON (AP) — Libya’s cash-strapped opposition has received donor funds to pay salaries to public-sector workers in rebel-held areas, Britain confirmed on Wednesday.
British Foreign Secretary William Hague told lawmakers that a first payment of $100 million in international aid money had been made to Libya’s main opposition group.
At a meeting in the United Arab Emirates earlier this month, the international contact group on Libya pledged more than $1.3 billion to help support the opposition.
“In the last week they received the first international funding … through the temporary financing mechanism set up by the contact group for vital fuel and salaries,” Hague told lawmakers.
He said a meeting of the contact group in Istanbul next month would seek to ensure “the international community is ready to support the Libyan people in building a stable future.”
Libya’s Transitional National Council said that funds would be used to pay teachers, street cleaners and other workers providing essential services.
Opposition Finance Minister Ali Tarhouni has made repeated pleas for urgent funds, and warned on Tuesday that hospitals in the eastern city of Benghazi were running low on medical supplies.
source: AP
NAFUSA : Zintan : Gaddafi forces escaped Shgeega after clashing w/Freedom Fighters , leaving weapons. Feb17 Libya via @AlmanaraMedia
NTC has no right to make future deals with countries, it is still too early to recruit foreigners!
French air drops: bit.ly/mNCdxy (1st 2 reveal)
1)important quantity of rocket launchers, guns, machine guns anti tanks weapon were dropped
French air drops:
2) Expert noticed that front lines were frozen except in the Nafusa mountain, so they choose 2 help FF there
French air drops:
3) Arms were drops or transported by Qatar planes which landed on landing strip made by the FF
It was a nice landing strip, I remember Nic Robertson’s vid from a while back………
Nafousa Mountains:
Gheryan via Press solidarity: Widespread defections from Gaddafi forces (officers & soldiers) in Gheryan
Foreign Sec William Hague: first payment of $100m in international aid transferred to #Libya’s main opposition
“Britain continues 2 play its full part in implementing the No Fly Zone ovr #Libya. R actions cont 2 save lives.”
BREAKING : NATO Jets bombing Gaddafi positions in Zliten.
Skeptical4
#Bir #Ghanem fierce battle ongoing, very important, controls road junction to crucial #Zawiya, #refinery & #road hub to #Tunisia
Malian refugee dies at Ben Guerdane hospital
MEDENINE (TAP) – A Malian refugee, who had arrived last June 13 from Libya in a critical condition following an accident, died, on Monday night at the regional hospital of Ben Guerdane.
Since the eruption of the crisis in Libya, the hospital has recorded 15 deaths among refugees, including four Sudanese, four Eritreans and three Libyans.
The hospital has so far hosted one thousand refugees from different nationalities, transferred from camps and mobile hospital units set up near the Tunisian-Libyan border.
The health situation in refugee camps is at present stable, after the peaking flow of refugees, and the accommodation conditions have improved.
www.tap.info.tn/en/en/regions/3633-mali...
CONFIRMED via Tripoli: person reporting bodies everywhere in Brega, dogs running w/ human body parts..
Libya person reporting bodies everywhere in Brega, dogs running with human body parts in their mouths
Not convinced yet of above….Possibly another g person reporting this, just like reports from" libyan boy" that NATO wants civilians to starve because they bombed food storages in Brega.
Above is probably g propaganda machine working, not been able to find trustworthy sources confirming that story……and there were no civilians left in Brega!
Guma_el_gamaty @Sentletse only libyans in brega & Ras Lanuf r G soldiers + mercenaries who shelled cities destroying mosques, hospitals, houses & schools!!
Thanku4theAnger THANKU4THEANGER
Breaking:Correctn:Shegiga is now under control of FFs.10 G forces killed with many injured.G forces fled leaving much weaponry
Skeptical4
#Gaddafi controls #Takut, #Tiji, #Badr, #Qwaleesh twitpic.com/5i939q FF advanced to outskirts of #Bir #Ghanem & #Zawiya road junction cont
Zlitan:
Multiple airstrikes by NATO on Zlitan today…No info on locations targeted
William Hague: Vast numbers of UK foreign office representatives are involved in post-G planning on all levels in Libya at the UN & elsewhr
William Hague: This is not an invasion of #Libya. Libyans must take their future in their own hands, but UN will take leading role post-G
libyanproud
BREAKING : #NATO Jets bombing #Gaddafi positions in #Zliten. #Feb17 #Libya
MyFreeLibya
Photo: OMFH on Flickr. tumblr.com/xuy38gply9
Libya’s Forgotten Civilians: Tunisian Migrant Camp Refugees Revealed By Human Rights Watch (PHOTOS) j.m… (cont) deck.ly/~gRqoV
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BRITISH FORCES NEWS
Navy
Captain of HMS Liverpool gives insight into ship’s tasks
It’s been a busy night for the destroyer HMS Liverpool that has been trying to flush out Gaddafi forces along the coast of Libya.
Last time British Forces News heard from the ship she was fending off small boats packed with explosives.
But speaking on a ship-to-shore link, the Captain explained they’d been involved in quite a different task.
VID.:
www.bfbs.com/news/navy/captain-hms-live...
wheelertweets James Wheeler
#LIBYA: 2 FFs were killed (1 from #Zintan, 1 from #Misrata) & 6 injured in the battle for the #Gaddafi weapons depot at Al Qa’aa yesterday.
Danya:
Is anyone 17 years old?.if you are thank god you weren’t in #AbuSleem because #Gaddfi executed 17 year old’s as well. #LIBYA #GaddafiCrimes
‘Civilian loyalists of G armed by the gov & sent out to crackdown on dissent are themselves robbing residents, one of the activists alleged’
NATOpress NATO Press
Operational Media Updates: Summary of activities for Operation Unified Protector of the past 24 hours #NATO #Libya – goo.gl/QyBel
NATO 28 Jun: Key Hits: #Brega: 3 C&C, 1 armoured veh, 1 artillery gun, 12 vehs, 5 pickups, 3 trucks, 3 hangars; …
NATO 28 Jun: Key Hits: #Zlitan: 1 rocket launcher, 1 veh, 1 C&C; #Tripoli: 1 AA missile launcher, 2 radars; #Gharyan: 1 compound
NATO 28 Jun: Arms embargo: 2 ships boarded, no denials. #IHAM: 1 ship, 3 aircraft
#NATO press briefing on #Libya yesterday — nato.int/cps/en/SID-2A9…
www.nato.int/cps/en/SID-2A90B8E0-20DB09...
REUTERS:
NATO warships fire on Gaddafi forces
MISRATA, Libya | Wed Jun 29, 2011 11:41am EDT
MISRATA, Libya (Reuters) – NATO warships off the Libyan coast fired on government forces near the strategic town of Zlitan where they are blocking rebels from advancing on the capital, a rebel spokesman said on Wednesday.
More than 90 days into a NATO bombing campaign, Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi is refusing to relinquish power, leaving Western states counting on a combination of rebel advances on Tripoli and an uprising in the city itself to dislodge him.
“Last night, NATO struck from the sea at Gaddafi’s forces positioned in the coastal area,” a rebel spokesman inside Zlitan, who identified himself as Mabrouk, told Reuters.
“The (pro-Gaddafi) brigades are preparing for the next days. They have stepped up deployment here. They have brought several rocket-launchers. The number of checkpoints is also growing. The situation is getting more difficult.”
www.reuters.com/article/2011/06/29/us-l...
20arb
My cousin Tariq 1 of 1270 massacred by Gaddafi 15 years ago to the day in #AbuSaleem prison #Tripoli #libya. Confirmed by G. Regime to Fam.
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
In the #US please call the #EU office (202) 862-9500 & demand they sanction all countries allowing 3rd party supply to #Gaddafi in #Libya
Libya: June 29, 1996 Killings at Abu Salim Prison
In the summer of 1996, stories began to filter out of Libya about a mass killing in Tripoli’s Abu Salim prison. The details remained scarce, and the government initially denied that an incident had taken place. Libyan groups outside the country said up to 1,200 prisoners had died.
In 2001 and 2002, Libyan authorities began to inform some families with a relative in Abu Salim that their family-member had died, although they did not provide the body or details on the cause of death. In April 2004 Libyan leader Mu`ammar al-Qadhafi publicly acknowledged that killings had taken place in Abu Salim, and said that prisoners families have the right to know what took place.
feb17.info/news/libya-june-29-1996-kill...
libyaoutreach Libya Outreach
Obama: We should be sending out a unified message to Gaddafi #Libya
CONFIRMED from #Tripoli : #Gadaffi running out of people. He is recruiting anything. Mostly volunteers for money
Donna:
Obama on Libya: the ppl were getting their ass kicked, we stepped in. We are supporting NATO. It’s the right thing to do.
Bent
#Gaddafi got away with the #Lockerbie bombing, the #AbuSaleem prison massacre, and infecting over 400 children in #Benghazi w/ HIV. #libya
LibyaLiberty
The handful of activists,speaking anonymously,said G was keeping control of Trip thru informants,mass arrests/killings- tiny.cc/caks7
By Mussab Al-Khairalla and Nick Carey
TRIPOLI (Reuters) – Muammar Gaddafi’s fearsome security apparatus appears to be weakening in Tripoli, but it is still too powerful to risk an uprising — that is the view of Libyans who say they are part of a burgeoning underground opposition network in the capital.
The handful of activists, who spoke to Reuters journalists on condition that neither their identities nor the location of the meeting be revealed, said Gaddafi was keeping control of the city through informants, mass arrests and killings.
“No single event will bring down the regime here in Tripoli,” said one activist who goes by the name of Niz.
“And it will take time,” he added, saying more NATO bombing, a push by Libyan rebels outside the city and better coordination of the opposition inside the capital would probably be needed.
Yet Niz and others also spoke of a system of repression that was showing signs of strain, with a shortage of places to hold detainees, interrogators who do not know what questions to ask and people arrested and then released apparently at random.
That Reuters foreign journalists staying at a tightly monitored hotel were able to slip away from government minders to meet people who said they represented active opposition cells was itself a sign of disarray in the decades-old security system — a disarray NATO is counting to bring Gaddafi down eventually.
Four activists from two different opposition movements — groups which have maintained contact with foreign media for the past few months — gave an account of what they thought it would take for Gaddafi’s grip on his Tripoli stronghold to be broken.
It was an assessment that will be sobering for those in Western capitals, and in the rebel-held Libyan cities of Benghazi and Misrata, who have been hoping for a swift end to the four-month old conflict.
An uprising in Tripoli is seen by some NATO member states as the best bet for toppling the Libyan ruler after months of coalition air strikes, and rebel attacks outside the capital, failed to produce a decisive outcome.
“The rebels don’t really have a chance of breaking out from the east, making their way to Tripoli,” said Shashank Joshi of the Royal United Services Institute in London. “It will rely on some sort of urban uprising within the city itself.”
Niz said outsiders, and the eastern rebels, should be patient if they were waiting for Tripolitanians to rise up:
“Four months is a long time for those being shelled,” he said of those under siege in Misrata and elsewhere. “It’s a long time for those being raped or tortured,” he added.
“But, objectively, it’s not a long time when you consider the regime has been in power for 42 years.”
VARIED GROUP
Niz has been in regular contact with foreign media, speaking for what he calls the Free Generation Movement — predominantly secular, young and liberal in outlook, inspired by the uprisings that overthrew autocrats in neighbouring Tunisia and Egypt.
Quite how many people Niz speaks for is unclear. It may be as few as a dozen people in regular contact with each other in a city deprived of most modern communications beyond basic phone services. But each such group appears to have contacts with many others, suggesting loose, cellular pattern of opposition action.
Those activists Reuters met said an uprising in the capital would require further weakening of Gaddafi’s rule by the NATO bombing campaign, significant progress toward the capital by rebels — and a stronger opposition network within the city.
Building up that network has been made vastly more difficult by the government’s decision to shut down Internet and mobile phone text messages. That has deprived Gaddafi’s opponents of access to tools that played a big role in Egypt and Tunisia.
“We’re having to do things the old-fashioned way,” said one of the activists, who used the name Fatima. “That takes time.”
Her group, going by the name of the February 17 Young Women’s Coalition of Tripoli — a reference to the date of the first big street protests — also appears tiny, but also representative of widespread anti-Gaddafi sentiment.
Many dozens of people in Tripoli who have spoken to Reuters discreetly in the past four months echo such views, especially their ultimate goal of ending Gaddafi’s 42-year rule.
As a group, the activists Reuters met at a secret location in the city were all well educated. All four had university degrees and spoke English. Ranging in age from their 20s to middle-age, the women wore Islamic headscarves, the men casual Western-style dress of jeans and T-shirts.
MASS ARRESTS
Gaddafi’s opponents in Tripoli live in fear of arrest. Setting up a meeting between them and Reuters reporters involved elaborate preliminary arrangements by the activists to make sure Gaddafi’s intelligence services did not find out about it.
At the meeting, the youngsters who presented themselves as active in an underground opposition network described heavy security across the city, especially at night with numerous checkpoints that shift locations from day to day.
People can be held for anything from hours to days, or even weeks; some have been killed, the activists said. “There are mass arrests every day. There are killings every day,” said Niz.
They said some people appeared to have been arrested solely on the grounds of being originally from rebel towns, such as Misrata or Zlitan. At other times, arrests seemed to be based on people’s family names. In Libya, these often carry clues about local origins or tribal connections.
Often though, the detentions seem to be pretty much random. “There are no rules,” said an activist from the women’s coalition who used the name Amal. “Just what they decide.”
Libyan officials deny repressing dissidents, and say the overwhelming majority of the population supports Gaddafi. They describe those who do not as criminals and al Qaeda militants.
Rival accounts cannot be independently verified as the government keeps the small international media corps largely confined to a hotel and rarely lets reporters out without an official escort. Groups like Human Rights Watch have reported accounts of mass arrests and torture of dissidents in Tripoli.
LAWLESS CITY
Though still powerful, the security apparatus is showing signs of strain, the activists said. Levels of crime seem to have risen on the streets of Tripoli, especially at night, apparently since security men are so focused on preserving Gaddafi’s rule they have limited capacity for routine policing.
Civilian loyalists of Gaddafi have been armed by the government and sent out to help in the crackdown on dissent are themselves robbing residents, one of the activists alleged.
“The volunteers took the guns not because they believe in Gaddafi but because they wanted the power,” Amal said. "They have taken their chance to make as much money as possible.
“And they are enjoying their power.”
Everything from minor infractions such as running a red light or talking on a mobile phone while driving — officially subject to a 500-dinar ($400) fine — to public drunkenness in a country where alcohol is banned, is now possible without real fear of falling foul of the police, the activists said.
“It’s jungle law out there,” said Niz. “There is no law now. There is just the protection of the regime.”
The activists said Gaddafi’s security services appeared to have become fragmented, to have lost numbers to defections and some interrogation facilities to the NATO bombing campaign.
“Some people are sent to interrogators who have no idea what to ask them,” said Salim, a Free Generation Movement activist.
“Some people are arrested who have done many things to get in trouble but are released without interrogation, while others who have done nothing are kept for weeks.”
“There is no pattern,” he said.
“Some people are released within hours, others are held for days and tortured. Others do not show up again.”
Salim described what he called signs of paranoia on the part of some security men — for example, sending “six cars to arrest someone when before they would send only two.”
But activists said a heavy-handed response to calls for reform, the widespread use of informants and shutdown of social media websites, were proving effective in combating opposition — many people were still too afraid to speak out.
“There are plenty of people, including soldiers, who are anti-Gaddafi,” said Amal. "But they can’t show it yet because they are afraid.
“They are waiting for the rebels to get closer so that the fighting can be over quickly instead of lasting months.”
As an example of why it is too early to expect an uprising in the Libyan capital, the activists cited rumors ahead of June 17, the four-month anniversary of the uprising, that the rebels had some sort of action planned in Tripoli. But when June 17 arrived, last Friday, security was so heavy that there were armed men waiting outside mosques after weekly prayers.
“When the uprising comes it will be spontaneous,” said Niz.
“A pre-planned event will be impossible because the regime will be prepared for it. It would be suicide.”
(Editing by Christian Lowe and Alastair Macdonald)
Bent_Almoktar Yes we can
Gaddafi lover Libya twitvid.com/JSCTW Ewewwwwww
www.twitvid.com/JSCTW
FreeLibyanman
All #Libyans urge #NATO to intensify its strikes on #Gaddafi forces to end this long ongoing suffering.
Reuters journalist got kicked out of tripoli for not giving source of Niz_FGM article
bint_tarh
I’m with most murtazaqa doctor I’ve ever met. He’s Nigerian & thinks Gaddafi is better than NATO. Oof,need to find a way to leave b4 I explode
A baby was injured cause of a shelling from gaddafi forces on the south side of the city Misurata
Rebels deny weapons air dropped by French landed Nafusa region. Paris says they did in early June but won’t say where in….
Dishgimp Pete
‘Air dropped’ is not quite the same as saying ‘delivered’
hmmmmmmmm……
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
Video: #US aircraft carrier USS Enterprise enters Mediterranean to hunt for #Gaddafi. goo.gl/PzZ6N #Libya #feb17
www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_em...
UPDATE 1-France provided weapons, food to Libya rebels
- Dropped packages early June to prevent humanitarian crisis
- Le Figaro: Paris sent weapons including anti-tank missiles
(Recasts with armed forces spokesman)
By Elizabeth Pineau and John Irish
PARIS, June 29 (Reuters) – France provided weapons, munitions and food to Libyan rebels in the Western Mountains in early June to prevent troops loyal to Muammar Gaddafi from overrunning the region, a military spokesman said on Wednesday.
Citing unidentified sources, Le Figaro newspaper said on Wednesday France had parachuted “large amounts” of weapons, including rocket launchers, assault rifles, machine guns and anti-tank missiles into the Jebel Nafusa region.
(In yesterdays update is Le Figaro art)
Thank You @Reuters Reporter for not giving up their source ( @Niz_FGM ) ! Much Respect to the journalist and Reuters !
Khiria
Pictures & Names of those who were murdered in the #AbuSlimMassacre bit.ly/iRSCjf #GaddafiCrimes #Libya
www.libyanfsl.com/%D9%85%D9%82%D8%A7%D9...
Carol Viana
On Wednesday 29th June 2011, @carolv27 said:
Great recent victories for the Revolutionary Fighters. More on #Libyaupdates 6/28 via @al_omari #Libya
Libya, Jun 28, 2011
by Hussein Al-Omari on Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at 3:29am
(Sources: Aljazeera)
1. The revolutionary fighters were able to capture and control the area of Al-Qaah area south of Zintan, 120 Km south of Tripoli where huge storages of ammunition and weapons exit.
2. The revolutionary fighters were able to capture huge storages of weapons and ammunition in a desert area 25 Km south of Zintan. The revolutionary fighters were able in the morning to take control of tens of buildings used as weapons storages while Gaddafi forced were sending support to their units in the south. Gaddafi forces responded with Grad missiles and set fire to some of the storages. NATO planes had bombed and damaged some of these buildings but many still are intact, which will enable the revolutionary fighters to make up for some of the shortage in weapons and ammunition they are facing.
3. The revolutionary fighters said that they were able to make advances in the suburbs of Beer Al-Ghanam north of Beer Ayyad, around 80 Km from Tripoli after weeks of heavy fighting there in Nafousa Mountain where Gaddafi forces were forced to retreat a little bit toward Tripoli.
4. There are reports of some deaths among the revolutionary fighters and higher casualties among Gaddafi forces where the revolutionary fighters near Beer Al-Ghanam are trying to advance and merge with the revolutionary fighters of Warshfanah between Zaiwya and Tripoli.
5. These movements and advancements are part of the strategic plan to advance toward Tripoli.
6. Gaddafi forces are surrounding Tajura area in east Tripoli.
7. In Ajdabiya, the revolutionary fighters stopped and repelled Gaddafi forces that tried to attack Beer Ayyad from the east. Eyewitnesses reported that 3 of the revolutionary fighters were killed and 7 wounded along with the damage of a rocket launcher belonging to the revolutionary fighters.
8. Also in Ajdabiya, the revolutionary fighters are centered around the 40 Km area and are patrolling the area there.
9. In Ajdabiya also, NATO planes bombed heavily the area of Muradah 120 Km south of Brega.
10. In Sabha, one of the strongholds of Gaddafi forces, Aljazeera learned that there are protests in the Namla Street in Al-Manshiya area while shooting was heard.
11. In Sabha also, the revolutionary fighters were able to burn one of the centers of the revolutionary commissions in the city that belong to Gaddafi in retaliation to some threats from members of the revolutionary commission to the revolutionary fighters.
12. Defense minister of Germany told a German newspaper that Germany received a request from NATO to provide the revolutionary fighters with ammunition as part of the logistic support Germany is offering without military involvement in the military campaign. He added that he replied with accepting to provide the requested help. He said this is not considered military involvement from the back door but it is normal for NATO members to request logistic support.
13. NATO diplomats had indicated that NATO requested from Germany logistic support for the Libyan mission with weapons and ammunition.
14. The Italian and Canadian foreign ministers announced in a meeting in Rome on Tuesday that it is important to continue the NATO military campaign in Libya and to provide financia
wheelertweets James Wheeler
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@wheelertweets FFs in the Western (#Nafusa) Mtns fight with weapons & ammo they win from #Gaddafi forces here. Not with arms from outside.
LibyaNewMedia
What do you think of this video? This must be how Gaddafi bribes communities to fight for him
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ov9BukcFIN0&fea...
Those who liked Epic Libyan Girl may be interested in checking out Epic Libyan:
epiclibyan.tumblr.com
wheelertweets James Wheeler
#LIBYA MEDIA NOTE: Arms taken by FFs from #Gaddafi’s weapons depot at Al Qa’aa south of #Zintan do NOT show that ‘supply lines’ are working.
Niz_FGM Niz
29/6/11-100% confirmed by members of FGMovement- Alkhweldi Alhmedi is currently spending his nights at 11th JuneClinic (Gharghour, #Tripoli)
bencnn benwedeman
French Def Min to CNN: gave food, meds, light weapons to J Nafosa. People defenseless, threatened by G forces. Weapons dropped by parachute
Children injured during the bombing of AlGheiran today June29 by Gaddafiforces
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vKneOk5gtI&fea...
Qatar has given $100 million to the National Transitional Council this week – according to Mahmoud Shammam
wheelertweets James Wheeler
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@wheelertweets ..from it on a regular basis, to use against #Libyan civilians & freedom fighters. Now FFs have control of the weapons depot.
wheelertweets James Wheeler
#LIBYA: The weapons depot south of #Zintan at Al Qa’aa has been the subject of ongoing NATO airstrikes. But #Gaddafi forces were taking arms
wheelertweets James Wheeler
#LIBYA: Freedom fighters seized the big #Gaddafi weapons depot south of #Zintan at Al Qa’aa yesterday. It was a major achievement.
PARIS, June 29 (Reuters) – A spokesman for the rebel Libyan National Transitional Council said on Wednesday the council would review all contracts signed under Muammar Gaddafi if it comes to power and would axe any where it found signs of corruption.
Libya rebels would review Gaddafi contracts -spox
“With regards to the future, contracts agreed by Libya will be put under review and if there appears to be proof of commissions or financial corruption we will consider ourselves free from them,” spokesman Mahmoud Shammam told reporters in Paris.
Shammam also said the rebels had received $100 million in funds from Qatar this week. (Reporting by John Irish)
af.reuters.com/article/libyaNews/idAFP6...
Libyan Freedom Fighters receive $100 mln in donor funds: Britain
LONDON — Libya’s cash-strapped rebels have received the first $100 million (70 million euros) from a fund set up by international donors, British Foreign Secretary William Hague said on Wednesday.
The National Transitional Council (NTC), the rebel leadership based in the eastern city of Benghazi, received the money in the past week to pay salaries and buy fuel, Hague told lawmakers in the British parliament.
“In the last week, they received the first $100 million of international funding through the temporary financing mechanism set up by the contact group for vital fuel and salaries,” he said.
The rebels, fighting to overthrow Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi, complained earlier this month they were running out of money and had not yet received any of the roughly one billion dollars promised by international donors.
At a meeting earlier this month in Abu Dhabi of the contact group on Libya, an alliance of countries and international organisations, donors including Italy and France vowed to help them with cash and supplies.
The rebels — unable to capitalise on the country’s vast oil wealth because of damaged infrastructure — depend on foreign largesse to pay for basic services and their largely volunteer-led rebellion.
The uprising against Kadhafi began in mid-February and international forces, including Britain, launched air strikes on Libya in March under a UN resolution aimed at protecting civilians from attacks by the veteran leader’s forces.
Source AFP
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
In #Tripoli #Libya port now: # Bahamas flagged CARGO SHIP “ADRIATIC PEARL”. #feb17
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
#Turkey CARGO SHIP “FEYZA GENC” 34.87933˚/24.814˚dest: #Tripoli #Libya w/ Supplies for #Gaddafi from his BFF Turkey. #feb17 @NATO
Libya_United
I think if I met a person from France today, I would have to give him/her a hug.
Guma_el_gamaty Guma El-Gamaty
My closest friend Ahmed Tulthi 1 of 1270 massacred by Gadhafi 15 years ago to the day in Abusalim prison. Ahmed I will never let u down!!
NICK C AREY:
Gaddafi Regime has Expelled Reuters reporter Nick Carey from Tripoli due to his unfavorable reporting and to secretly meeting FF Libya
Reuters correspondent kicked out of Libya for not revealing the location of the guys from following article:
Tripoli activists plot revolt without Facebook
(Reuters) – In the brief, heady period at the start of the uprising in the Libyan capital against Muammar Gaddafi, activists relied on Facebook and text messages to network, organize and express themselves.
But then the government shut down the Internet and SMS text messaging from mobile phones, effectively throwing the anti-Gaddafi movement into the dark.
The Libyan authorities may have learned a lesson from neighboring Tunisia and Egypt, where opposition activists this year used Facebook and Twitter to organize themselves in January and force out those two countries’ autocratic leaders.
“I was on Facebook all the time in the early days of the uprising,” said an activist from the February 17 Young Women’s Coalition who used the name Amal.
Along with three other activists, she met Reuters reporters in central Tripoli this week. Fearing arrest, they asked that their identities, and the location of the meeting, be withheld.
“The government monitors phone calls, so no Internet and no texting makes it difficult for us to communicate,” Amal said.
“Basically every information we communicate with each other has to be by word of mouth or we have to talk in code over the telephone,” she added.
BACK IN TIME
Opponents of Gaddafi in the Libyan capital say they have had to revert to the kind of methods of communication used by dissidents and revolutionaries before the age of social media.
Unable to build networks on Facebook and Twitter, they have had to feel their way around slowly, the “old-fashioned way”, to make contact with like-minded people in other neighborhoods.
“It is difficult to reach other groups,” said an activist who gave his name as Salim.
“There is a lot of fear and people don’t trust each other.”
The U.S. government and its allies are promoting “shadow” Internet and cellphone systems across the world to help opponents of hostile, authoritarian governments, a U.S. newspaper said this month. If so, there is little evidence that any of this help has yet reached Tripoli’s activists.
Apart from having to be careful of what they say over the phone because of government eavesdropping, Libyans who describe themselves as part of anti-Gaddafi networks say they also have to watch out for the government’s web of informants. Activists here say they run the risk of arrest, torture and death.
“The single most powerful tool the regime has is informants. That’s the tool we fear the most,” said an activist who uses the name Niz, one of the few in Tripoli who manages to maintain contact with the outside world on a secure Internet service.
Officials in Gaddafi’s administration deny suppressing dissent. They say the vast majority of people in Tripoli back the Libyan leader, and that the few who do not are criminals and al Qaeda militants.
Doing anything under the gaze of Gaddafi’s security apparatus takes time, Niz said. To avoid detection, four activists who met Reuters reporters in the capital this week had to hold a series of meetings with each other in person to set it up.
“It’s all a question of trust,” said one of the group, who gave her name as Fatima. “You have to meet someone face to face in order to make a connection.”
OFFLINE NETWORKS
Niz said that he was in direct contact with four other groups in Tripoli, three of them in neighborhoods known for their opposition to the regime, and knows the names of five others. Too much information could be bad for him, and them.
Other groups prefer to remain under the radar entirely from each other and do their own thing. Some groups are peaceful, others attack government checkpoints at night, he said.
Niz said his group had just around 20 members at the moment but was working to expand through the same laborious, face-to-face methods. “It’s a crude way of expanding and everything takes longer,” Niz said. “But we are growing.”
Activists say the Gaddafi regime has tightened security in Tripoli, making opposition to the government difficult.
Niz’s Free Generation Movement focuses on symbolic acts for now, he said — painting a rebel flag on a road, unfurling flags from bridges or even sending a rebel flag flying over the city hanging from Chinese lanterns.
Despite the great risks, all their acts are filmed with basic cameras, and the footage circulated. These are acts that are dangerous “but which let people know there is an active opposition here”, said Niz.
The Free Generation Movement has also been effective in reaching out to international media organizations, updating them on news as well as uploading to the Internet amateur videos of anti-Gaddafi demonstrations in the city.
Another group in Tripoli, which he did not name, was putting together a “centralized, comprehensive list of informers,” neighborhood by neighborhood, said Niz.
Again, this is a slow process, but one that the activists Reuters spoke to said is gradually gaining momentum.
“The regime has done things to slow us down,” Niz said. “But banning the internet will not stop us. Stopping SMS will not stop us.”
“They can delay us but they cannot stop the inevitable collapse of the regime.”
(Editing by Alastair Macdonald)
PeterLeng Peter Leng
Officially: rebel forces’ claims of getting close to Tripoli are exaggerated. Life very much carrying on as normal.
All quiet in Tripoli. Though background sense of unease among some at being in a city that is being surrounded by rebel forces.
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
#Cambodia CARGO SHIP “LETFALLAH4” dest: #Sousse #Tunisia now 122.1 NM SW of Sousse 34.61234˚/12.67333˚ headed to #Libya coast #feb17 @NATO
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
In #AlKhums #Libya port now: # Liberia CARGO SHIP “SIDER PINK” & # MarshallIslands CARGO SHIP “KOZA”. #feb17
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
In #Tripoli port now: #Turkey CARGO SHIPS “BANU GENC”, “ARON” & “DERIN”. #feb17
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
#StVincentGrenadines CARGO SHIP “PRINCESS DINA” dest: #Tripoli #Libya 71.5 NM out of port at 33.45509˚/14.42721˚ #feb17 @NATO
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
#Greece flagged CARGO SHIP “SPORADES” now in port #Misrata #Libya next dest: #Benghazi. #feb17
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
#Malta ship of unknown type “MAE YEMANJA” no dest. Listed now 17 NM off coast of #Misrata #Libya. #feb17
Khiria
#Gaddafi forces fired 11 rockets (all packed w/metal balls) at #Misratah overnight, killing 45 yr old teacher & wounding 4” via @bencnn
Dutch warn of heated NATO debate as Libya drags on
BRUSSELS — The Dutch defense minister warned NATO allies on Wednesday against “mission creep” in Libya and forecast heated debate in the military alliance about the future of its campaign if it was not over by the end of September.
Hans Hillen called NATO allies who had thought bombing would force Muammar Gaddafi to step down “naive” and said a political solution was needed, underscoring deep divisions in the alliance about a campaign of air strikes launched in March.
“I hope we will be finished by the end of September,” Hillen told reporters on the sidelines of a security conference in Brussels, when asked about NATO’s decision to extend its mission by another 90 days from Wednesday.
www.msnbc.msn.com/id/43576264/ns/world_...
G forces fire 11 rockets (all packed w/metal balls) at Misrata overnight, killing 45 yr old teacher Miftah Al-Jilwal, wounding 4”
Danya:
My cousin in London for a rally #FREELIBYA yfrog.com/kect3lj
17e sommet de l’Union africaine à Malabo : la Libye au centre des préoccupations
Par RFI
En préambule au 17e sommet de l’Union africaine qui doit s’ouvrir ce 30 juin, les ministes des Affaires étrangères de l’Union africaine sont réunis, depuis hier, à Malabo, en Guinée équatoriale. Le dossier du conflit libyen occupe une place prépondérante. L’organisation panafricaine prône plus que jamais la médiation politique, mais désormais la question du départ du colonel Kadhafi n’est plus un tabou.
Ali Bongo Ondimba, président du Gabon, à l’issue du conseil des ministres
Le Guide de la révolution libyenne a la clé de la solution. Pour le bien de son peuple, pour le bien de son pays et pour le bien de l’Afrique, il serait bon que de lui-même, je dis bien de lui-même, il se retire afin de faciliter la réconciliation du peuple libyen. Il peut le faire. Il en a la capacité. Il faut qu’il en ait aussi la volonté et que de son vivant, il voit une Libye unie qui puisse continuer à se développer
www.rfi.fr/afrique/20110629-ua-malabo-s...
Families of the victims of the AbuSelimMassacre are going to hold a rally in Benghazi later today.
REUTERS correspondent was kicked out of Libya for refusing to disclose the identity of FGM resistance group. Thank you @REUTERS we love you
K_H_Jordan
When a journalist gets it wrong, they apologize. @ShahrazadKablan did to Tripoli is.gd/7Ix3EL well done Shahrazad, a great example
Published on 29 Jun 2011
by Shahrazad Kablan
My Apology to Tripoli
Apologies are never easy, especially live on air and in front of millions of people, but I did apologize last night to my viewers in Tripoli for not stopping a caller from insulting them by saying they are not brave because they are not fighting Gaddafi as fiercely as other cities did and still doing.
I received emails regarding this call from my viewers in Tripoli and other cities and they blamed me for not cutting him off and defending them. Reflecting on it, I admit that I should have stopped him and told him of the hundreds who died the first few days of the revolution and the thousands who have been detained since then. I did apologize and I hope my people all over Libya accept my apology.
Calls last night were mainly from people who left Tripoli in the last few days and they describe the city as a ghost town as people are afraid to leave their homes or even be alone. They also describe the total destruction they witnessed in the neighbouring towns and cities such as Zwarah and Zawiyaas they travelled west towards Tunisia.
One call was from an old lady from Tripoli who calls herself the revolutionaries’ mother. She sobbed on the air as she described how Gaddafi’s troops took her son and until now she doesn’t know where he is and what happened to him. She is one example of the thousands of mothers who lost their sons in the last four months. This call is most important especially that we are commemorating the 15th anniversary of the massacre of more than 1200 political detainees in Abu-Salim prison on June 29th, 1996
Tonight’s show will be cancelled as we are having a special coverage of the massacre of more than 1200 political detainees in Abu-Sleim prison on June 29th, 1996.
BBC:
‘Fatigue and fear’ in Tripoli
VID:
One hundred days since the military operation in Libya began, Colonel Gaddafi has not been toppled and his regime still has real support.
Middle East editor Jeremy Bowen has had exclusive access to opposition sources in Tripoli, who say they are fighting fire with fire.
news.bbc.co.uk/today/hi/today/newsid_95...
Khiria
Reason why #Gaddafi is holding power in #Tripoli He ordered shooting anyone in the street protesting & tight security in each district.
The tight security in #Tripoli includes armed thugs on each street. Thugs are either “Revolutionary committee” members or ex-prisoners.
Thanku4theAnger THANKU4THEANGER
Tripoli:1 of Gaddafi Forces killed by FF sniper at Janzur alMuRaqqen at traffic light & Independence flag raised there #feb17 #Libya
Khiria
Libyan man mourns execution of wife: youtu.be/WlR_QFuJLwI #women #Libya #Feb17 #GaddafiCrimes @amnesty
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlR_QFuJLwI&fea...
Ben Wederman, CNN:
This is what metal balls packed into rockets fired on #Misrata do to a steel door. Imagine human flesh. #Libya
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photogimp1 photogimp
Went to Libyan PM’s meeting today. Tried to show us how they are changing the country for the better. Too little too late.#libya
The Women of the Libyan Revolution and Why aren’t American Women Supporting Them?
We have the strange phenomenon, lately, of silence and cynicism in so-called progressive circles, even on this website, regarding the revolution in Libya. We earlier witnessed progressives, Leftists, even some libertarians falling all over themselves with banners and slogans of support for the liberation movements in Tunisia and Egypt, many even marching in solidarity rallies in Western cities as revolutionary Egyptians battled with Mubarak thugs in Tahrir Square.
Yet when it has come to the worst of the dictators still in power in the Middle East right now, a truly narcissistic mass-murderer and torturer who has left a trail of blood and terror spanning decades, Colonel Muammar Gaddafi, we are seeing either silence or, worse still, betrayal, slander and cynicism emanating from the words of many a leftist or so-called progressive pundit, actually making common cause with conspiracy radio hosts like Jeff Rense AGAINST the very same liberation-spirited protesters putting their lives on the line for a just and free society in Libya.
www.opednews.com/articles/The-Women-of-...
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
French DST delivered anti-aircraft weapons in food containers in #Benghazi in March & others by Nigerian trucks in May. #Libya
septimius_
Rommel, of course, failed in the end because he ran out of fuel. Britain is hoping that the same fate may befall Gaddafi.
Art. without named sources channel 4 ( we will find out names later):
William Hague in the Commons tried to rubbish claims that the government only had 12 officials working full-time on post-Gaddafi Libya. But listen to his answer and he says there are “dozens” of officials “connected” with this work. Around Whitehall I found an official involved in all this talking of the risks of “catastrophic success” and a minister with knowledge of the level of preparation who says he “prays every night” that Gaddafi doesn’t go too quickly.
One Government source said Nato advice was to expect trouble after Col Gaddafi – “blood-letting not bloodbath” one official put it. Another Whitehall source talked about how a lot of the Difid effort so far was going into trying to identify who currently runs key pieces of Tripoli infrastructure – transport, hospitals, security etc – so that they can be contacted and persuaded to stay put (in most cases) if and when Col Gaddafi goes.
blogs.channel4.com/gary-gibbon-on-polit...
Danya
The following is part of a conversation I had with a doctor who went to Libya to assess the rape situation by GaddafiThugs:
There are defiantly rape cases – and lots of them I suspect .But owing to the overly conservative society the victims
live in its very hard for them to come out and make it public, I don’t think we can over estimate the sensitivity
of the subject. WE need to think long and hard about what the most helpful way is on this matter
Situation Report:
Libya – June 29, 2011
Executive Summary
On June 28, opposition forces took control of a Gaddafi military base/weapons depot in the west; news surfaced that a Tunisian bank is assisting Gaddafi in his efforts to obtain oil shipments; the ICC announced that it wishes to add rape to Gaddafi’s arrest warrant; the Senate Foreign Relations Committee voted to give President Obama limited authority to continue U.S. involvement in the Libya mission; a British-led post-Gaddafi planning team suggested leaving Gaddafi’s military forces intact after Gaddafi’s fall; the UN announced it is exploring the potential for sending unarmed peacekeeping monitors to Libya after the conflict’s end; and June 29th marks the anniversary of the 1996 Abu Salim Prison Massacre which inspired the revolution in Libya.
Significant opportunities remain for international policymakers to positively impact the situation in Libya, such as by:
• Recognizing the National Transitional Council as the sole, legitimate representative of the Libyan people until Libyan civilians can hold democratic elections
• Unfreezing of Gaddafi regime assets as a means of facilitating humanitarian relief efforts in Libya to protect civilians from starvation and to facilitate peace and stability in liberated areas
• Lifting of sanctions on air travel to Libya to help accelerate humanitarian relief, post-conflict, national reconciliation and democracy planning and development programs
• Formulating clear and consistent consensus of how to achieve ultimate goal of removing Gaddafi from power, marshaling all resources necessary to execute consensus vision, and ensuring that the country is able to smoothly transition into its pre-democracy phase
• Providing more humanitarian aid to the Libyan people in Western besieged cities, Misrata, Nafusa mountain region, Zintan and refugees at the border
• Providing pro-democracy fighters with weapons as a means of self-defense and participation in their struggle for freedom
• Protecting natural resources, such as natural water reserves and oil fields, along with natural heritage sites and ancient ruins, which have been threatened by Gaddafi forces
• Deploying fact-finding missions to Tripoli as a means of gaining access to prisons and facilities reported to house many kidnapped persons; including Ain-Zara and Abu Saleem prisons
• Preventing the creation of a power vacuum by promoting and facilitating the post-Gaddafi political transition process; investing in systems and structures that support post-conflict planning dialogue and programs that build leadership and management competencies
• Disabling Gaddafi’s capacity to circumvent UN Sanctions, particularly in the acquisition of oil through third parties, and repatriation and harboring of funds through key officials abroad
• Preventing foreign-national mercenaries from entering Libya and focusing on countries that continue to provide support to Gaddafi
• Widening NATO efforts to the full extent possible under UN Resolution 1973 to protect civilians and oust Gaddafi from power
• Reinstituting American participation and leadership in the NATO mission
More links:
us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=5f65a9cec4...
Danya:
What the world needs is not a change of circumstance, but a change of consciousness.
Almuntasir 15 yrs old
People ask me why I joined the revolution. Well, my country has a “president” who outlaws everything,brutally supresses us and loves gadaffi
as promised my first work in #Tripoli. Did it with a friend.#tripoli #libya #feb17 twitpic.com/5imosp
This one done at 2 in the morning couple weeks ago, did it while #NATO was bombing the tyrant done in Suq al Jumah twitpic.com/5imvbq
Going out to spray anti-gaddaffi graffiti tonight.Any suggestions where I should go? Just reply to this tweet and tell me:)
Just passed one of the sights of Project Burn.Great job @Niz_FGM and the rest of the crew. Good place to do some Free Libya art
Daylight graffiti spray in Fashloom? I think so. Pray for me #Tripoli ill have pics in a few hours. Am i the only non Libyan left? here i go
Back from my trip to Fashloom. So many great people there. Pics from my graffiti spray soon. gaddafi thugs better not wash it out.
LPC:
My cousins husband, brother was a prisoner in AbuSleem, he died 5 years before his family knew about his death, BUT that is not the worst part .. the worst part is Gaddafi’s men, asked for money,clothes,food for Abdulla claiming they would give it to him when he was
already dead…many people today still do not know everyone that had died in AbuSleem
NATO says has assets to complete operations in Libya
(Reuters) – NATO has all the resources and assets to successfully complete its operations in Libya, the military alliance’s Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said on Wednesday.
“The Libya operation demonstrates that the European allies plus Canada and partners in the region can actually take leading responsibility for the operations,” Rasmussen told journalists after taking part in the meeting of the Adriatic Charter in Montenegro’s coastal town of Budva.
“In the past we were used to having American leadership of all operations. This time the majority of aircraft have been provided by European allies and Canada and countries in the region.”
www.reuters.com/article/2011/06/29/us-l...
Britain will NOT DELIVER ARMS to Libya s Freedom Fighters as France has done via Gerald Howarth UK Min. 4 Int. security strategy
Vandaag herdenking van de 1270 omgebrachte politieke gevangenen in 1996 in #AbuSaleem gevangenis te Tripoli Libië Libya door Gaddafi
Libyan officials said Wednesday that government forces remained in control of areas around a mountain range southwest of Tripoli that rebel fighters claim they are using as a base to advance toward the capital.
Today marks 15 years since the Abu Salim Prison Massacre, in which Gaddafi security forces slaughtered 1200 political prisoners in 3 days. To this day, no one has been held accountable for this Nazi-style atrocity. Family members have not received proper explanations, death certificates, nor have the received the bodies of their loved ones or just compensation for their loss.
AFP:
Unlike France, Britain won’t arm Libya rebels: minister
(AFP) – 1 hour ago
BRUSSELS — Britain will not deliver arms to Libya’s rebels as France has done, a senior British defence official said Wednesday, saying it raises “quite a few issues”.
“No, Britain is not considering supplying arms to the opposition in Libya,” Gerald Howarth, minister for international security strategy, told reporters on the sidelines of a defence policy forum in Brussels.
“We think that it does raise quite a few issues, not least the United Nations resolution, although in some circumstances that could be justified,” he said.
“But it is very much a matter for France, and no criticism of France intended,” he said. “But it is not something that we should be doing.”
Although the UN Security Council resolution imposed an arms embargo on Libya, Howarth said the text is “quite broad” and leaves room for “quite a wide range of interpretation”.
“I’m not a lawyer and there is a lot of legal technicalities surrounding the interpretation of the resolution and what is admissible and what is not,” he said.
“The good news in our view is that the United Nations resolution is quite broad and not as restrictive as previous resolutions may have appeared to be.”
www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/A...
20arb
Looking to how gaddafi threats and treats the Libyan ppl. I conclude that the threats of #NATO on Gaddafi are not effecting him.
France Col. Thierry Burkhard says weapon deliveries to the ff’s in Nafusa mountains took already place in early June
Obama, cerchio si stringe su Gheddafi
ANSA) – NEW YORK, 29 GIU – Il cerchio si stringe attorno a Muammar Gheddafi, il leader libico, che ha i giorni contati. Lo ha detto ancora una volta il presidente degli Stati Uniti Barack Obama, oggi a Washington, in una conferenza stampa alla Casa Bianca.
www.ansa.it/web/notizie/rubriche/topnew...
FromJoanne Joanne
VIVA LA FRANCE parachuted rocket launchers assault rifles machineguns antitank missiles in2 Jebel Nafusa #Libya FF got loads of weapons now
libyans_revolt
Women from #Tripoli recently arrived in #Misrata says sum reluctant Qadafi troops injuring themselves 2 avoid battle
mc17
Vice President of the National Transitional Council confirms the existence of a plan to prevent reprisals after Gaddafi regime is gone.
Ocampo – we will not ask NATO to implement the arrest warrants because the revolutionaries pledged to arrest Gaddafi by themselves.
France supplying weapons to Libyan rebels
France has begun supplying weapons to the Libyan rebels despite the UN arms embargo, confirming on Wednesday it had dropped assault rifles into the Nafusa Mountains south-west of Tripoli.
A French military spokesman, Colonel Thierry Burkhard, said it had provided “light arms such as assault rifles” for civilian communities to “protect themselves against Col Gaddafi”.
But the decision to arm the rebels is a further move towards direct involvement in the land war on top of the air war against Col Muammar Gaddafi. The Nafusa rebels have come closest to breaking through to Tripoli itself of any of the front lines of the conflict, while three months of Nato bombing have failed to dislodge Col Gaddafi from power.
www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/afri...
mc17
Two missiles were fired by Gaddafi’s forces on a fuel station on the way to “AL-Kufrah” and there was no news yet about casualties.
4Adam Adam
Cleaning and decorating the city of Zintan is.gd/10qzEu via (Zintan Media Center)
Lots of photo’s:
www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.22172...
feb17libya Feb17Libya
Video: 100 days after UK joins air raids bit.ly/mb3Lzc
feb17.info/media/video-100-days-after-u...
TheyCallMeSof
Raise your head and smile, ur Libyan. The world bears witness to the courage and steadfastness of your people. Allahu Akbar!
Breaking: Zawia: FF blew up Souq Sukrah on coastal highway, which was used by #Gaddafi forces to store weapons & ammunition,
LibyaFTW
Breaking the #FF have managed to take control over a region close to area forty, between #Ajdabiya and #Brega,
Thanku4theAnger THANKU4THEANGER
Unconfirmed report that Khweldi Hemedi has entered the Oil hospital in Tripoli.
FromJoanne Joanne
#Gharyan has been Gaddafi controlled but its abt 2change in couple of days Gharyan Official :)The city is really 100% safe from the rebels
Gheryan: A large number of the officers & Soldiers of Sahban Brigade are from same tribe as the war criminal Abdulla Senoussi. Libya
Gheryan: NATO used bunker busters on underground ammunition depos in Sahban Military base. Loud explosions heard.
LibyaNewMedia LibyaNewMedia
Today a large number of officers & soldiers seems to have joined the revolutionaries in Arrujban in the Western Mountains.
FromJoanne Joanne
#Misrata Gaddafi regime fired 8 rockets on the north-east side of Misurata #Libya
dovenews Libyan™
Obama said on Wednesday that Gaddafi must step down to satisfy U.S. concerns about the safety of Libya’s people
libyanproud libyanandproud
#Nafusa : #Rojban : 50 officers and 200 soldiers have defected and joined the freedom fighters today in rojban
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
#Tripoli: #Janzur: 1 #Gaddafi troop killed by #Freedomfighter sniper at AlMuRaqqen at traffic light, Freedom flag raised
LibyaFTW
Video: libyamedicalrelief: tumblr.com/xnr38lug1h
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
#Turkey flagged CARGO SHIP “ASPENDOS M” now en route to dest.: #Benghazi #Libya ETA: 2011-07-01 13:00 (UTC) #feb17
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
#Malta flagged CARGO SHIP “PURKI” now en route to dest.: #Misrata #Libya ETA: 2011-07-01 14:00 (UTC)
SAMI
Here is 50 officer and 200 hundred soldiers defected from Gaddafi,
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Race against time to save lives of thousands of migrants stranded in southern Libya
Thousands of stranded migrants, including large numbers of women and children, are in desperate need of immediate food, water, shelter and medical assistance after having spent many weeks living in the open in the southern Libyan desert, an IOM assessment team has found as the Organization looks into ways to evacuate them to safety.
So far, more than 2,000 Chadian migrants have been discovered by IOM in Gatroun and Sebha, though these figures could grow as the team continues with its assessment in the area.
“Time is of the essence,” says IOM’s Dr. Qasim Sufi, leading the assessment mission to Southern Libya which began late last week. “The migrants are in a very bad state after having existed so long like this. Conditions for them are brutal in the desert heat with no protection from the sun, wind or sand and no access to water, food or sanitation.”
Up until now, the migrants’ survival has been largely due to whatever supplies other Chadian migrants passing through have been able to spare.
reliefweb.int/node/422670
HRW report says #Gaddafi forces occupied hospitals and mistreated patients/staff in #Yefren bit.ly/la9hrw #Libya #Feb17
HRW:
Libya: Gaddafi Forces Occupy Hospital, Terrify Patients and Staff
(Tunis) – Libyan government forces mistreated medical staff and patients during an unlawful six-week occupation of a hospital in Yafran, a town in Libya’s western mountains, Human Rights Watch said today.
Government forces placed about 30 staff and three patients at grave risk by preventing them from leaving and deploying military weapons in the hospital compound, Human Rights Watch said. The failure to respect and protect the hospital violated international humanitarian law.
“Occupying a hospital and terrorizing the patients and staff is illegal and inhumane,” said Joe Stork, deputy Middle East and North Africa director at Human Rights Watch. “To minimize the horrors of war, hospitals need to be kept free of fighters, and doctors and nurses need to be assured of their safety.”
Government forces occupied Yafran General Hospital from April 19, 2011, until the beginning of June. By then most Yafran residents had fled the town, following at least two weeks of government shelling. The approximately 30 doctors and nurses at the hospital, most of them Bangladeshi or Ukrainian, remained largely because they did not feel safe enough to leave. Three patients were also unable to leave due to their medical conditions.
This and more info here:
www.hrw.org/en/news/2011/06/29/libya-ga...
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
Min. 4 ships headed into #Tripoli #Libya this moment, lets see if @NATO can manage to do it’s job & quit fucking off/save civilian lives.
youngamazigh youngamazigh
the revolution in libya is good for every one! france will get the fattest oil contract and libyans will get rid of gaddafi! simplzzz
Heinz: The #Nafousa is making progress due to the French #Amazigh. More jet attacks on #Gharyan today to soften up the mercs.
Nato reviews Libya campaign after France admits arming rebels
French defence chiefs admit providing weapons for push on Tripoli in apparent defiance of UN mandate
Nato was today urgently reviewing the conduct of its military campaign in Libya after France admitted arming rebel fighters in apparent defiance of the UN mandate.
The revelation surprised officials in Nato’s headquarters in Brussels and raised awkward questions about whether the French had broken international law – UN resolution 1973 specifically allows Nato nations to protect civilians in Libya, but appears to stop short of permitting the provision of weapons.
www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/jun/29/na...
BentBenghazi G
#Gaddafi smacking his soldiers
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKHjCdfJJso&fea...
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
#Malta CARGO SHIP “GASCOGNE” 35.706˚/14.5375˚ Speed/Course: 10.5 kn/201˚ Draught: 6.4 m #Libya #feb17 @NATO
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
#Malta CARGO SHIP “GASCOGNE” 35.706˚/14.5375˚ now heading to supply #Gaddafi AGAIN in #Tripoli #Libya from Malta. #feb17
Tripolitanian Libyan
Thank you #France! Finally someone understands
septimius_
Vive la #France.
The media circle of the 17 Feb libyan Revolution
Gaddafi’s forces emphasizes the grip on the city of Tripoli after the issuance of an arrest warrant for Muammar Gaddafi and his son Saif al-Islam and former intelligence chief Abdullah al-Sanusi.
Gaddafi’s battalions in Tripoli giving the amount of three thousand dinars and a car and the allocation of land to tempt whoever come out with them in the area of “Briqa” and “Ras Lanuf”.
French aircrafts on Wednesday did provided weapons to revolutionaries in Nafusa mount in an attempt to help them progress towards the stronghold of Gaddafi in Tripoli.
Gheryan: wide dissent among Gaddafi forces, including officers and soldiers, and the revolutionaries say that the liberation of the city will be soon no more than two days.
A dissident Officer in the internal security in Tripoli said is that “Saif al-Islam” and “Abdullah Sanusi” meet almost daily, “Muhammad AL Misrati” house and he is the head of security in Tripoli, where they planning to suppress the movements against the regime.
Gaddafi’s battalions in Tripoli giving the amount of three thousand dinars and a car and the allocation of land to tempt whoever come out with them in the area of “Briqa” and “Ras Lanuf”.
libyanproud libyanandproud
#Nafusa : Freedom Fighters have managed to find parts and techicians needed to start 50+ deactivated tank turrets . #Feb17 #Libya
libyanproud libyanandproud
#Nafusa : Freedom Fighters have managed to find parts and techicians needed to start 50+ deactivated tank turrets . #Feb17 #Libya
LibyanLion17 A Free Libyan
(via FB) Apparently explosions in #Zawiya, thought to be the result of an arms depot being bombed
Libya rebels ‘to review oil deals’
Libya’s rebel council said today it would review all contracts, including lucrative oil deals, signed under Muammar Gaddafi’s government were it to come to power and axe any where it found signs of corruption.
News wires 29 June 2011 19:50 GMT
Speaking in Paris after rebel chief Mahmoud Jibril and his defence attache met French officials including President Nicolas Sarkozy, Information Minister Mahmoud Shammam also told reporters the rebels had received their first funds pledged internationally – a $100 million loan from Qatar.
“With regards to the future, contracts agreed by Libya will be put under review and if there appears to be proof of commissions or financial corruption we will consider ourselves free from them,” Shammam told reporters.
www.upstreamonline.com/live/article2644...
Keine deutschen Bomben für LibyenParis liefert Rebellen Waffen
Frankreich versorgt Gaddafis Gegner mit Kriegsgerät. Obama verteidigt den Libyeneinsatz. Deutschland liefert den NATO-Verbündeten nun doch keine Bauteile für Bomben. Die libyschen Aufständischen knöpfen dem Diktator ein großes Waffenlager ab. Die NATO-Truppen unterstützen die Rebellen nun auch von See aus.
Deutschland wiederum wird der NATO keine Bombenbauteile für den Libyenkrieg liefern. Das Bündnis habe ein entsprechendes Angebot abgelehnt, erklärte das Verteidigungsministerium in Berlin. Die zuständige Versorgungsagentur Namsa habe “bereits vor Wochen entschieden, das Angebot einer anderen Nation in Anspruch zu nehmen”, sagte ein Sprecher. Unterdessen machen die libyschen Rebellen weiter Boden gut, ihnen fiel ein prall gefülltes Waffenlager in die Hände.
www.n-tv.de/politik/Paris-liefert-Rebel...
Eli
If NATO forces grease Gadhafi, Obama will be able to say he did what Reagan and W couldn’t do—kill UBL and Col. Crazy.
hominoid555
Libya Mizda is now under control of FFs.10 G forces killed with many injured.G forces fled leaving much weaponry.
TIMES OF MALTA:
Muammar Gaddafi’s ‘reign of terror’
I cannot understand what is keeping the Libyan Ambassador in Malta from denouncing the Gaddafi regime once and for all and switching allegiance to the National Transitional Council in Libya. Several of his colleagues in other EU countries have already done so. What is he waiting for?
Last week, along with a group of MEP colleagues, I had a meeting with the top officials of the Libyan Embassy in Brussels who, some time ago, did the logical thing and announced their allegiance to the Council.
They gave us a chilling account of the terror that Muammar Gaddafi is unleashing onto his own people. Little wonder that Col Gaddafi is now the most wanted man of the International Criminal Court.
Some examples.
Numbers. The number of people who have been killed so far has spiralled to over 15,000. Another 45,000 people are estimated to have been injured. This is genocide pure and simple.
Terror. The terror is unbelievable. People are holed up in their houses or, worse, in uninhabitable crowded hideouts wherever they manage to seek shelter. If they leave their house, even in the capital
www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/2011...
FromJoanne Joanne
#BREAKING #ICC Arrest warrant is out for Sudan’s al-Bashir but he is given red carpet treatment by #China goo.gl/XBSt3 #Libya
RickLeventhal RickLeventhalFoxNews
reuters: french providing “large amounts” of weapons to rebels in western mountains, incl rocket launchers, machine guns, anti-tank missiles
AP: #France has begun parachuting arms shipments to Freedom Fighters fighting #Gaddafi forces in #Nafusa south of #Tripoli #Libya
shipments are dropped from planes. crates hold assault rifles,machine guns & rocket-propelled grenades,& Milan anti-tank missiles.
Many French Amazigh (fighters) have gone to Nafousa to help out. Up to 400. BENGHAZI:
A huge fireball has been sighted near Alrjama Military base on outskirts Benghazi..Ambulances are moving from Benghazi towards base
A friend from#Benghazi confirmed me the explosion on Alrajma.
eaking: Reuters now reporting a large explosion in Benghazi Libya
Benghazi; Alrajam: Area has now been sealed by Liberation army, explosion happened in Tank section of base. No casualties reported so far
Ambulances have been seen leaving Benghazi for Al Rajma – about 20km South East of Benghazi
A large fire has been reported in Al Rajma, just outside Benghazi, there is a military base and weapons depot in this area
Ambulances heading out of Benghazi to Alrajma location of military base and weapons depot reports of large fire
Explosion heard in Libya’s rebel stronghold-witnesses
(Reuters) – An explosion was heard in the rebel stronghold of Benghazi on Wednesday, said two witnesses in the coastal Libyan city.
The cause and location of the explosion were not immediately clear. Al Arabiya television said it occured at a military camp, giving no further details.
Al Arabiya Breaking موفد العربية: انفجار كبير في معسكر في بنغازي A Large explosion in a camp in Benghazi
Ambulances heading out of Benghazi to Alrajma location of military base and weapons depot reports of large fire
Alrajama: No confirmed reports on what caused the explosion so far.
feb17:
An explosion was heard in the rebel stronghold of Benghazi on Wednesday, said two witnesses in the coastal Libyan city.
The cause and location of the explosion were not immediately clear. Al Arabiya television said it occured at a military camp, giving no further details.
Benghazi sources say no explosion in Rajma but there was a fire.
Reuters: rebel spokesman said: An explosion occurred at a weapons storage facility east Benghazi on Wed
Libya NFSL Cause of fire in Alrajma base is electric circuit failure, some injuries no casualties
bint:
My grandparents last saw their son in 1989, and the last letter they received from him was written in 1993. #AbuSalim Massacre #NeverForget
Obama: Fuss over Libya is politics
President Obama says he consulted Congress and the “fuss” over actions in Libya is just “politics.” (June 29)
VID.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/obama-f...
The Uprising Live News Daily is out! bit.ly/gbOnuV ▸ Top stories today
paper.li/UprisingLive
LibyaAlHurra
On Tuesday 28th June 2011, @LibyaAlHurraTV said:
#Zliten revolutionaries assassinated Nasser Mohamed Al-Jundi, who is considered one of Gaddafi’s senior officers. This assassination, which happened on 26 June, is a clear warning to others to step away from Gaddafi.
FromJoanne Joanne
Saif #Gaddafi Charity Foundation = vehicle 4 direct Gaddafi Investment in Europe + rest of World Scroll to 3.12 libya-watanona.com/news/n21aug2a.… #Libya
www.libya-watanona.com/news/n21aug2a.htm
2011feb17 Tweeting Tripoli
A prank call to Khalid Kaim from Canada by Abu-Sleem Massacre survivor: youtube.com/watch?v=yZSmR0… #feb17 #Libya
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZSmR0l19SE
Libye: Paris admet avoir armé les rebelles
art and vid:
Paris admet avoir fourni des armes aux rebelles dans l’ouest libyen.
L’Etat-major français a confirmé partiellement des informations de presse sur des parachutages de lance-roquettes, de fusils d’assaut, de mitrailleuses et de missiles anti-char Milan.
Ils auraient été largués avec de l’aide humanitaire dans la région du Djebel Nafusa.
Selon le Figaro, qui a révélé l’affaire, des armes auraient aussi été acheminées par la route depuis les pays voisins.
fr.euronews.net/2011/06/29/libye-paris-...=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:euronews/fr/news%28euronews+-news-+fr%29
benghazi hospital need supply. Ghadames need electricity. misrata shelled continously -fireball in benghazi outskirts
IMPORTANT
Thanku4theAnger THANKU4THEANGER
Important – Gaddafi’s electronic warfare led by 4 people: Muna AlYaquby, Ibrahim AlMahabresh, Salah AlWafy & AlMabruk AlAyash
FromJoanne Joanne
#Libya North Coast as seen from the International Space Station( 5th photo) JAN 3 2011 tiny.cc/gvcj8
2011feb17 Tweeting Tripoli
Sounds of Jets heard over #Tripoli now, probably returning from Nafousa mountain heading to the Mediterranean sea
sixarts
Even the libyanstatetv defected twit g gang and is on the run and hide, this another #FF #libya Victory
Yifrenia
Ppl in Tripoli r becoming more & more fed up & distressed; on the phone with my auntie,though she said nothing I could hear it in her voice
wheelertweets James Wheeler
Ibrahim Madani, the hospital, and the media center are a tad more reliable for casualty info here than Facebook is
libyans_revolt
GaddafiLeaks: I will fight to the last hallucination pill
Khiria
#Gaddafi TV has problems w/ spelling or is Mousa Ibrahim wasted? Any English teachers want to give em a call? #Libya
www.tweetdeck.com/twitter/KhiriaElf/~2TpGN
wheelertweets James Wheeler
some of the FB stuff isnt immediately right. casualty hearsay fluctuates around here.
Thanku4theAnger THANKU4THEANGER
Unconfirmed report that Khweldi Hemedi has entered the Oil hospital in Tripoli.
In arbaic its called alnaft. I think its a hospital for oil company employees
just that he is at the hospital . no idea on his ailment
IMPORTANT:
Thanku4theAnger THANKU4THEANGER
Tripoli: Reports G forces are hiding tanks and missile launchers in between trees in Ghut AlRuman in the East of Tripoli
Tripoli update today 1/3 : G forces tent in AlKaramiya burnt down by molotov with injuries sustained amongst the Gaddafi forces
Tripoli update today 2/3 : Fierce clashes in AlHadba AlSharqiya. 2 G forces were killed and 1 armoured vehicle destroyed #feb17#Libya
Tripoli update today 3/3: 4 G forces killed & 2 vehicles destroyed after attack by FFs in Salah Aldeen near Customs building (AlJamarik) #feb17#Libya
Good news:)
Heinz: NATO is checking for fuel on ships. In 2 weeks Ghaddafi will run out of fuel and Tripoli out of power
libi4ever
It seems NATO & international community decide to end the war in #libya that’s clear from what happen today in nafousa mont&Brega
Heinz: Brega will soon fall, and Sirte will not put up much of a resistance.
FB:
Location Ottawa, ON
Description Canada is part of the NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) military operation against Mummar Gaddafi’s tyrant regime, and his crimes against humanity. Canada has recently recognized Libya’s National Transitional Council (NTC) as the one and only legitimate representative of the Libyan people, and has effectively asked 5 diplomats still loyal to Gaddafi to leave the country. Therefore, it would only seem logical that Carleton University, Canada’s Capital University, to take down the flag that represents Gaddafi’s government and put up the true flag of Libya, the flag that represents every true Libyan yearning for a free Libya.
www.facebook.com/pages/Put-up-the-true-...
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
Apparently explosions in #Zawiya, thought to be the result of an arms depot being bombed by #NATO
GTV: NATO Jets bombing Gaddafi forces in BiralGhanem area west of Tripoli
2011feb17 Tweeting Tripoli
LOL at Gaddafi’s goons, they stripped down what remained of his photo after Operation Burn (FGM): img717.imageshack.us/img717/4856/tr… #feb17 #Libya
Thanku4theAnger THANKU4THEANGER
The declaration of the Freedom fighter Sniper Group of Tripoli warning Gaddafi forces 29/6/2011 youtu.be/XqF8InV0I7E #feb17 #Libya
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqF8InV0I7E&fea...
Man who escaped Tripoli tells @AJEnglish’s Sue Turton that he estimates 700 protestors were killed there in first few days of Feb uprising
LIBTRIP
Why it’s so difficult to kill one person to save and protect millions. #Gaddafi #Libya
feb17
Gaddafi forces should not be disbanded after war: UK
Posted on June 29, 2011 by main
A British-led team planning for a post-conflict Libya has recommended that Muammar Gaddafi’s security forces should be left largely intact after a rebel victory, avoiding an error made after the Iraq war, a minister said Tuesday. International Development Secretary Andrew Mitchell also said that the United Nations was looking into sending unarmed peacekeeping monitors to Libya once the conflict there was over.
feb17.info/news/gaddafi-forces-should-n...
Nafusa photo diary
Curious about the facts and the people behind worldwide headlines, young Norwegian-American photographer Ivan LaBianca travelled to the Nafusa Mountains. LaBianca came back with a very personal photo diary which portrays both the war and the determination of the people of the Mountains. “It was only later, while reviewing my pictures, that I was able to allow myself to see the true magnitude of the tragedy.”
english.libya.tv/2011/06/27/nafusa-phot...
Thanku4theAnger THANKU4THEANGER
@NATO Plz recon 32.8286288N 13.4853745E G tanks/missile launchers
I heard many of the Libyan people in this video went to Libya to fight along side their Libyan brothers; an emotional moment
www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlGwazCl3qU
LIBYA_WIN
#NATO #Misrata keeps getting shelled, it has been weeks and no reports of strikes to protect that area at all, you must do something-Stop it
libyans_revolt
#Gaddafi forces shelling #Misrata, at least 10 Grad rockets just landed near #Alhbarh area. #Libya #Feb17 @NATO PLS do something !
Egyptian FM meets with Libya counterpart at African Union summit
Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohamed al-Orabi met with Libyan Foreign Minister Abdul Atti Obiedi at the African Union summit in Equatorial Guinea, where the two discussed ways of ensuring security for Egyptians living and working in Libya. They also discussed the release of Egyptian citizens detained by Libyan authorities.
An Egyptian diplomatic source told Al-Masry Al-Youm said that Orabi stressed that restoring Libya’s unity is essential for Egypt as well as for all African nations.
The source went on to say that Obiedi promised Orabi that he would look into the matter of detained Egyptians, and that he discussed the chances that the ceasefire plan proposed by African Union leaders would succeed.
Orabi stressed the importance finding a comprehensive political solution ensuring security and political freedom for all Libyan citizens
Translated from the Arabic Edition
www.almasryalyoum.com/en/node/472929
Khiria
AbuSlimMassacre : My friend’s first steps as a child were in AbuSlim prison as she was visiting her innocent relatives there. Today, she was freely saying that she couldn’t believe that she learned how to walk at the place where a massacre would happen years later killing her relatives.
NTC finance ministry seeks to encourage traders to deposit at banks
The finance ministry in Libya’s of the revolutionary authority the National Transitional Council (NTC) have asked traders (wholesalers and retailers) to deposit their money in banks in a bid to tackle the liquidity squeeze in the liberated parts.
The banks in turn would offer the traders 40% of their deposits in US Dollars and keep 60% for a duration of 90 days, after which they will be paid back in full.
“It is a good plan,” says a Amr Omran, a Libyan finance professional based in London. “It offers the traders the hard currency in official rates and thus saves them going to the black market.”
Omran however suggested that the NTC further encourage traders as well and households to deposit their cash by “offering a higher interest rate – lets say 15% more than the official – on the deposits and also to pay the interest on deposits on a monthly basis.”
english.libya.tv/2011/06/29/ntc-finance...
Niz_FGM Niz
29/6/11-100% confirmed by members of FGMovement- Alkhweldi Alhmedi is currently spending his nights at 11th JuneClinic (Gharghour, #Tripoli)
Libya Nafusa Ghiryan Sahban brigade is reportedly low on ammo, vehicles were on their way to AlQaa when Nafusa FF took it.
Amazigh_Libya
NATO striked Gaddafi troops at Om-Alfar village, located down the mountains from #Nalut in the morning.
NATO strikes #Gheryan for second day in a row. Seven strikes targeted the Sahban Battalion.
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
French DST delivered anti-aircraft weapons in food containers in #Benghazi in March & others by Nigerian trucks in May.
Amazigh_Libya AmazighLibya
Family from #Nalut whose house has been shelled & destroyed by #Gaddafi forces. goo.gl/jkDZt
www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_CkiUWIzY4
libyanproud libyanandproud
BREAKING : Preliminary reports that the town of #BirGhanam has been liberated . Note: BirGhanam is on outskirts of #Zawiya .
LibyanLion
Well done France for having the guts to make arming FF public. It’s a necessity, been going on for a while anyway, quietly tho #Libya #Feb17
Alex
On Wednesday 29th June 2011, @Alexsaid:
“The #Zawiya refinery must now survive on what it has in its tanks. There is speculation in Government that this won’t last more than 20 days or so. The ports have long been closed to tanker traffic and British Government sources say they are confident that there is nothing like the 15 – 20 large road tankers a day coming in over #Libya ’s land borders which #Gaddafi would need to make up the shortfall. Things could even grind to a halt earlier than the outer predictions because of oil pressure problems when a pipeline is no longer in use.
One Government source said this could all mean the endgame is nigh…though you can see why the government doesn’t want to stick its neck out saying anything of the sort. Rommel, of course, failed in the end because he ran out of fuel. Britain is hoping that the same fate may befall Gaddafi."
blogs.channel4.com/gary-gibbon-on-polit...
libyanproud libyanandproud
#Misrata : Town is being shelled from #Tawirgha with Grad Missiles . #Feb17 #Libya
No casualties reported following the East #Misrata shelling tonight, thankfully.
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
#Tripoli: Unconfirmed reports that a large shipment of weapons has arrived and been distributed to #Freedomfighters. #Libya #feb17
libyans_revolt
#Gaddafi forces located in #Taworgha shelling #Misrata, 15 Grad rockets landed on residential area in Eastern Province tonight .#Libya @NATO
libyanproud libyanandproud
#Benghazi : There was an explosion in the Armory Base in the Rajma area , primary reports seem to indicate not caused by G
AJE:
Doubts surround Gaddafi arrest warrants
The timing and nature of the issuance of arrest warrants against Gaddafi and his allies verifies complex geopolitics.
english.aljazeera.net/indepth/opinion/2...
feb17
When cars talk…
Ibrahim Bugagis, a former bank employee in Benghazi, has come up with a rather unique way of getting media out amidst the ongoing Libyan civil war. His “Picture Car” is one of the more popular attractions near Benghazi’s main court house, where much of the city’s revolutionary activity takes place.
“I wasn’t planning on making this a project, I was only using it to deliver an idea,” Bugagis explained, “but I see now that it’s a huge success.”
The pictures on the car are mostly photoshopped, displaying caricatures of Colonel Gaddafi, as well as imagery from the revolution.
“What I want most is a picture of me with Mustafa Abdul Jalil,” Bugagis said, referring to the leader of the rebels’ National Transitional Council, “but I don’t want to make this one with photoshop.”
As popular as the Picture Car has become in Benghazi, there are many who worry about Bugagis’ safety.
“My friends keep telling me be careful, the fifth column is still here,” Bugagis said. Security analysts have warned in recent weeks of opportunistic attacks by fifth columnists, pro-Gaddafi remnants. They are thought to be responsible for the bombing of a major hotel in Benghazi earlier this month.
“The car was shot at twice but I wasn’t in the car,” Bugagis recounted, “once in front of the Kateba a rebel garrison and once in Ras Lanof.”
Bugagis is not afraid though, and finds comfort in the praise of the car’s fans.
“The best thing this cars has brought to me is how people keep telling me ‘god bless you’ and ‘we’re praying for you’,” Bugagis said. “To me this is enough reward.”
Alive in Libya visited Bugagis near the courthouse this week to talk with him about his now famous Picture Car.
feb17.info/media/when-cars-talk
Niz_FGM Niz
Nothing ive done can b describe as anything but peaceful acts of civil disobedience,yet StateTV calls for me 2be killed.NILESAT-SHUT IT DOWN
“Libya is probably less “tribal” than Italy is regional. "—Ann Marlowe
Dispelling Libyan Myths Ann Marlowe:
In the two weeks since I returned from Free Libya, I’ve been amazed at how many people I talk with repeat the same misapprehensions about the country, the revolution, and what the US is doing there. I hear that Libya is “tribal,” that what is going on is a “civil war,” that we “don’t know anything” about the people currently governing Eastern Libya. The average person I have talked with thinks that the free Libyan forces are either a bunch of al-Qaeda, or Islamists at best, or savage tribesmen. And everyone believes we are involved in training and supplying the free Libyan forces, with a fair number of people somehow having got the notion that we have special forces working on the ground.
So, a quick clarification is in order.
Libya is probably less “tribal” than Italy is regional. It is a much more urban society than most Americans suspect, which has been part of the problem of the free forces: Benghazi kids are less likely to have camping, hiking, or hunting experience even than New York kids. I only saw one outdoor goods store in Benghazi, a city of 800,000, and (a bit incongruously) one scuba equipment store. It is also a geographically dispersed society. There have been large movements of Libyans from one part of the country to another in the last forty years, both for employment and for education (the Free Libyan capital, Benghazi, has the country’s oldest, biggest, and most prestigious university). I met dozens of people in eastern Libya who had close relatives in Tripoli or Misrata or both. I didn’t meet anyone with relatives in the Nafusa Mountains, which seems more self-contained, like our Appalachia. Tribes, I’ve been told, serve a social function and adjudicate land issues in rural areas. But they no more have militias than, say, an American country club does.
The war in Libya is often termed a “civil war,” but it is not. Civil wars pit two parts of the population against each other. But there is no discernable part of the population that supports Colonel Qaddafi actively, even in Tripoli. Where are the Qaddafi supporters? Where are their militias? The war is one of Qaddafi and his army against the people of Libya.
True, about 30 percent of the population was at one time enrolled in the lijan thuria or “revolutionary committees.” These were part neighborhood watch organizations, part death squads. Some joined to advance their careers, some due to blood ties to important Qaddafi regime figures, some out of conviction or bloodthirstiness. (There are certainly criminals and twisted souls in Libya, as anywhere else.) There will be big issues in re-integrating the true believers in Tripoli—but if they are numerous, they are certainly keeping a low profile now.
A word about Qaddafi’s army. From what I understand, Qaddafi dismantled the Libyan army that he inherited in 1969 when he took power. He threw officers of field grade or higher in jail if they were suspected of being loyal to the deposed king, or tossed them out. He installed his own army buddies in high positions. And in recent years, Qaddafi’s ambassadors to Niger and Mali are said to have offered Libyan passports to men willing to enlist in the army. They are not quite mercenaries, but they are not Libyans with roots in the country, either.
What about the National Transitional Council? Its members are definitely inexperienced, often bureaucratic—there are a lot of lawyers on it—but neither mysterious nor Islamist. I have heard criticisms of the council, and some are credible. The most grave is that they are not taking the management of the war seriously enough, that when asked to supply the free forces with one thing or another, they say something like, “We will study it.” (More on this later.)
Another complaint against the council, which will need more attention once Qaddafi goes, is a lukewarm commitment to women’s participation in governance. Libya has no tradition of this—there were no women in its very short-lived 1950s Parliament—though Qaddafi did succeed in getting women equal pay for equal work. There are only two or three women on the 40-member body, and only one on the new 16-member Executive Office.
But it is worth noting that it is not clear that the NTC will in fact be the governing body of a free Libya, once Tripoli falls. There is a much larger group in eastern Libya called the “Committee to Protect the Revolution of the 17th of February,” and it might evolve into a governing group. Many people ask why the free parts of Libya don’t hold elections. The answer is invariably that doing so would constitute a de facto splitting of the country.
Finally, the myths about the war: as I reported recently in the Wall Street Journal, the free Libyans in the field are a tiny and frighteningly ill-equipped force. In the Western mountains and near Misrata, the current front lines, the whole male military age population is mobilized, and the women provide food and treat the wounded. But the uniformed forces are very small—their deputy commander, an American-educated computer entrepreneur named Mustafa Sagezli, told me there is just a company in Misrata, a company in the Western Mountains, and 1,200 men in the stalemated area between Adjabiya and Brega. (There is also one company in Jalou, near the oil fields, and three companies each in Tobruk, Benghazi, and Kufra, in the deep south.)
We are doing next to nothing to help the free Libyan forces on the ground: no trainers, no non-lethal aid besides useless MREs (civil society groups feed the fighters), no weapons (Qatar has given assault rifles to the Libyan volunteers).
Who are these fighters? A broad range of Libyan men, from the poorly educated and unemployed to university grads from rich families, men from Benghazi and men from Kufra, deep in the desert. I’ve met very religious volunteers and very secular ones. They are as diverse a lot, perhaps, as our own Army—though there’s another mythology about that, of course. But enough for one day.
source:http://www.worldaffairsjournal.org/new/blogs/marlowe/Dispelling_Libyan_Myths
SUMMARY JUNE 30th 2011
6/30/2011
6.30.2011
Libya: AU condemns French arms drop to rebels
African Union Commission chief Jean Ping says France’s decision to air-drop weapons to Libyan rebels is dangerous and puts the whole region at risk.
He told the BBC the action risked creating problems similar to those in war-torn Somalia.
France has confirmed it dropped arms to Berber tribal fighters in the mountains south-west of the capital, Tripoli.
Some analysts said the move might contravene the UN Security Council embargo on arms supplies to Libya.
Mr Ping was speaking from Equatorial Guinea where African heads of state are to meet on Thursday for an AU summit.
Libya is expected to be high on the summit’s agenda.
“There are several problems,” he said.
“The risk of civil war, risk of partition of the country, the risk of Somalia-sation of the country, risk of having arms everywhere… with terrorism.
“These risks will concern the neighbouring countries.”
www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-1397041...
So is it ok, for countries within AU to sell g WEAPONS AND MERCS so he can kill the Libyan people?
Also let’s not forget where the sniper rifles came from…….
I believe that defensive weapons is a totally different matter than sniper rifles, weapons and mercs……
Read what is happening in one of the AU countries, Sudan:
NickKristof Nicholas Kristof
World capital for crimes against humanity today isn’t Libya. It’s Nuba Mnts of Sudan.
Yet Again in Sudan
The world capital for crimes against humanity this month probably isn’t in Libya or Syria. Instead, it’s arguably the Nuba Mountains of Sudan, where we’re getting accounts of what appears to be a particularly vicious campaign of ethnic cleansing, murder and rape.
In its effort to preclude witnesses, the Sudanese government has barred humanitarian access to the area and threatened to shoot down United Nations helicopters. Sudanese troops even detained four United Nations peacekeepers and subjected them to “a mock firing squad,” the U.N. said.
An internal U.N. report says that Sudanese authorities are putting on uniforms of the Sudanese Red Crescent — a local version of the Red Cross — to order displaced people to move away from the United Nations compound. They were then herded into a stadium in the town of Kadugli, where their fate is uncertain.
Western aid workers have been forced to flee, and there are credible reports of government troops and government-backed Arab militias systematically hunting down members of the black-skinned Nuba ethnic group and killing them.
“Door-to-door executions of completely innocent and defenseless civilians, often by throat-cutting, by special internal security forces,” a Westerner with long experience in Sudan recounted in a terse e-mail that I posted on my blog. The writer, who was on the scene but has now left, does not want to be named for fear of losing access.
My column nyti.ms/j6CoCF
www.nytimes.com/2011/06/30/opinion/30kr...=tptw
Another example Mauretania:
The Country Where Slavery Is Still Normal
Because 50 percent of the economy is still based in agriculture, urban job opportunities are scarce. Lacking other options, faced with an economy unable to help them and an ethnic hierarchy that tells them they are worth less than their white-faced or Arab counterparts, they become slaves. Many of the displaced were children in need of a guardian. Many of those guardians became masters. The cycle repeated in the late 1980s, when an estimated 70,000 black Africans were expelled from the country, leaving behind masses of children, many of whom were enslaved.
Slavery is self-perpetuating. A first-generation slave is a desperate man, woman, or, most often, child who accepts degradation in exchange for survival. A second-generation slave knows nothing else. Though Mauritania’s post-colonial struggles have perpetuated and entrenched the practice, it began generations earlier. As in Saudi Arabia, which did not emancipate its slaves until 1967, slavery was a function of extreme wealth discrepency that divided along ethnic lines between Arab and African, skin color lines between white and black, and often between sedentary and nomadic communities, the latter of which lacked recourse for recovering its children abducted into slavery.
www.theatlantic.com/international/archi...
FromJoanne Joanne
#Misrata Caller says The short Grad barrage by #Gaddafi forces Last Night was a failed attempt to strike petrol storage for Misrata
bencnn benwedeman
Photo: customers waiting to withdraw 300 dinars ($170-monthly limit) from badly battered Sahara Bank in #Misrata. yfrog.com/kfcrzjvj
Chris_UNICEF Christopher Tidey
#Libya #Benghazi – 15 volnteers @ Libyan & Proud Kids Clb teaching 93 kids 2 get them back in school. Sat in on Italian lessn! Ciao!
Chris_UNICEF Christopher Tidey
#Libya #Benghazi – 10 yr-old cartoonist, 17 yr-old investgatve reporter! How cool is that!?
Reuters: M. Jibril said Sending weapons to Libyan FFs trying to topple Gaddafi could help speed & end to the civil war & avoid casualties
France defends arms airlift to Libyan rebels
Citing unnamed sources, Le Figaro newspaper said France had parachuted rocket launchers, assault rifles, machineguns and anti-tank missiles into the Western Mountains in early June.
A French military spokesman confirmed delivery of arms, prompting some U.N. diplomats to argue that such transfers without the consent of the Security Council’s Libya sanctions committee could violate the embargo.
“We decided to provide self-defensive weapons to the civilian populations because we consider that these populations were under threat,” French Ambassador to the United Nations Gerard Araud told reporters.
www.reuters.com/article/2011/06/30/us-l...
Skeptical4 Skeptic
Fresh activity in #Zawiya shows high level of coordination between #NATO and #NTC / FFs
Ahmed
It’s a sad story. Terrorists (eg Bush) fighting terrorists (eg Al Qaida) at the expense of innocent ppl. RT @ALibyanEuphoria: and to think WW2 was more legitimate than this bullshit ‘war on terror’.
MisrataPatriots PATRIOTS OF MISRATA
قصة طفلة وُلدت تحت القصف وحصار قوات القذافي Story of a baby girl born under shelling &siege of Qaddafi’s troops youtu.be/U32pdPt7RRg
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Reuters:China on Thurs urged nations to obey U.N. rules about arms transfers to Libya, but stopped short of openly criticizing France after it became the first NATO country to admit arming rebels fighting Gaddafi.
Reuters: NATO was not involved in a French operation to airlift weapons to Libya’s FFs, alliance chief Anders Fogh Rasmussen said on Thurs.
Skeptical4
#Gaddafi obsession with #Misrata will cost him very much bc first FFs to reach #Tripoli will be from #Nafusa, through #Zawiya or #Aziziya
NATO After Libya
The Atlantic Alliance in Austere Times – by NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen
Reprinted by permission of FOREIGN AFFAIRS, (July/August 2011). Copyright (2011) by the Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. ForeignAffairs.com
NATO’s sea and air mission in Libya is the first major military engagement undertaken since the global financial crisis. With European NATO allies drastically reducing their defense spending, there were legitimate fears as to whether they could still afford to respond to such complex crises. Reports early on that the operation lacked sufficient strike capabilities reinforced these fears. But the unprecedented speed, scale, and sustained pace of execution of Operation Unified Protector tell a different story. As of early May, the pace of air sorties had remained high since the beginning of the operation, and strikes had accounted for just under half of those sorties. When requirements changed as Muammar al-Qaddafi’s forces altered their tactics, NATO allies provided more of the high-precision strike capabilities that the commanders needed. Meanwhile, more than a dozen ships have been patrolling the Mediterranean Sea and enforcing the UN arms embargo.
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NATO Strikes 29 June. A lot of hits, especially in Brega. nato.int/nato_static/as…
NATOpress NATO Press
Operational Media Updates: Summary of activities for Operation Unified Protector of the past 24 hours NATO Libya – goo.gl/tD4Tf
NATO 29 June: Key hits: Brega: 12 Vehs, 1Truck, 1 APC, 1 Ammo Store, 1 Compound, 1 Checkpoint;
NATO 29 June: Key hits: Misrata: 1 Multiple Rocket Launcher, 5 Battle Tanks, 2 Artillery Pieces, 3 Military Vehicles;
NATO 29 June: Key hits: Tripoli: 1 Self-propelled AA Gun, 1 Military Tech Vehicle, 2 Multiple Rocket Launchers, 1 Storage Facility.
NATO 29 June: Key hits: Gharyan: 4 Tanks , 1 Veh, 1 Transport; Sirt: 1 Tank, 1 Veh; Waddan: 1 Ammo Store; Nalut: 1 Military Vehicle.
NATO 29 June: Arms Embargo: 3 ships boarded, no denials. IHAM: 2 ships, 3 aircraft.
UKMilOps Maj Gen Nick Pope
On Tuesday night, Army Air Corps Apache helicopters struck check points and vehicle patrols along the main coastal road around Al Khums.
These check points and vehicle patrols were restricting civilian freedom of movement along the main coastal road.
Missile, rocket and cannon fire were used to severely damage or destroy a fixed check point, two military vehicles, and a regime strongpoint
Fleet Air Arm Sea Kings provided surveillance radar support to the attack helicopters.
HMS Liverpool, in the same area, fired a barrage of illumination rounds to facilitate other NATO surveillance operations during the night.
On Wednesday RAF patrols over western highlands of the Djebel Nafousa prosecuted elements of Qadhafi’s forces mustered against area towns
North of Nalut, near to the Tunisian border, an armed pick up truck was destroyed
Three tank transporters carrying main battle tanks were identified north of Yafran
All three transporters and their tank cargos were successfully engaged.
Over the Horizon : Libya, Airpower and Executive War Powers
www.worldpoliticsreview.com/articles/93...
NATO chief optimistic about Libya campaign
NATO’s secretary-general said Wednesday that European countries and Canada can bring the Libya campaign “to a successful end” even without US leadership.
Earlier this month, US Defense Secretary Robert Gates said NATO could face “a dim if not dismal” future if Europeans continue to rely on the US for their security.
NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen’s comments echoed those of Gates, who criticized European allies for not spending more on their own defense.
“The Libya operation demonstrates that the European allies plus Canada and partners in the region can actually take leading responsibility for the operation,” Fogh Rasmussen said in Montenegro during a regional security conference.
“In the past we were used to having American leadership of all operations,” Fogh Rasmussen said. “This time the majority of aircraft have been provided by European allies and Canada and countries in the region.”
The NATO chief said he shared Gates’ concern that "European allies should do their utmost to avoid an increasing gap between the United States and Europe.
www.todayszaman.com/news-248976-nato-ch...
MCS Vancouver to be deployed to Libya mission
HMCS Vancouver will be deployed to join NATO forces participating in the mission to protect Libyan civilians, Canadian military officials say.
The Canadian ship is set to replace HMCS Charlottetown, which was sent to the Mediterranean in March.
HMCS Vancouver carries about 250 officers and crew. (DND)
“Canada remains steadfast in its commitment to protect the Libyan people from threats of violence,” Defence Minister Peter MacKay said in a statement released Wednesday.
Libyan rebel fighters have been clashing with longtime ruler Moammar Gadhafi, who has refused to step aside.
The frigate, stationed in Esquimalt, B.C., carries a crew of about 250 officers and crew and includes a CH-124 Sea-King helicopter and air detachment, the military said.
Canada currently has seven CF-18 fighter jets, two CP-140 Aurora maritime patrol planes, two CC-130 Hercules tankers, a refueller and HMCS Charlottetown in the region to help enforce the UN-backed no-fly zone and arms embargo against Libya.
There are about 650 Canadian Forces personnel in the area.
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird visited Libya this week after Canada recognized rebels fighting Gadhafi as the legitimate government of that country.
www.cbc.ca/news/world/story/2011/06/29/...
and:
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MyFreeLibya
#TataweenPoetry book shopping…‘Songs of Life’ by Abu Qasim Al-Shaby #EpicFind Printed in 1955…Ink fading… flic.kr/p/9Ydx1z
Libyans THANK NATO : “THX NATO” is painted on a road and another saying “THANK YOU” painted on a roof Libya ThankYouNato
LibyanLion
On Tuesday, Apaches struck G checkpoints and vehicles in the city of #AlKhums, which is down the road from #Zliten
N_Benghazi .
There is Benghazi. There’s Tunisia, and there’s Tahrir. And then there’s sitting at home watching it all unfold.
AJE:
AJE report on Amazigh language in Nafusa
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LibyanLion
Reports suggest that BirGhanam is under FF control. They are now clearing it up for any G troops hiding.
#Zawiya is active today. FFs confronting G troops, G suffered some heavy losses due to their ambushes.
Niz_FGM Niz
29/6/11 – Link fixed. Work done by FGMovement in #Tripoli to honour our fallen martyrs…. we will never forget. youtube.com/watch?v=-cba9p…
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Niz_FGM Niz
Nothing ive done can b describe as anything but peaceful acts of civil disobedience,yet StateTV calls for me 2be killed.NILESAT-SHUT IT DOWN
Which country would this be for?
Czech gun maker on verge of Kč 1.2 bln Arab deal
Czech firm Česká zbrojovka is reportedly set to deliver 20,000 pistols and rifles to the police force of an undisclosed Arab country
The gun manufacturer Česká zbrojovka is set to sign a deal to delivery 20,000 guns, rifles and machineguns to the law enforcement authorities of an undisclosed Arab country, the daily Hospodářské noviny reported on Thursday. The prospective deal is reportedly worth Kč 1.2 billion.
“I don’t want to say anything for now. I can only confirm that we’re negotiating with a significant client and that we’re in the final phases of reaching an agreement,” Česká zbrojovka CEO, Lubomír Kovařík, told Hospodářské noviny (HN).
www.ceskapozice.cz/en/business/companie...
Czech Republic’s Foreign Minister Karel Schwarzenberg addresses a news conference in Benghazi
Czech Republic’s Foreign Minister Karel Schwarzenberg addresses a news conference in Benghazi June 29, 2011. Schwarzenberg announced that the Czech Republic regards the National Transitional Council as the legitimate representative for the Libyan people. REUTERS/Esam Al-Fetori (LIBYA –
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Czech Republic recognizes Libya’s NTC, hands over aid
The Czech Republic and Libya maintained sound cooperation in the 1990s, Schwarzenberg said, adding that after talking with the NTC officials, he thought "this kind of cooperation will continue. "
Schwarzenberg also brought humanitarian aid to Libya, for which the Czech government earmarked 2.5 million Koruna (about 147,000 U. S. dollars) to help hospitals in Libya’s eastern region gain medical equipment.
On their way home, the Czech delegation will take a number of children who were injured in the conflicts to receive treatment.
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Skeptical
If FFs reach gates of #Tripoli, then only after they have secured #Zawiya city and #refinery
If FFs liberate crucial #Zawiya, it will get extremely difficult for #Gaddafi that#s why very heavy troop presence there, esp at #refinery
LIBYA_BREAKING
BREAKING:FF have attacked the tyrant’s battalions and inflicted heavy losses on them in the city of Zawia
BREAKING: NATO planes bombed the tyrant’s troops near Ber Alganm south of Zawia
BREAKING:FF of Zawia blew up the arms storage depot of the battalions in the area of Awlad Saqr … and mass arrests in Zawia now Libya
Thanku4theAnger THANKU4THEANGER
Apache helicopters have targeted Gaddafi forces military targets on the coastal road in vicinity of Khoms
Watch this:
LIBTRIP
#Libyan Embassy Protests on 17th Feb 11
VID.:
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BBCBreaking BBC Breaking News
Russian Foreign Minister: arming rebels ‘crude violation’ of UN Security Council resolutions in #Libya; demands explanation from France
Danya
My cousin used to go to school were the principle used to offer kids alcohol #Gergash #Tripoli
#Gaddafi made sure that the eduction system was so corrupt..he stopped any funding going 2 school’s fired all the principles & hired drunks
Commander refutes report that France supplied weapons to Libya’s rebel forces
Reporting from Zintan, Libya—
Reports that France has been secretly supplying weapons to rebels engaged in daily battles with Moammar Kadafi’s forces in the Nafusa Mountain range stunned the world. It also surprised the overall commander of the rebel forces, who said Thursday that his men had never received any such weapons.
“Whoever gave us these arms should come here and tell us where he put them,” said Col. Mokhtar Milad Fernana, overall commander of the rebel fighting forces.
While the front in eastern Libya has grounded to a stalemate, rebels in the mountainous region in the west appear to be gaining momentum in their fight against Kadafi, as they regularly capture towns and villages under Kadafi’s control.
Earlier in the week rebel forces captured a massive desert arms depot filled with military vehicles, ammunition for rockets and large-caliber weapons they have used to fend off Kadafi. Rebels are attempting to push against Kadafi’s forces east toward the town of Gharyan and northward toward the coastal areas near Zawiyah.
A French military official in Paris confirmed Wednesday that they had air-dropped weapons to the rebels in western Libya after the French newspaper Le Figaro, citing an intelligence memo and unnamed officials, said France air-lifted crates full of assault rifles, machine guns, rocket-propelled grenade launchers and Milan anti-tank missiles to rebels in the western mountains.
www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/...
UK sends body armor, police uniforms to Libya
LONDON — Libya’s opposition leader said Thursday that rebels need more weapons and funding, as Britain offered new body armor and uniforms for civilian police officers in the country’s eastern cities.
British Foreign Secretary William Hague said the U.K. was offering 5,000 sets of body armor, 6,650 uniforms, 5,000 high-visibility vests and communications equipment to help police protect rebel leaders and international officials.
But in talks in Vienna, Libya’s opposition chief insisted rebels fighting Moammar Gadhafi’s forces need more and better weapons to win their conflict and spare more bloodshed.
Foreign deliveries of military hardware would give the rebels a chance to “decide this battle quickly (and) to spill as little blood as possible,” said Mahmoud Jibril, of the Transitional National Council.
www.forbes.com/feeds/ap/2011/06/30/gene...
Thanku4theAnger THANKU4THEANGER
To all the Libyans forced to join Gaddafi forces & those who were killed for refusing to obey orders, you will not be forgotten #feb17#libya
Thanku4theAnger THANKU4THEANGER
Very heavy bombardment by NATO in Brega last night from 11pm to 3.30am following end of NATO deadline to G forces
wheelertweets James Wheeler
Bir Ayad #Libya: The center of this strategic waystop. The road in the distance goes back toward #Zintan. June 28, ’11 twitpic.com/5j1eme
Danya
3 years ago when my mother became sick in #LIBYA we took her to a hospital in #TRIPOLI ..the doctor didn’t even have a pen to write with .
Thanku4theAnger THANKU4THEANGER
Tripoli: VIdeo by FFs of 16th Street in Soug Aljuma
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jrLN7b-tMw
wheelertweets James Wheeler
Bir Ayad #Libya: Men on watch are seeking the cool of the meager shade available, not sitting in the open. June 28, ’11 twitpic.com/5j1cti
NATO says not involved in arms aid to Libyan Freedom Fighters
Rebel fighters take up position on the front line, west of Ajdabiyah, June 27, 2011.
(Reuters) – NATO was not involved in a French airlift of weapons to Libyan rebels, the alliance’s chief said on Thursday, sharpening differences over how far Western powers should go to oust Muammar Gaddafi.
France on Wednesday became the first NATO country to openly acknowledge arming rebels seeking to topple Gaddafi, who has resisted an uprising against his rule that has turned into the bloodiest of the “Arab Spring” revolts sweeping the region.
The French weapons airlift has ruffled diplomatic feathers, with some governments questioning whether it contravenes a United Nations arms embargo and goes beyond the terms of a U.N. resolution authorizing the use of force to protect civilians.
NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen, was asked by reporters on a visit to Vienna if NATO was involved in the French move. “No,” he answered.
“As regards compliance with the U.N. Security Council resolution, it is for the U.N. sanctions committee to determine that,” Rasmussen said.
shabablibya.org/news/nato-says-not-invo...
Khiria
Someone please explain why #Russia is being such a pain in the ass with #Libya?
AJE:
Libyan man shares proof of violence in Tripoli
Ali, who has returned to his hometown of Misurata, narrates horror that he faced in Libyan capital.
As the pro-democracy fighters advance in Libya, news of what has been going on in Gaddafi-held areas is being revealed.
Al Jazeera’s Sue Turton has met one man who has managed to escape Tripoli, carrying extraordinary pictures of violence in the capital in his back pocket.
Here is her report on Ali’s return to Misurata.
Ali’s face is concealed in this report for the protection of his family members who are still in Tripoli.
VID:
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Libye – 3 traîtres : Bongo, Jammeh, Wade
Le président gabonais Ali Bongo Ondimba, celui de la Gambie Yayah Jammeh et du Sénégal Abdoulaye Wade, sont les hydres de l’Afrique. Inconsistants, perdus dans leurs tours d’ivoire, incapables de comprendre le monde, à contre-courant de la marche de l’Afrique, ils voguent à vau l’eau, en suivant comme des moutons, le président français, Nicolas Sarkozy.
Peut-on parler de renégats de Benghazi et de renégats Africains ? Sans doute, quoique ceux de Benghazi sont aussi Africains au même titre que les trois chefs d’États africains qui viennent de s’humilier en apportant, qui, leur soutien aux sous-fifres de Benghazi, qui, en faisant des déclarations à l’emporte- pièce. On peut comprendre le président gabonais dont le pays a assuré pendant tout le mois de mars la présidence du conseil de sécurité des Nations unies, par le bais de son représentant permanent auprès de l’organisation mondiale, M. Emmanuel Issozé-Ngondet. Mon Gabon croit qu’il fait partir des grands du monde et avait d’ailleurs été favorable à la résolution contre la Libye qui a tant fait, pourtant, pour ce pays.
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LIBYE – Contre l’engrenage militaire – Urgence d’une solution politique !
— Mots-clés associés : communiqués
Le MRAP a, depuis le premier instant, manifesté sa pleine solidarité aux mouvements populaires pour la démocratie, l’égalité et la justice sociale en Libye, comme avant en Tunisie, en Égypte, ainsi que dans l’ensemble de la région arabe.
Il a aussi condamné la dérive meurtrière du dictateur de la Jamahiriya libyenne – prêt à tout pour se maintenir au pouvoir – et qui devra répondre devant la Cour Pénale Internationale des crimes de guerre qu’il aura commis.
Pour autant, le MRAP se doit de mettre en garde contre la grave et dangereuse aventure guerrière menée aujourd’hui par les forces de l’OTAN, tout particulièrement sous l’impulsion des gouvernements français et britanniques, au nom de « la protection des populations civiles libyennes » alors que l’alliance atlantique prépare actuellement l’opinion publique à ce que les bombardements se poursuivent jusqu’en septembre.
Il est clair que l’intervention militaire ne s’est pas limitée à la stricte application de la résolution 1973 du Conseil de Sécurité des Nations Unies visant à « la protection des populations et zones civiles, et à assurer l’acheminement sans obstacle ni contretemps de l’aide humanitaire et la sécurité du personnel humanitaire ». L’intervention aérienne a causé de nouvelles victimes civiles. En Libye, comme précédemment en Irak et en Afghanistan – malgré des contextes différents – la mémoire nous impose de garder présentes à l’esprit les violations graves des droits humains et, plus généralement des normes du droit international : crimes de guerre ou crimes contre l’humanité.
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alchemist
1 Here is what I expect from the meeting of #AU dictators or as like to call it “Union of African Tyrants & Rapists” as most R illegitimate
2 The #AU dictators lead by their chief rapist #Zuma will: 1- call 4 immediate ceasefire specially by #NATO & the FF citing civilians loss
3 The #AU dictators lead by their chief rapist #Zuma will also 2- Condemn in the strongest terms the alleged supply of arms to “the rebels”
UK sends body armor, police uniforms to Free Libyans
June 30, 2011
LONDON — Libya’s opposition leader said Thursday that rebels need more weapons and funding, as Britain offered new body armor and uniforms for civilian police officers in the country’s eastern cities.
British Foreign Secretary William Hague said the U.K. was offering 5,000 sets of body armor, 6,650 uniforms, 5,000 high-visibility vests and communications equipment to help police protect rebel leaders and international officials.
But in talks in Vienna, Libya’s opposition chief insisted rebels fighting Moammar Gadhafi’s forces need more and better weapons to win their conflict and spare more bloodshed.
Foreign deliveries of military hardware would give the rebels a chance to “decide this battle quickly (and) to spill as little blood as possible,” said Mahmoud Jibril, of the Transitional National Council.
Jibril spoke after meeting Austrian Foreign Minister Michael Spindelegger and a day after France acknowledged air-dropping weapons to the rebels.
French military spokesman Col. Thierry Burkhard said Wednesday that France had airlifted weapons to Libyan civilians in a mountain region south of Tripoli. The deliveries of guns, rocket-propelled grenades and munitions took place in early June in the western Nafusa mountains, when Gadhafi’s troops had encircled civilians.
Britain’s government said it believed the French decision to supply weapons fell within the terms of the United Nations Security Council resolution that authorizes international action in Libya.
But China questioned whether or not the supplying of weapons contravened the international agreement. Russia too has previously complained about the scope of the NATO-led air campaign in Libya.
“China calls on the international community to strictly follow the spirit of the relevant resolution of the U.N. Security Council and avoid taking any action that goes beyond the mandate of the resolution,” Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei told reporters. “We always call for a political resolution to the Libyan crisis so as to restore peace and stability as soon as possible.”
China’s Premier Wen Jiabao said on Monday in London that nations should seek a political solution to demands for Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi to step down after 42 years in power.
In London, Hague said the new supplies from Britain would help the opposition protect the growing community of diplomats and aid workers in eastern Libya.
Police will be able to “better protect Transitional National Council representatives and the significant international and NGO communities in Benghazi, Misrata and other areas of Libya” under opposition control, Hague said.
Jibril also warned that unless the opposition council receives large amounts of foreign money, schools will not be able to open later this year. If follows warnings from the rebels that hospitals are also running short on cash and supplies.
Earlier this week, the opposition was handed an initial $100 million in donor money to pay for salaries and fuel. The international contact group on Libya has already pledged to supply more than $1.3 billion for Libya’s opposition.
Austrian officials, who asked for anonymity because their information was sensitive, said the government was ready to unfreeze some of the billions of dollars frozen in Austrian accounts and funnel them to the rebels but only after making sure that such a move did not violate laws prohibiting the rights of the account holders, many of them private citizens.
Source AP
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1. Europe should stop dithering – Question: do they want Gaddafi out? answer yes. Do the the freedom Fighters need help? answer yes. Is sooner better than later? answer yes – will New Libya remember those that help her during the conflict? answer yes. Will New Libya have the potential to repay? answer probably a thousand
2. times greater than Greece!!!!!!!!!
A dream to ponder on:
It was hard going to sleep with that fact on my mind, the lost 42years, times of suppression and starvation of the mind and soul and ever constant fear. Sleep came so with it a dream.
A Libya clean, fresh and vibrant, tree lined boulevards, gleaming architectural marvels reaching to the sky, not a portrait or green flag in sight. Parks, theatres, mosques, churches, temples and synagogues in harmony, Cities reflecting their African, Arab, Berber and European roots, connected by highways, and high speed train lines stretching from Tunis to Cairo. Schools and Universities free of indoctrination, sponsored by the great universities of the world – Cambridge, Oxford, Yale and Harvard. Hospitals and Medical training facilities that would be the envy of all Africa. Libya’s beautiful coast peppered with Holiday resorts and marinas and water sport facilities that would rival France, Spain and Italy. State of the art low carbon power stations and desalination plants providing clean power and water for Libya and Europe. Great expansive Photovoltaic stations spreading across the desert providing true green power for all. Libya a true emblem of a brave new world and a future we may all aspire to.
“yes, itwas for only but a moment, and then in but a dream
Yet knows the dreamer’s yearning heart, dreams be not what they seem”
All what could have been – but all that could be – “Build it and they will come”
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Comment by Cerrinoart — June 30, 2011 @ 13:46
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Aidworker:
Gadity
Yesterday we visited the UAE camp in Dheba which is around 3km away from Wazin boarder. The camp is in a better condition
in comparison to Rmada camp. The tents are bigger,there’s less people, seems more organised. Red crescent helpers all over
Went 2 the #Libya borders today stood by it. We were speechless. The liberation flag was hanging high
Scouts from Benghazi present. Each responsible for an age group both girls&boys, organising programes songs&games
It was so cute watching the kids respond to different whistle sounds, cheering or calling back. The sun burns are visible on their faces
As soon as a camera is pulled out they gather in big groups and sing the libyan anthem or songs from darna, I tried asking them to sing
Something unrelated to Libya or the revolution they looked at me with blank faces, like I wasn’t making sense. This means everything2them
The amount of talents these children have is amazing mashA. We’ve all noticed it, in&out of camps
I’m in Tunisia :)
The hightlight of yesterdays trip has to be the visit to the Tunisian-Libyan boarder, known as Wazin
Looking at those mountains, the independence flag waving up high. Cars lined up waiting to get in, other going in Libya.
This is the boarder, the quality sucks, taken with bb twitpic.com/5j1uw8
Water truck “Free Nalut” driving towards Libyan boarder ♥ twitpic.com/5j1vmi
Behind those mountains is where all freedom fighters are #aidtrip twitpic.com/5j1wgr
FreeLibyanman
Preliminary #Gallery for Collectible remnants of Ammunition used by #Gaddafi forces in #Nafousa mountain #Zintan on.fb.me/kcYZHA
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Danya
There was a time in #Libya when #Gaddafi used to hang people in front of their houses and then bulldoze the house.
bencnn benwedeman
This week banks in #misrata opened for first time in 4 months. Only opened 3 days a week. City suffering from cash shortage.
LIBYA_WIN
NATO strikes are nice but mostly useless if it’s just weapon bunkers which stocks have been displaced – #Libyans are the ones progressing!
Sure, giving us weapons probably is over-interpreting #UN resolution, but really, #NATO was hardly going anything the shelling death before!
I really am glad #France is our ally. There was a massacre happening in the #Nafusa mountains, no aids or weapons could reach them- OR HELP!
I don’t understand why people bash #France for doing the right thing and giving us weapons to defend ourselves if #NATO wasn’t gonna do it!
PROOF:
The regimen in Bny wleed city is telling the students that they would graduate with A grades without even taking the final exams if they participate in the battle of Misrata
هذا ما يسمى بالتعليم الواطي و الأخلاق الوضيعة
El régimen de BNY wleed ciudad le está diciendo a los estudiantes que se gradúan con un grado sin tomar los exámenes finales si participan en la batalla de Misrata
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Gheblawi
They are growing fast! 12 ‘freedom tomato’ plants twitpic.com/5j2p3h
NYT:
Battle For Libya | June 29, 2011
Training and Yafran photo’s:
www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2011/06/29/wo...
No “mission creep” in Libya, NATO chief vows
June 30, 2011
- NATO chief says Gaddafi regime will “eventually collapse”
- Rebel chief says insurgents need more arms to win battle
By Fredrik Dahl and Michael Shields
VIENNA, June 30 (Reuters) – NATO’s chief said on Thursday it was up to Libyan insurgents to fight Muammar Gaddafi’s forces on the ground and dismissed warnings of “mission creep”, but a rebel leader said they needed more arms to finish the job.
They spoke in Vienna a day after France became the first NATO member to openly acknowledge arming forces seeking to oust Gaddafi, who has so far resisted a three-month-old bombing campaign that has strained the alliance and rebel firepower.
“What rebels have at the moment are very light weapons simply to defend themselves, not weapons to win a battle,” Mahmoud Jibril, the insurgents’ diplomatic chief, told a news conference.
He said rebels were out of money and it could take years for them to start exporting oil again.
NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen separately told reporters the 28-nation alliance had not been involved in the French operation to airlift arms to Gaddafi’s foes and that he knew of no other country carrying out such deliveries.
France said the move did not break a U.N. arms embargo because weapons were needed to defend civilians under threat.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Thursday that arming Libyan rebels was a “crude violation” of a U.N. Security Council resolution adopted in February.
“We asked our French colleagues today whether reports that weapons from France were delivered to Libyan rebels correspond with reality. … If this is confirmed, it is a very crude violation of U.N. Security Council resolution 1970,” he said. U.N. diplomats have said that any arms transfers to the rebels without the prior consent of the United Nations Security Council Libya sanctions committee is a violation of the embargo.
But an objection would have to be raised with the committee, which is deemed unlikely.
Asked whether Paris might have violated the embargo, Rasmussen said: “As regards compliance with the U.N. Security Council resolution, it is for the U.N. sanctions committee to determine that.”
But he said NATO had “successfully implemented” the U.N. Security Council resolution on Libya, the no fly zone, the arms embargo and also the “effective protection” of civilians.
The bombing is backed by a Security Council resolution authorising force to protect civilians, but Britain, France and the United States say they will not stop until Gaddafi falls.
As the NATO operation extends beyond 90 days, fissures have appeared in the coalition against Gaddafi, with Italy calling for a suspension to the bombing and U.S. officials complaining about the lack of European firepower.
Dutch Defence Minister Hans Hillen warned this week against “mission creep”, in comments underscoring alliance divisions.
Rasmussen rejected such fears: “There is no mission creep and there will be no mission creep.”
The former Danish prime minister said: “I do believe that a combination of strong military pressure and reinforced political pressure — more and more isolation of the Gaddafi regime — will eventually lead to the collapse of the regime.”
The rebels’ advances have been slow, although they say they have made considerable progress in the past week.
“At the end of the day … it is for the opposition forces to do the fighting on the ground because we have no intention whatsoever to put troops on the ground,” Rasmussen said.
Jibril, the rebel leader, said that arming the anti-Gaddafi forces could help speed an end to the civil war. “Giving them weapons will be able to decide the battle more quickly, so that we can shed as little blood as possible,” he said.
Source Reuters
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MSF:
From a rock to a hard place: The neglected victims of the conflict in Libya
Date Published: 30/06/2011 12:40
Since war broke out in Libya, over one million people have fled fighting, violence and abuses. They include men, women, children and the elderly, and they are fleeing for their lives.
These victims of war are seeking refuge wherever they can, in the hope of finding safety. As well as Libyans, there are people from Nigeria, Sudan, Somalia, Eritrea, Bangladesh and at least 20 other countries.
Most crossed land borders, while others have risk their lives on the Mediterranean Sea to reach Malta and Italy.
This is the hidden story of the Libyan conflict. The war is having an impact not only on Libyan nationals, but also on the 2.5 million migrants working, living or passing through the country.
Personal stories
www.msf.org.uk/articledetail.aspx?fId=l...
4Adam Adam
A young man took a photo of a poster with the definition of independence inside a classroom at Yefren School. nyti.ms/lkSUWl #Libya
almuntasir
I received my supplies,tonight is going to be a big night Tripoli my biggest mural yet going to take hour to complete but im ready!
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
#Turkey CARGO SHIP “ARON” now departing #Tripoli #Libya after having supplied #Gaddafi’s murder machine. #feb17
Libye/livraison d’armes aux rebelles: Moscou exige des explications de Paris
MOSCOU – La Russie a demandé des explications à la France sur les livraisons d’armes effectuées aux rebelles libyens, a déclaré jeudi le ministre russe des Affaires étrangères, Sergueï Lavrov.
Nous avons demandé aujourd’hui à nos collègues français s’il était bien vrai que des armes avaient été livrées aux rebelles libyens. Nous attendons la réponse, a déclaré M. Lavrov, cité par les agences russes.
Si cela se confirmait, ce serait une violation grave de la résolution 1970 du Conseil de sécurité de l’ONU, a ajouté M. Lavrov.
Ces déclarations interviennent à la veille de la visite à Moscou du ministère français des Affaires étrangères, Alain Juppé, qui doit rencontrer M. Lavrov vendredi.
www.romandie.com/news/n/_Libyelivraison...
Guma_el_gamaty Guma El-Gamaty
A fact: biggest source of arms for FF is Gadhafi himself as his forces always run when attacked leaving large arms and ammunition behind!
Abe:
Got a pallet of orthopaedic braces today, donated by Allied Christian Aid. Will make it with our next container. @LibyanAid
septimius_
Some leaders die to save their ppl, While arab leaders will kill ’their ppl to save themselves twitpic.com/5j2dnu via @Yifrenia #Arabspring
MedAli
Quote of the last days from the UNHCR Remada camp manager: “I have to admit it, Tunisians are doing our job…” #Sigh
Breaking: Tripoli: Gaddafi forces are now broadcasting on 104.3 FM which was used by #NATO to warn civilians before bombing raids Libya
2011feb17
No sign of NATO over Tripoli for the last 2 days. Hope they are helping civilians of Misrata and Nafusa mountain!
Thanku4theAnger THANKU4THEANGER
Kikla:G forces shelling town since 5am.So far today failed twice to enter town& fight ongoing.2 martyrs & 4 lightly injured FFs #feb17#libya
Britain’s Foreign Secretary William Hague says the U.K. is sending body armor, police uniforms and communications equipment to the police force of Libya’s opposition.
Hague said in a statement Thursday that the U.K. was offering 5,000 sets of body armor, 6,650 uniforms, 5,000 high-visibility vests and the communication tools.
The equipment is being supplied to Libya’s Transitional National Council, based in the eastern city of Benghazi.
Hague said the provision would allow police to better protect opposition figures, international officials and nongovernmental groups based in Libya’s eastern cities.
feb17.info/news/live-libyan-unrest-june...
The International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor met Libyan rebel leader Mahmud Jibril here Wednesday, his office said, two days after judges issued an arrest warrant for Muammar Gaddafi.
Prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo “used the opportunity to reiterate the responsibility of Libyan authorities in implementing … the arrest warrants issued” for the Libyan leader, his son Saif al-Islam, and intelligence chief Abdullah al-Senussi, a statement said.
He told Jibril, the top foreign affairs official of the rebels’ National Transitional Council, that the next step in the investigation “will concern the allegations of war crimes that might have been committed by the parties to the conflict, of attacks against sub-Saharian Africans wrongly perceived as mercenaries and of mass rapes”.
Libyan rebel chief Mahmoud Jibril said on Thursday it may take years for his forces to resume oil exports from the country where they are trying to topple leader Muammar Gaddafi.
“No, no oil is being sold. A lot of the oil well system was destroyed, especially in the East,” he told a news conference, adding the system had to be restored.
“We really don’t know when we will be able to do that. You know the situation we are in. It can be it takes months, it can take days, it can also be that it takes years.”
Libya’s opposition leader says rebels fighting Moammar Gadhafi need more and better weapons to win their fight with as little bloodshed as possible.
Mahmoud Jibril spoke Thursday after meeting Austrian Foreign Minister Michael Spindelegger. A day earlier, France acknowledged air-dropping weapons to the rebels.
Jibril also warned that unless the Transitional National Council receives large amounts of money from abroad schools will not be able to open later this year.
Comment on airdrop weapons:
Donald Rothwell, a professor of international law at the Australian National University, told Al Jazeera that France’s arms supplying operations might arguably fall within NATO’s mandate, as outlined by UN resolution 1973.
I think one of the key issues is whether the weapons supplied by the French are defensive weapons, or whether they’re supplied with offensive use in mind.
If the weapons are used for attack, however, the rebels and those arming them could be criminally liable.”
Be tried by 12 or carried by six – It’s a no brainer.
All attack on a ruthless murdering Dictatorship is defense. As long as Gaddafi’s forces in Libya exist no Libyan is safe.
Are leftists like Rothwell born clueless or are they made that way?
I would have thought that evolution would have awarded them all the Darwin extinction prize but somehow they continue to thrive.
Well, leftists like Rothwell survive and thrive in democracies but they are exterminated in Totalitarian societies like Libya.
I don’t know if that’s Ironic, Tragic, or just Life’s “Theatre of the Absurd”.
Breaking: Tripoli update courtesy of Press solidarity in Benghazi.
1. Tripoli: Gaddafi forces are storing corpses of their dead in refrigerators of national cattle & meat company.
EndTyranny101 Ahmed Sanalla
2. Tripoli: Abdulla #Senoussi & family r staying at the Alnfat Hospital in Alfalah area. Top floor was evacuated to accommodate them
3. Tripoli: Gaddafi forces are attacking homes of officers & soldiers who haven’t reported to work (AWL).
4. Tripoli Gaddafi forces kidnap family members of Soldiers & officers who haven’t reported to work (AWL) until they turn themselves over.
EndTyranny101 Ahmed Sanalla
5. Tripoli: Gaddafi forces are moving all weapons & ammunition from base 77 to Alnaser forest by the zoo. using Trees as coverage.
EndTyranny:
Gaddafi for the past 4 years changed the dates when Libya fasts & celebrates Eid Alfaitr &Alatha.He played politics with religon
Al Baghdadi Al Mahmoudi Gaddafi’s PM has claimed that the #Nafousa Mountains are completely under their control & No advances from FF #Libya
African Leaders Scorn NATO From $837 Million Resort as Qaddafi Clings On
African leaders will probably scorn the international campaign against Libya’s Muammar Qaddafi today from the luxury of an Equatorial Guinea resort built by a president who imprisoned critics in the run up to their bi- annual summit.
Equatorial Guinea’s leader, Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, will oversee the African Union meeting at a purpose-built 580 million-euro ($837-million) resort near the capital of an oil- rich nation where three quarters of the population earn less than $2 a day, according to the World Bank.
Obiang, who came to power after overthrowing his uncle in 1979, now presides over an organization that is taking the moral high ground as it looks for a peaceful end to Qaddafi’s rule. Leaders are demanding the North Atlantic Treaty Organization halt its bombing campaign in Libya and accuse the International Criminal Court of pouring “oil on the fire” by issuing an arrest warrant for Qaddafi.
www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-06-30/afric...
AJE:
Libya: War and rape
Have Muammar Gadaffi’s forces used rape as a weapon to suppress Libya’s uprising?
s rape being used as a weapon in Libya?
Muammar Gaddafi, his son Saif and his intelligence chief, Abdullah Senussi, were indicted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) this week charged with crimes against humanity allegedly committed during the Libyan uprising. The ICC said there were “reasonable grounds” to believe that the three men were responsible for the murder and persecution of civilians.
The charges are based on an investigation by the court’s chief prosecutor, Luis Moreno-Ocampo, launched in February at the behest of the UN Security Council.
So far the indictment relates only to the first weeks of the conflict, but it is likely to expand to cover subsequent events. If so, then the court may also be asked to rule on allegations that Gaddafi’s regime has used rape as a weapon against its opponents.
These claims first surfaced in March when a Libyan woman, Eman al-Obeidi, burst into a Tripoli hotel and told journalists she had been raped by security forces. Though she was quickly bundled away, other similar accusations have since emerged.
As Al Jazeera’s Sue Turton has been finding out, getting evidence to substantiate the claims is far from easy.
Some of the content of this film is disturbing.
english.aljazeera.net/programmes/people...
Tweeter asks:
What is wrong with all these old “leaders” ? They think in only old ways………..Ways that have no place in the world anymore……..
Where do these leaders get their ideas from?
Aid ships underway, the Gaza flotilla, with food and med. aid were sabotaged.
Propellorshafts were partially ground through so these aid ships would get into serious trouble whilst at sea.
Sultan said:
“Mubarak had 30 years to reform Egypt, then he tried to do it all in six days. Netanyahu is Mubarak of Israel”
“The people who need an Arab Spring the most are the Israelis and the Palestinians”
AJE:
Gaddafi laid 550 mines (plastic, so hard to detect) nr Misurata. t.co/3KXFeOZ.
english.aljazeera.net/indepth/features/...
Thanku4theAnger THANKU4THEANGER
Gaddafi shelling of civilian areas of Misrata leads to this …. #feb17 #libya youtube.com/watch?feature=…
www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ZC4fZUuq99s#at=176
alchemist
In the early hrs of Thur, #NATO copters struck targets in & near #Brega including the airport & the industrial sector, & al-3arghoob
PeterLeng Peter Leng
#Libya PM said govt forces controlled 80% of Libyan land, only pockets of violence/rebellion. Libya army doing well in face of NATO strikes
PeterLeng Peter Leng
#Libya PM said govt forces controlled 80% of Libyan land, only pockets of violence/rebellion. Libya army doing well in face of NATO strikes
Answer:
septimius_
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@PeterLeng you cant even make up this stuff if you want it to!
PeterLeng Peter Leng
Baghdadi said it was as impossible as farming in the sea for NATO to occupy Libya. Libya strong and powerful, and ready for war
PeterLeng Peter Leng
According to Libyan intelligence, French weapons had fallen into hands of Al Qaeda, so French arms wld be used to kill French Citizens
PeterLeng Peter Leng
Baghdadi Mahmudi said France had been reckless and clearly violated UN resolution – and he demanded UN Security Council session to discuss
PeterLeng Peter Leng
#Libya PM told us this afternoon that French airdrop of arms to rebels was violation of Libyan sovereignty and declaration of war
ma:
Brace yourselves: Libyan state TV reporting “assassination attempt” on Sarkozy in south of France —> youtu.be/gi3GmIrrXU4
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gi3GmIrrXU4&feature=youtu.be
la-la-land…….
Thanku4theAnger THANKU4THEANGER
Tripoli:G forces raiding homes of military personnel absent from work. Keep a family member hostage till absentee surrenders himself #Libya
MOVIE:
Lion of the Desert roars for Libya’s rebels
This epic, Gaddafi-funded portrait of resistance hero Omar Mukhtar is a little hammy but historically on cue
Omar Mukhtar is honoured in Libya as an Arab hero who offered staunch resistance to imperialism. It is surprising, then, that this biopic casts in almost every Libyan speaking role an American or European actor – notably, John Gielgud as Sharif al-Ghariyani, and Anthony Quinn as Omar Mukhtar himself. If you’re thinking “typical Hollywood”, think again. Far from being a Hollywood movie, Lion of the Desert was funded by Libyan dictator, fashion plate and occasional Charlie Sheen impersonator Muammar Gaddafi. Perhaps Gaddafi thought western audiences would take his film more seriously if he cast A-list British and American actors. They didn’t. Lion of the Desert failed to roar at the box office, taking by some reports about $1.5 million against Gaddafi’s $35 million investment. Which is a pity, because –if you can get past the Gaddafi association – it’s actually a pretty good movie.
www.guardian.co.uk/film/filmblog/2011/j...
At least he lost money:)
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
Confirmed: A civilian plane from #Benghazi carrying weaponry landed at an improvised runway in #Nafusa about ten days ago
Was that the airdrop?
Khiria
#Benghazi, #Libya: Old women are writing poems & songs about how #Sarkozy & #France saved their lives.
almuntasir
so im getting my paint ready for the spray and i turn on 104.3 fm to listen to #NATO and loyalists are on it! They managed to hack it!
yes, we heard that, NATO will change channels, don’t worry…..
SKY NEWS:
UK To Give Body Armour To Libya Rebels
The Foreign Secretary has announced that the Government is supplying further body armour and other equipment for use by the Libyan rebels.
In a written statement to Parliament, William Hague confirmed an announcement on May 16 that the Government intended to provide additional practical and material assistance to the National Transitional Council (NTC).
Five thousand sets of body armour, 6,650 police uniforms, 5,000 high-visibility vests, and communications equipment will be donated for the sole use of the civilian police force under the control of the NTC.
In his statement, Mr Hague said: "This equipment will enable the civilian police to carry out their functions more securely and better protect NTC representatives and the significant international and NGO communities in Benghazi, Misratah and other areas of Libya now controlled by the NTC.
news.sky.com/skynews/Home/World-News/UK...
adamschreck Adam Schreck ( Rixos)
I’m sure the cleaning staff enjoyed the peanut M&Ms that went missing from my room. At least I hope it was just cleaners …
June 30, 2011 CNN’s Ben Wedeman talks with a refugee from Tripoli who describes conditions in the city. They’re bad.
VID:
www.cnn.com/video/data/2.0/video/world/...
libyanproud
#Nafusa : #Kikla : Another martyr from this morning’s battles his name is Ahmed AlBandi ! Allah Akbar ! !
LibyaLiberty likes to help out:)
They won’t understand u unless u say “Merci Beaucoup!”
French military air-drop arms to Libya rebels Thank You France!
LIBTRIP
Very emotional documentary about Malak’s story and the death of her siblings cause by #Gaddafi bombardment
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtfGuzepc7E&fea...
bint_
Why’ve ppl suddenly developed a major issue to providing weapons to ppl to protect their homes,bt had no qualms arming Gaddafi in the past?
Gallery: Battle for Libya
Picture 1 of 10
A destroyed aircraft sits on the tarmac at the military airfield in Misurata, the scene of heavy NATO bombing. Western intervention has played a key role in this conflict and revolutionary forces say they would not be in the position they are today without such assistance.
George Henton provides Al Jazeera with a closer look at the many aspects of the war in Libya.
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libyanproud
BREAKING : #Nafusa : #KIKLA : Freedom Fighters have entered and kicked #gaddafi forces out of #gwaleesh . Allah Akbar . #Feb17 #Libya
libyanproud
BREAKING : #Gwaleesh is FREE ! ALLAH AKBAR ! Reminant g forces being removed
FromJoanne Joanne
#NTC send a delegation to African leaders, the AU 17th summit, which opened Thursday in #Malabo Equatorial Guinea
Almanara Libya
#Libya // Press Solidarity: Quoting a reliable source
Gaddafi Forces in Ghout Arraman in #Tripoli City are hiding rockets and tanks under trees
The source also confirmed that they place Tree branches on them when moving around with with the machinery
libyans_revolt
#Gaddafi PM said our forces controlled 80% of Libyan land.!!
That means “only 20% still under hallucination pills influence.”………
Tripoli: Some of Gaddafi forces are reportedly driving around in diplomatic vehicles after having their vehicles targeted by FF
CNN:
Can air power end Libya war?
It was supposed to have been over in a few days. World powers would go in with fighter jets and the world’s most sophisticated precision-guided weapons to render Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi powerless.
But that’s not the way things happened.
As NATO’s airstrikes crossed the 100-day mark, analysts blamed a host of faulty assumptions, including success based solely on surgical airstrikes, for a protracted war that some fear could drag on for more months.
“It’s absolutely wrong to think that an air campaign can win this,” said Andrew McGregor of the Jamestown Foundation and director of Aberfoyle International Security, a Toronto-based agency specializing in security issues related to the Islamic world.
globalpublicsquare.blogs.cnn.com/2011/0...
More Signs That Libya’s Conflict is Heading for a Political Solution
The news that France has begun supplying arms to Libyan rebels is likely to deepen discord within the NATO alliance, which is in charge of the 103-day Western military campaign, but has refrained from giving direct support to the rebels given that the mission was authorized by a U.N. Security Council resolution aimed at protecting Libya’s civilians. While the French deem arming the rebels as permissible within the bounds of the U.N. resolution, many other interested parties, within NATO and outside, regard it as a violation of that resolution’s arms embargo. But such legal niceties are of secondary importance; the bigger problem facing the NATO effort is that the European alliance members who have undertaken most of the combat over Libya near the limits of the resources they can devote to expeditionary warfare. And the U.S. is highly unlikely, given the level of opposition on Capitol Hill to even the current limited support role, to fill the breach. Pressure is growing within the alliance and outside of it to end the military campaign and seek a political solution to the crisis, with the bombing campaign having weakened the regime but not broken it.
globalspin.blogs.time.com/2011/06/30/mo...
4Adam Adam
Dropping arms food & med supplies prevented humanitarian catastrophe & a massacre in #Nafusa Mt that rebelled against Gaddafi.Thanks #France
dernawiya Hanan
#Gaddafi formed a “democratic” govt. W/Executive, Legislative, and Judicial Branches.
While ensuring each indiv. Had a voice, there was no central power other than #Gaddafi in #Libya
#gaddafi layed down the law, w/his military supporters ready to DEFEAT any challengers,
And in #Libya to “defeat” means public hanging or life in underground prison.
Even though Islam calld for respect to both Jews and Christians, #Gaddafi began persecuting them
#Gaddafi led a movement to force Jews out of #Libya,
Even though #Gaddafi’s own mother was a #Libyan Jew.
FreeLibyanman FreeLibyan
Long time we did not hear any strikes from #NATO. did #Gaddafi die?! or #NATO is in holiday??!
Almanara Libya
#Libya #Tripoli // Press Solidarity: Our Correspondent has reported that #Gaddafi’s regime are collecting arms and communication devices inside AlJalaa Hospital at Omar AlMokhtar Street so NATO do not airstrike them
4Adam Adam
Pro-democracy fighter shares proof of violence in Tripoli bit.ly/loxbAL #Tripoli #Libya #feb17
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KCClPHqArY&fea...
Almanara Libya
#Libya // Press Solidarity: Quoting eyewitnesses in #Tripoli city, at night some mercenaries are found at the checkpoint, and the source has mentioned that these mercenaries do not speak Arabic
4Adam Adam
World Report Correspondent, Jennifer London, in London following the money trail of dictator Gaddafi. youtube.com/watch?v=bcce4S… #Libya #Feb17
4Adam Adam
World Report Correspondent, Jennifer London, in London following the money trail of dictator Gaddafi. youtube.com/watch?v=bcce4S… #Libya #Feb17
libyanproud
#Nafusa : #Kikla : Third and Fourth martyrs Ahmed Alzayir and Walid Aljalli of kikla battles . Allah Akbar
Libya Tripoli Hospitals are also being used for mercenaries as well. The mercenaries are black Africans and do not speak Arabic.
Almanara Libya
#Libya // Press Solidarity: Quoting an eyewitness from #Tripoli: Gaddafi Forces are raiding the soldiers homes that have been absent from their work.
Gaddafi Forces issue an arrest warrant if the soldiers are not found at home and capture one of their family members until they hand in themselves.
The source has reported that a number of girls have been found with the marks of torture on their bodies after they were raped by Gaddafi Forces
Gaddafi:
I told you, my they people want me!
farest.tumblr.com/post/7086246590/serge...
“We decided to provide defensive weapons to civilians because we consider that these populations are threatened” French rep. in UN
MERCI FRANCE!!!!!
Libya
In the Brother Leader’s bunker
On the surface, life goes on. Beneath it, Libyans nervously watch and wait
HOURS after Colonel Muammar Qaddafi was indicted by the International Criminal Court at The Hague on June 27th, a rebel group calling itself the Free Generation Movement furtively torched a billboard in the heart of Tripoli, Libya’s capital, showing him in dress uniform. The impoverished residents of Souk al-Juma, one of Tripoli’s rubbish-strewn suburbs, quietly cheered the news of the arrest warrant. “I saw it on a television,” whispers a delighted video-games salesman. “He’s finished—game over, Qaddafi.”
Maybe so. But his security service is still cracking down on Tripoli’s restive suburbs. Every night armed checkpoints ensure that whole districts are locked down. Plain-clothes policemen still go from house to house, taking away suspected rebels or their sympathisers. “Some never come back,” says a young man who was detained for three days.
Fear stalks the capital. If you ask people about politics, they tend to flee into the city’s ill-stocked shops and unpaved alleys to escape the eyes of informers. “Neighbours are always watching,” says a resident, playing loud music to avoid being overheard. He turns it up even louder at night to drown out the sound of police guns. “They shoot for hours,” he says. “Often we cannot sleep.”
www.economist.com/node/18897605?story_i...
Libya’s money for Libyans
The world community is holding billions of dollars in Libyan assets. Now is the time to unfreeze those assets, grant the Libyan people some of their own money and alleviate the suffering.
Libya is undergoing great turmoil at the hands of a brutal regime simply because the Libyan people want to experience what others take for granted: freedom and democracy. Though parts of Libya are secured from Moammar Kadafi’s retaliation, these areas remain in desperate need of aid. The world community is holding billions of dollars in Libyan assets in their respective banks. Now is the time to unfreeze those assets, grant the Libyan people some of their own money and alleviate the suffering.
As I write this, Kadafi is systematically trying to destroy all those who dare oppose him. His brigades, by most estimates, have massacred more than 10,000 of their own people, devastated cities, towns and villages such as Misurata and Zawiya and displaced more than 50,000 people to camps in Tunisia and eastern Libya.
www.latimes.com/news/opinion/commentary...
tonybirtley tony birtley
will Libya cater for all Libyans. the islamists, theliberals? disagreements showing on frontlines between those who pray and those who don’t
grafixel
Ifi remember right #Qatar announced and did delivery of weapons to #Libya FF long ago.Why does only now same action by #France cause debate?
tonybirtley tony birtley
the shape of a new libya is probably going to be different from the one envisaged 4 months ago. Divisions may be hard to repair.
Thanku4theAnger THANKU4THEANGER
Tripoli: latest in G forces use of civilian places for ammo storage to avoid Nato, now using Jala Hospital in Omar Mukhtar road.#feb17#Libya
4Adam Adam
On Senate floor, Marco Rubio calls for assassination of Libya’s Moammar Gaddafi wmnf.org/news_stories/o… #Libya #feb17
www.wmnf.org/news_stories/on-senate-flo...
tonybirtley tony birtley
so the french are dropping weapons to the rebels in Libya for defensive reasons. who judges and what is UN resolution 1973 worth. Confusing
septimius_
*A SOBERING #FACT! 867 #journalists have been killed since we began keeping records in 1992 bit.ly/9p6m8J #CPJ
cpj.org/killed
NATO jets flying lower than usual over #Tripoli today tho no sign of airstrikes. They’re almost as loud as pro-gov supporters’ car horns
tonybirtley tony birtley
bid sad leaving misurata by boat to Malta. unsure of how things will turn out and leaving behind some good people who helped us a lot.
4libya
I like to thank #France for supporting free #Libya by following UN mandate 2 protect civilians & sending weapons to help stop massacres!
derna
How ironic that #Gaddafi began plotting to overthrow King Idris in 1959, when oil was discovered in #Libya.
Thanku4theAnger THANKU4THEANGER
Breaking: Tripoli: 2 G forces vehicles destroyed & 4 G forces injured at AlMaary street in Old town (AlMedina AlQadima) #Feb17 #Libya
Mushu
Oh Allah, let this blessed Friday be the day #Gaddafi falls.
LIBYA_WIN
I stand a witness, being in #Tripoli at the beginning of the conflict, even I had heard talk of direct orders by #Gaddafi to rape all women!
FreeLibyanman FreeLibyan
according to that, #Aisha is also part of crazy family’s decisions in shoot to kill policy .
4Adam Adam
#Libya’s 100 yrs Journey fr Colonization 2 Gaddafi’s"FreedomSocialismUnity" Aït Menguellet [En]
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yT-lFUwVebA&fea...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcQBQqNqtuo&fea...
Thanku4theAnger THANKU4THEANGER
Breaking: Tripoli: Heavy fire exchange at AlSawani bridge. Many G forces killed. Allah Akbar!
Smiffys
Libyans you are too honest. Never tell a Journalist anything anymore. They are there to make a story and don’t care about your welfare.
LibyanLion17 A Free Libyan
Reports that #France stated that it will not cease sending arms, as it is legally allowed & morally the right thing to do
Falep40
france is far more helping libya than russia.
very good news. Thank you France
Thanku4theAnger THANKU4THEANGER
Leader & Martyr of Zintan Mohamed Madani on 16 Feb. Men like him is why Gaddafi is hiding in holes youtu.be/xLOJWm4yo2c
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLOJWm4yo2c&fea...
Mushu
Just saw Aisha #Gaddafi’s interview. Doesn’t look like a (wo)man in mourning..
Thanku4theAnger THANKU4THEANGER
In Misrata … Gaddafi you messed with the wrong City youtu.be/1NHKFlP3QP4 #Libya #Feb17 #1JULY
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AlJazeera Arabic – Apparently, FFs in #Kufra captured 17 Somalian mercenaries today.
dovenews Libyan™
Reports that the #Egyptian court may issue a court order on Saturday 2nd July to stop #Gaddafi’s TV channels from broadcasting on #Nilesat.
4Adam Adam
Libya’s young generation struggled for getting a job, car, house or even to travel. Today they struggle for something more precious dignity!
moiatable
#Libya – Russia just angry with France about arms drops because #France sent in product samples before they did!
AJE:
- Libya
Brahim Beitelmal, the head of Misurata’s military council, has told Al Jazeera’s Sue Turton that the rebels there are talking with French authorities in the hopes of being supplied with weapons, much like their co-revolutionaries to the south in the Nafusa Mountains have been receiving machine guns and RPGs by air drop.
Beitelmal said he hoped the French would say yes but couldn’t say whether they would.
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Heinz: FFs are now moving forward in Zlitan and #Khums. #Khamis G. has become quiet after C&C bombed in #Zlitan.
dovenews Libyan™
#France has supplied arms to #FF & #Russia accused France on Thursday of committing a “crude violation” of a U.N.
WEELULE
Aisha your father has been a guide to ignorance and bigotry, and a symbol of tyranny, cruelty, madness and destruction
david_bachmann_
#Libya NTC head #Jibril spending a night and morning in Vienna. Met Austrian foreign minister + continued to Berlin thereafter.
SecularLibya
#Gharyan: #NATO bombing G forces camps in several areas including the River camp near the highway #
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SIRTE is coming for you G is.gd/dmpTKX #Feb17 #Libya #1JULY
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REUTERS:
Gaddafi’s daughter acknowledges talks with Libya rebels
- Aisha Gaddafi says father is a guide, symbol for Libyans
- Ready to ally with “devil” armed rebels to stop bloodshed
PARIS, June 30 (Reuters) – Libya is involved in direct and indirect talks with rebels trying to overthrow Muammar Gaddafi, the Libyan leader’s daughter said, although the Benghazi-based opposition has ruled out further contact with Tripoli.
Aisha Gaddafi also told French television in an interview aired on Thursday that her father — who is subject of an arrest warrant by the International Criminal Court — was a guide for the Libyan people and had no reason to leave the country.
“There are direct and indirect negotiations and we should stop letting Libyan blood,” she said, speaking through an interpreter in a Tripoli hotel.
“And for that we are ready to ally with the devil and that is the armed rebels,” the 35-year-old lawyer told France 2 television. It was unclear when the interview was filmed.
The rebels said last week there had been contact with Gaddafi’s government. However, the ICC’s issue of arrest warrants on Monday for the leader and his son Saif al-Islam had closed the door for talks, rebel spokesman Mahmoud Shammam said on Wednesday.
More than 90 days into a NATO bombing campaign, the Libyan leader is refusing to relinquish power after 41 years, leaving Western and Arab states counting on a combination of rebel advances on Tripoli and any uprising in the capital to dislodge him.
Aisha Gaddafi played down suggestions that her father might go. “This word departure, departure, departure … what I find strange is where do you want him to go? This is his country, his land, his people,” she said.
“Where would he go? There is something you don’t understand and you will never understand. My father is a symbol, a guide.”
Gaddafi’s daughter said one of her children and a brother had been killed by the NATO-led bombardment, and attacked French President Nicolas Sarkozy, who faces a presidential election next year.
France confirmed on Wednesday that it had air-dropped arms to rebels in Libya’s Western Mountains, becoming the first NATO country to acknowledge arming the insurgency against Gaddafi.
“I send a message to the mothers and wives of (French) pilots that are bombarding us,” she said. “Your husbands are not protecting civilians, but killing children and our people to satisfy Sarkozy who thinks the more Libyans he kills the more votes he’ll get in elections.” (Reporting by John Irish; editing by David Stamp)
Forces Kadhafi ont brûlé 15 maisons appartenant à des personnes qui soutiennent la révolution dans #Brega #Libye #kadhafoucrimes
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Tell Muamar & his sons … In Zuwara there are TRUE MEN youtu.be/D4-dnqGyseQ #Feb17 #Libya #1JULY
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Defence
News Article
HMS Liverpool drives Gaddafi’s gunboats back to port
A Military Operations news article
30 Jun 11
The main gun of HMS Liverpool has recently driven four boats back to shore as the destroyer once again thwarted Colonel Gaddafi’s forces off Libya.
www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/DefenceNews/...
FreeLibyanman
everytime I tell my mum abt ppl killed by #Gaddafi forces, she instantly says (where #NETO**!) @NATO LOL.tink i ve 2 give her Rasmussen’s No
You gotta love Libyan moms!!!!!
dovenews Libyan™
70 officers & 200 soldiers have arrived to #Alrrujban after defection from Gaddafis regime and joined the #17feb revolution. #Nafusa
4Adam Adam
Major-Gen. AbdelFattah Younes: We do not want to attack #Sirte but they need to raise the white flag so they become a part of the new #Libya
dovenews Libyan™
10 people were injured due to the heavy bombardment on #Misrata by #Gaddafi forces. #Libya #Misrata #GaddafiCrimes
Danya
Walhi they are hayjing ow emdeyrn jow fe bab el azizyaha.. May etashmoush bokal :s…3aiiib! Ow hne ma3ndsh bnat and owlad yergso em3a ba3d!
libyans_revolt
#Gaddafitactics: #Gaddafi heard that #FF’s getting close to get him, He ordered his spokesman to put a poster saying “Gaddafi in Venezuela”
Alexblx
On Thursday 30th June 2011, @Alexblx said:
#FathiTerbil – ’the #Benghazi lawyer and human rights activist whose work representing the families of the victims massacred at #Tripoli ’s Abu Salim prison in 1996 ultimately led to the #17February revolution
www.enduringamerica.com/home/2011/6/30/... #Libya
THANKU4THEANGER
Mother of martyr in Nafusa praises God & asks for patience as she sees her son. Her faith & faith of others like her is why #Feb17 ’s victory is inevitable
VID:
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Skeptical4 Skeptic
So sad that many Libyans forced to fight for G are being sacrificed in this attrition war, #NATO should increase strikes&arm FFs instead!
FreeLibyanman
any news about the city of #Alshgega.if really confirmed, gonna be huge bang on the head of the murderer Gaddafi
viva #Libya viva Freeworld
LIBYA_WIN
#nothingsmoreirritating than #Gaddafi , his #Libyan brainwashed goons, his hired guns, his ex-followers jumping the #feb17 revolution train.
LIBTRIP LIBYA TRIPOLI
Orphanage Care Home in #Misrata taking care of 113 children – #Libya — دار الايتام — مصراته 29/06/2011
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Skeptical4 Skeptic
#Brega front is black hole sucking #Gaddafi resources, attrition warfare by #NATO, that’s why #Younis said #Sirte liberation in 24 hours
20arb11
1 2 3 inshaAllah #Libya will be free. 4 5 6 gaddafi might leave in 2 weeks. 7 8 9 Gaddafis killings are a crime. _
Guma_el_gamaty Guma El-Gamaty
AU summit today some african corrupt dictators r sad Gadhafi will b out soon no more bribes! in their pockets 2 buy their votes and support
LibyanLion17 A Free Libyan
G forces in #Brega took another fierce beating today, hours of constant NATO attacks via air and sea.
Libya’s Gadhafi calls for volunteers, women answer
By David McKenzie, CNN
Tripoli, Libya (CNN) — Embattled Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi is calling for fresh volunteers in a months-long war with rebels attempting to bring about an end to his 42-year rule — and women of all ages are answering, CNN has learned.
Women from in and around Gadhafi’s stronghold of Tripoli have been traveling south to a training facility in Bani Walid to practice with weapons, a common sight in a country where young girls receive military training in schools.
As NATO’s airstrikes crossed the 100-day mark and rebels continue to fight to oust Gadhafi, he is tapping everything and everyone in his arsenal to hold on to power.
At the training facility in Bani Walid, women are training to “defend Moammar and the country,” said Sgt. Faraj Ramadan, a woman who is training other women to properly handle weapons.
“They train to use it, assemble it and take it apart, and to shoot,” she told CNN recently. “They were trained and got excellent scores.”
At a recent graduation at the facility, 40-year-old Fatima Masoud said she liked the training. She said she left her textile job every day at 4 p.m. to train.
“I liked training and defending my country, and now I’m am training women from all ages to use weapons,” she said.
It is unclear how many have answered Gadhafi’s call or how many had graduated from the program at Bani Walid.
But women are fighting alongside government forces.
A woman, who did not want to identified, fresh from the frontlines, attended the graduation. She was still wearing a cannula in her wrist.
“Do not underestimate any woman in Libya, whether old or young,” the woman said. “The woman is still able to perform more than you think.”
Gadhafi’s government claims it has handed out more than a million weapons to civilians since the uprising began. CNN cannot independently verify the claim.
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Inphinite_
#Pricesthatshockyou Black market petrol in #Libya (one of Africa’s biggest producers!) 30 times prices at the pump! #Feb17
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Breaking: Gheryan: NATO bombing G forces camps in several areas including the River camp near the highway #Feb17 #Libya #1JULY
FromJoanne Joanne
#Brega was shown today who is BOSS by both #Nato ships and Nato Fig
bencnn benwedeman
#Misrata military spokesman says they are in talks with France to obtain weapons. French Defense Ministry yet to comment. #Libya #Feb17
Thanku4theAnger THANKU4THEANGER
#Feb17 getting more Weapons, Recognitions & Victories. G & his gang hiding in tunnels, hospitals & schools. Our dawn is breaking #Libya
20arb11
Is Gaddafi going to “organize” a demonstration in #Tripoli by Africans supporting him???? #Libya
FreeLibyanman
The next city is #Alasaba which is only 20km from #Gheryan if liberated, then 1 way traffic to #Tripoli.#Gaddafi needs 2 move now 2 #Sirte
La France défend sa décision de larguer des armes en Libye
NEW YORK/PARIS (Reuters) – La France a défendu sa décision de parachuter des armes aux insurgés libyens, une opération à laquelle l’Otan n’a pas été associée et qui suscite jeudi une controverse, les Nations unies ayant imposé en février un embargo sur les armes à la Libye.
Paris a reconnu mercredi que son armée avait procédé à des largages d’armes légères et de munitions afin de protéger les populations qui n’avaient pas les moyens de se défendre.
“Nous avons décidé de fournir des armes défensives aux populations civiles parce que nous considérons que ces populations sont menacées”, a déclaré mercredi soir à la presse le représentant permanent de la France auprès des Nations unies, Gérard Araud.
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Libya’s money mismanaged by Gaddafi
Libyan investment authority
Management information report:
September 30 2011
45 pages of info:)
tinyurl.com/3mbagzh http://tinyurl.com/62hzgkz
MORE MONEY INFO:
Global Witness: Another leaked document on #Libya Investment Fund.#LIA yfrog.com/h8xw7fbj
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LibyanLion17 A Free Libyan
#Zliten FB Page: Clashes between FF + G forces on the city’s bridge. #Libya #Feb17
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Tripoli : Heavy G security in city tonight specially Tajura, Soug aljuma , Seyahya, Janzur with fire exchanges in several areas #Feb17#Libya
Reports of NATO activity around #AlKhums
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
Apache helios bombing #Gaddafi forces between #GhutAlruman & #AlKhums now. Also Sea to Ground missiles on #Brega G forces.
Free Dr Rida Mazagri
Dr. Rida Mazagri is Libyan-American neurosurgeon that works in Charleston West Virginia, went to back Libya and been arrested by Gaddafi forces since 16/03/2011
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Tripoli’s message to the world #Feb17 #Libya #1JULY yfrog.com/h8k9bthj
INTERVIEW AISHA GADDAFI VID.:
septimius_
To those who want to torture themselves and want to hear daddy’s girl! universalsubtitles.org/fr/videos/EEX7… #Libya
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Ahmed
I don’t know how many Tanks Gaddafi has left..but he has plenty. FF in east had 20, majority were destroyed by NATO in April, other were captured by G forces after the strike. ..In Nafousa mountains FF captured 2 T-55 from Alqaa base which they took a few days back and a couple in misurata at best..and u cant just send a couple into the field without support and missiles to fire!
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Heavy clashes on Zletin bridge taking place now between FFs and G forces #Feb17 #Libya #1JULY Allah Akba
Gharyan, dernière grande ville contrôlée par les forces de Kadhafi est “menacée” Les révolutionnaires st à 30km et l’OTAN bombarde la ville
Papaki
There is no stalemate. That’s just the new bogus meme of the “Save Gaddafi” camp. We’re winning. That is their fear
Libya Outreach Group:
Situation Report:
Libya – June 30, 2011
On June 29, 2010 Gaddafi soldiers were reported as injuring themselves to avoid battle, Gaddafi forces launched 11 rockets packed with metal balls into Misrata, Libyan TV reports that NATO air strikes killed 11 people in market in Tripoli, France announced that it had airlifted weapons to opposition forces in western mountains area; NATO stated that it had all the resources it needed to finish its mission; a weapons depot explodes on the outskirts of Benghazi; Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohamed al-Orabi met with Gaddafi Foreign Minister Abdul Atti Obiedi at the African Union summit in Equatorial Guinea; Gaddafi’s health minister was in Egypt on Wednesday to ask officials for medical supplies to meet shortages in Libya; Jean Ping, Chairman of the African Union Commission, states that the ICC arrest warrants “pour oil on the fire” instead of helping end the war; International Contact Group delivers $100 million to NTC, first payment of $1.3 billion pledge made in Abu Dhabi; ICC Chief Prosecutor Moreno-Ocampo states his office will investigate alleged war crimes committed by both sides, specifically claims of attacks on Sub-Saharan Africans thought to be mercenaries; NTC Finance Minister asks merchants to deposit their money in banks in a bid to tackle the liquidity squeeze in Libya’s liberated areas; NTC to review Gaddafi economic contracts; the Czech NGO People in Need (Člověk v tísni) secured 150,000 USD worth of medical equipment destined for a field hospital in the Libyan city of Daphnia; over 1,200 people are reported missing in Misrata; and The Libyan National Dialogue Conference has been rescheduled for July 9-11 in Rome, Italy.
Significant opportunities remain for international policymakers to positively impact the situation in Libya, such as by:
• Recognizing the National Transitional Council as the sole, legitimate representative of the Libyan people until Libyan civilians can hold democratic elections
• Unfreezing of Gaddafi regime assets as a means of facilitating humanitarian relief efforts in Libya to protect civilians from starvation and to facilitate peace and stability in liberated areas
• NTC to keep meticulous records of all expenditures to ensure transparency; said records should be made public as needed to ensure accountability and legitimacy
• Lifting of sanctions on air travel to Libya to help accelerate humanitarian relief, post-conflict, national reconciliation and democracy planning and development programs
• Formulating clear and consistent consensus of how to achieve ultimate goal of removing Gaddafi from power, marshaling all resources necessary to execute consensus vision, and ensuring that the country is able to smoothly transition into its pre-democracy phase
• Providing more humanitarian aid to the Libyan people in Western besieged cities, Misrata, Nafusa mountain region, Zintan and refugees at the border
• Providing pro-democracy fighters with weapons as a means of self-defense and participation in their struggle for freedom
• Protecting natural resources, such as natural water reserves and oil fields, along with natural heritage sites and ancient ruins, which have been threatened by Gaddafi forces
• Deploying fact-finding missions to Tripoli as a means of gaining access to prisons and facilities reported to house many kidnapped persons; including Ain-Zara and Abu Saleem prisons
• Preventing the creation of a power vacuum by promoting and facilitating the post-Gaddafi political transition process; investing in systems and structures that support post-conflict planning dialogue and programs that build leadership and management competencies
• Disabling Gaddafi’s capacity to circumvent UN Sanctions, particularly in the acquisition of oil through third parties, and repatriation and harboring of funds through key officials abroad
• Preventing foreign-national mercenaries from entering Libya and focusing on countries that continue to provide support to Gaddafi
• Widening NATO efforts to the full extent possible under UN Resolution 1973 to protect civilians and oust Gaddafi from power
• Reinstituting American participation and leadership in the NATO mission
MORE HERE:
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Violents combats entre résistants et forces de #Kadhafi sur le pont de Zliten (entrée de la ville)
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FFs of Tripoli in Misrata message is clear "We’re on our way with our brothers from Misrata " youtu.be/Hlf1BeUk6Zc #Feb17 #Libya
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RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
by SecularLibya
#Freedomfighters in surprise attack near #BerGhanam killed a group of #Gaddafi forces, rest fled & left behind three 4×4 vehicles. #Libya
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
#Kikla: #Freedomfighters have entered & kicked #Gaddafi forces out of #Gwaleesh. #Libya #feb17
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
#Kikla has been under attack today. It’s being shelled & #Gaddafi forces have tried to enter it twice. #Libya #feb17
libyanproud
Nafusa : to clarify what was liberated is Western #Qwaleesh (S of #Kikla), to the E there’s Eastern Qwaleesh (W of #Miskah)
Heinz: Brega- Apache & Tornado attacks. Daffi dig in point on highway from B. to south destroyed & FFs now control the Hway.
SecularLibya
Heinz: Lots of airstrikes on G troops in #Gharyan. #RasLanuf – Mostly polit. officers here who kill defectors & who are in panic now.
Amazigh_
Gaddafi supporters stand behind fence of Bab al-Aziziya in Tripoli. The irony of the photo is killing me. #Libya twitpic.com/5ja9af
Tripolitanian
#Russia shld criticize #Gaddafi for turning the guns on his own ppl before criticizing #France for helping ppl defend themselves.
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
3am in Sfax #Tunisia: 5 Libyans on sat-phones arrange delivery of arms/goods to #Gaddafi. Tunisian bizman says he’s made 15k helping them.
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
#Panama CARGO SHIP “MSC GRACE” & #NATO Ship “214181405” both now in port #Benghazi #Libya #feb17
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
#Turkey CARGO SHIP “YUSUF CEPNIOGLU” 37.15883˚/11.34667˚ Speed/Course: 13.7 kn/156˚ w/ 3rd party contraband for #Gaddafi #Libya @NATO
RRowleyTucson Robert Rowley
#Turkey CARGO SHIP “YUSUF CEPNIOGLU” 37.15883˚/11.34667˚ Departed: #LaGoulette #Tunisia, Dest: #Tripoli #Libya #feb17
From Tunisia With Love
Tunisia’s revolution earlier this year, which toppled longtime ruler Ben Ali, is widely considered to be the spark that started the “Arab Spring,” the widespread popular revolts across the Middle East and North Africa. Situated on Libya’s western border, Tunisian citizens have had long-standing relationships with their Libyan neighbors.
A Tunisian delegation representing the National Alliance for Peace and Prosperity, a nascent political party formed in the aftermath of the revolution, recently visited Benghazi. One of the first political entities to recognize Libya’s National Transitional Council, the Peace and Prosperity party came to Benghazi to announce new aid programs.
“We’ve come to Benghazi free Libya to give support to our Libya brothers,” said Aleksander Elrgaieg, head of the Peace and Prosperity party.
feb17.info/media/from-tunisia-with-love
A Glimpse Inside Libya’s Finances
International bankers flocked to Libya in recent years to advise the country on how to invest its oil riches. Now, a previously undisclosed audit of the country’s investment fund depicts a portfolio in chaos.
Until last year, Col. Moammar Gadhafi’s Libyan Investment Authority had never audited its financial statements or investments. Officials at the fund had no way of proving what many of their holdings were worth, according to an audit report by KPMG LLP reviewed by The Wall Street Journal. Basic internal controls to protect the fund’s assets were missing.
There were “no effective policies in place” to police …
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feb17voices Feb 17 voices
LPC #Misrata: Residents have observed switch towards use of anti-personnel equipped GRAD rockets against city in past days. #libya
Gaddafi’s regime could be entering a final phase,with reports that the main pipeline supplying oil to Tripoli has been cut.Channel4news