Saturday, March 26, 2011

NATO takes the first step in Libya contain weapons flow

The Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) agreed to block the flow of arms to Libya from the sea and say they are ready to participate in the implementation of a no-fly zone, although not yet agreed whether to take command of the operation Odyssey at dawn, yesterday was four days. "allied forces in the Mediterranean monitor, report and, if necessary, stop ships suspected of carrying illegal weapons or mercenaries," said general secretary of the block, Anders Fogh Rasmussen.

The official said the bloc is also willing to expand their participation to curb the forces of the regime, especially in the implementation of a no-fly zone. Meanwhile, the president reiterated that Barack Obama will leave the command of the operation in the coming days, but NATO is not sure of receiving the baton.

According to sources allied countries have "different opinions" about the role NATO should play in that operation. Until now, the offensive players are the United States, France and the UK. The same source added that there will be further meetings today and probably the next few days to reach an agreement.

France proposed that a "political leadership" of the military operation, which would exercise the foreign ministers of three countries participating in the coalition. The split within is accentuated by the position of Germany and Turkey, NATO members have decided to stay out of the attacks.

Yesterday the Libyan leader Muammar Gadhafi reappeared on television and reiterated that they will achieve victory. "We will not surrender, defeat them by all means, we are ready to fight, whether long or short." Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, said Gadhafi called the close members have been contacted to say that Colonel contamplaría exile, but stressed that the version could be "a theater." Organization North Atlantic Treaty.

April 4, 1949. Brussels, Belgium. Anders Fogh Rasmussen (Denmark). 28. Safeguard the freedom and security of its member countries by political and military means. It also contributes to crisis management and peace building of other nations, and the fight against terrorism. Since 2003 remain in Afghanistan.

The first task was to provide security in Kabul and now they do throughout the country, fighting the Taliban. Also contribute to create conditions to establish democracy. SOURCE: www. born. int

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