Friday, March 4, 2011

Gadhafi must leave office and leave Libya: Obama

President Barack Obama said that Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi has lost its legitimacy to rule and insisted that "to leave power and go" in his clearest statement of support for the rebels trying to overthrow a regime of 41 years. Obama did not rule establishing an exclusion zone in the Libyan airspace, a move that would mean an act of war against the North African nation, explained the Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, because it would require bombing its air defenses.

Although Obama said he evaluated a wide range of options, stressed that the U.S. was helping the refugees, seeking to avoid a humanitarian crisis. "Let me be clear about this. Colonel Gadhafi need to leave power and go. " The president announced the use of aircraft in humanitarian efforts to repatriate fleeing Egyptians stranded in Libya and Tunisia.

The Pentagon ordered two naval ships entering the Mediterranean, but Obama did not talk about possible military operations, which could include air strikes to support the rebels. The planes would leave for Tunisia today, defense officials said asking not to be identified. Obama's remarks are the most extensive since the revolt began in Libya.

The president said his main goal was to minimize civilian deaths and acknowledged his fear that the violent crisis is at a standstill. Obama also seemed to encourage the forces loyal to Gadhafi to abandon it. "Those around you must understand that the violence perpetrated against innocent civilians will be monitored and be held accountable for it." "We are not leaving any options off the table.

We considered various options and contingency plans. No decisions have been made on further action, "said Secretary of Defense Robert Gates. The Defense Department revealed that on board the USS Kearsarge is a fleet of 42 helicopters, more than two thousand marines and medical facilities, while the USS Ponce travel two thousand soldiers.

In addition to its naval presence, the United States and several allies Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) have taken several steps to the situation in Libya, as a warning call to base troops on the Greek island of Crete . He was born on June 5, 1972 at the headquarters of Bab al-Azizia in Tripoli, where the family lived from Colonel Qaddafi.

It is the second son of Libyan leader Muammar Gadhafi and his second wife Safia Farkash. President of the Gadhafi Foundation for Charity and Development (GICDF, in English), theoretically dedicated to issues of human rights, development and support. Owns a group of private equity media called "9 / 1" (referring to the date of the coup that turned Gadhafi father), which includes a satellite television channel (Al-Libiyya), two newspapers ("Ayuya "and" Corina ") and web pages as" Al-Libiyya.

" Through the Human Rights Association is also highly active towards the same, making numerous campaigns for the release of political prisoners with some success. This Association has also launched campaigns against torture in Libya and the Middle East and has worked to improve the places of detention.

In its diplomatic efforts, Saif highlighted by proposing a peace plan for Israeli-Palestinian conflict based on a two-state solution, called "Israelina" (contraction of Israel and Palestine). Through its chairmanship of NGOs repeatedly supported the conflicts in the Gaza Strip. Over time, Saif has gained political weight to gain experience.

United States has expressed its satisfaction about his possible election as successor to his father, and France is benefiting commercially from their friendship through major commercial and military agreements. No need of foreign intervention to end the crisis in Libya, said Saif al-Islam, son of Libyan leader Muammar Gadhafi said when asked about an offer of mediation made by Venezuela.

Saif said he had not heard of the proposal by Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, but added: "We have to say thanks (...) but we can and we are capable enough to solve our issues with our own people, ourselves. No need for any foreign intervention. "They are our friends, we respect, we like, but are far away.

They have no idea about Libya. The country is in the Middle East and North Africa. Venezuela is in Central America. " Saif said he had not spoken with his father, but last Wednesday he had discussed "many things", including the crisis. Analysts are skeptical that Chavez, an admirer of Gadhafi who has visited Libya on six occasions, to put an immediate end to fighting in the country.

The Minister of Information and Communication of Venezuela, Andres Izarra, said the Chief Minister of Foreign Affairs of his country, spoke with Libyan couple, who confirmed that the Government of Gadhaffi supported the idea of an international commission. Izarra said the Arab League has expressed interest in Chavez's proposal to send an international commission to talk to both parties in Libya.

However, the president of the rebel National Council of Libya rejects the notion of talks with Gadhafi.

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