.- The Colonel Muammar Gadhafi forces continue to bomb the rebel positions today in eastern Libya, while Western countries were close to the opposition which has lost two cities in recent days. U.S. President Barack Obama announced that he will appoint a representative to the Libyan revolt, revolt leading 25 days.
From Brussels, EU leaders gave a boost to the National Transitional Council (CNT) based in Benghazi, to consider "political party", after France recognized him on Thursday as "legitimate representative of the country." On the ground, the regime's forces launched at least two air strikes east of Ras Lanuf, against a checkpoint of the insurgents and a refinery, according to journalists.
This strategic oil city, southwest of Benghazi, a stronghold of the rebellion, became, for a week in the advanced stage of the rebels in eastern Libya. But the insurgents had to leave on Thursday because of heavy shelling by forces loyal to the regime. "His dominance is complete. Fired from ships and air control," said a doctor at Brega.
According to medical sources, the fighting on Thursday in Ras Lanuf left at least 10 dead and dozens wounded among the rebels. On Friday, a reporter saw the evacuation of at least five bodies of this city. The heavy shelling on Ras Lanuf have slowed the progress of the rebels who left Benghazi to conquer the coastal cities to Tripoli.
On Saturday, insurgents had come to Ben Jawad, a village situated a few miles west of Ras Lanuf, but were expelled the following day by the forces of Gadhafi and attacks have grown steadily since then. In Zauiya, (40 km west of Tripoli) regime forces celebrated his victory Friday in the rebel stronghold officially fell on Wednesday after two weeks of fierce resistance, as a journalist.
According to rescue workers on the border with Tunisia, a man arrived from Zauiya at night said that the situation is "catastrophic" in the city and that there are "dead everywhere." The rebels still control Misrata (150 km east of Tripoli) and several cities in the Northeast, particularly in the mountainous region of Jabal Al Gharbi, witnesses said.
In Benghazi, home of the CNT, the rebels were determined to fight men of Gaddafi, despite setbacks in recent days. "We are not afraid of the army consisting of 90% by mercenaries. We can beat them," said Khaled, Fathi Ali's uncle, a rebel for 21 years died Thursday in Ras Lanuf, who was buried Friday.
Over 10 thousand people gathered at noon to demand the resignation of Colonel Gaddafi. At the extraordinary summit held on Friday in Brussels, the Heads of State and Government of the 27 EU countries agreed to discuss with Libyan opposition and evoked a military option with caution to protect civilians, although they remain sharply divided this issue.
The Europeans have decided to consider "all options" possible to "protect civilians", provided there is a "demonstrated need, a clear legal basis and support of the region." EU, Arab League and African Union will soon hold a tripartite summit. The Arab League meets on Saturday in Cairo, without the emissaries of the Libyan leader.
"The current leaders (of Libya) must leave office immediately," said EU president, Herman Van Rompuy, following the extraordinary meeting in Brussels. In America, President Obama, "concerned" about the ability of Muammar Gaddafi to stay in power, is willing to "tighten the noose" the Libyan regime.
Washington has announced that it will increase the penalties for Gadhafi, including his wife and several children, and members of his government. Increasingly isolated internationally, Gaddafi, in power for almost 42 years, Europe has threatened to stop supporting the fight against international terrorism and illegal migration.
If Europe ignores the active role of Libya in the fight against (...) migration in North Africa ", Libya is forced to" withdraw their efforts in combating terrorism and completely change its policy against Al Qaida "Gaddafi said. As regards the humanitarian situation, doctors in Ras Lanuf sought help from the International Red Cross.
Also, the International Organization for Migration said it is negotiating with the Libyan authorities to send a humanitarian mission to the country, where thousands of immigrants waiting to be repatriated. Since the beginning of the rebellion, in mid-February, more than 250 thousand people fled to neighboring Libya, according to the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), causing a humanitarian crisis, especially in the border Tunisia.
A UN mission is expected this Saturday in Libya to assess humanitarian needs, said the Libyan Deputy Foreign Minister, Khalde Kaim. 
From Brussels, EU leaders gave a boost to the National Transitional Council (CNT) based in Benghazi, to consider "political party", after France recognized him on Thursday as "legitimate representative of the country." On the ground, the regime's forces launched at least two air strikes east of Ras Lanuf, against a checkpoint of the insurgents and a refinery, according to journalists.
This strategic oil city, southwest of Benghazi, a stronghold of the rebellion, became, for a week in the advanced stage of the rebels in eastern Libya. But the insurgents had to leave on Thursday because of heavy shelling by forces loyal to the regime. "His dominance is complete. Fired from ships and air control," said a doctor at Brega.
According to medical sources, the fighting on Thursday in Ras Lanuf left at least 10 dead and dozens wounded among the rebels. On Friday, a reporter saw the evacuation of at least five bodies of this city. The heavy shelling on Ras Lanuf have slowed the progress of the rebels who left Benghazi to conquer the coastal cities to Tripoli.
On Saturday, insurgents had come to Ben Jawad, a village situated a few miles west of Ras Lanuf, but were expelled the following day by the forces of Gadhafi and attacks have grown steadily since then. In Zauiya, (40 km west of Tripoli) regime forces celebrated his victory Friday in the rebel stronghold officially fell on Wednesday after two weeks of fierce resistance, as a journalist.
According to rescue workers on the border with Tunisia, a man arrived from Zauiya at night said that the situation is "catastrophic" in the city and that there are "dead everywhere." The rebels still control Misrata (150 km east of Tripoli) and several cities in the Northeast, particularly in the mountainous region of Jabal Al Gharbi, witnesses said.
In Benghazi, home of the CNT, the rebels were determined to fight men of Gaddafi, despite setbacks in recent days. "We are not afraid of the army consisting of 90% by mercenaries. We can beat them," said Khaled, Fathi Ali's uncle, a rebel for 21 years died Thursday in Ras Lanuf, who was buried Friday.
Over 10 thousand people gathered at noon to demand the resignation of Colonel Gaddafi. At the extraordinary summit held on Friday in Brussels, the Heads of State and Government of the 27 EU countries agreed to discuss with Libyan opposition and evoked a military option with caution to protect civilians, although they remain sharply divided this issue.
The Europeans have decided to consider "all options" possible to "protect civilians", provided there is a "demonstrated need, a clear legal basis and support of the region." EU, Arab League and African Union will soon hold a tripartite summit. The Arab League meets on Saturday in Cairo, without the emissaries of the Libyan leader.
"The current leaders (of Libya) must leave office immediately," said EU president, Herman Van Rompuy, following the extraordinary meeting in Brussels. In America, President Obama, "concerned" about the ability of Muammar Gaddafi to stay in power, is willing to "tighten the noose" the Libyan regime.
Washington has announced that it will increase the penalties for Gadhafi, including his wife and several children, and members of his government. Increasingly isolated internationally, Gaddafi, in power for almost 42 years, Europe has threatened to stop supporting the fight against international terrorism and illegal migration.
If Europe ignores the active role of Libya in the fight against (...) migration in North Africa ", Libya is forced to" withdraw their efforts in combating terrorism and completely change its policy against Al Qaida "Gaddafi said. As regards the humanitarian situation, doctors in Ras Lanuf sought help from the International Red Cross.
Also, the International Organization for Migration said it is negotiating with the Libyan authorities to send a humanitarian mission to the country, where thousands of immigrants waiting to be repatriated. Since the beginning of the rebellion, in mid-February, more than 250 thousand people fled to neighboring Libya, according to the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), causing a humanitarian crisis, especially in the border Tunisia.
A UN mission is expected this Saturday in Libya to assess humanitarian needs, said the Libyan Deputy Foreign Minister, Khalde Kaim.
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