ROMA - E 'alarm over the plight of refugees who are trying to leave Libya, torn by fighting and by clashes between forces loyal to Muammar Gaddafi and the rebels. The "crisis within the crisis," as he called the UNHCR spokesman in Italy, Laura Boldrini, is likely to fall in the coming hours and is taking forward the international community.
"The crisis in North Africa - Boldrini said today during a hearing in the Senate - a concern for all, we UNHCR in particular: there are 140 thousand people recovering from Libya to Egypt and Tunisia, most citizens of those countries but also the Libyans and other nationalities. " An extremely difficult situation: "We sent a Boeing 747 with first-aid needs for 10 thousand, we did get 2 thousand tents, goes on the air-bridge and three other aircraft will depart in the coming hours.
The solidarity of the local population is large, go to the border bringing food and blankets, but we can not leave their emergency management. We need an international effort, "said Boldrini. In Italy, however, denounced the representative of the UN agency, the attention is focused on possible, national catastrophic scenarios.
If it's good to be prepared, he warns, is also right not to create alarm. "Because if the emergency should arise then really, these people could be perceived by the public as much as invaders, and in that case would be difficult to manage the reception," said Boldrini. Italian humanitarian mission.
To help out, Italy will implement a humanitarian mission in Tunisian territory, the border with Libya. According to sources who were present at the summit held at Palazzo Chigi government, it is estimated that the operation could provide assistance to 10,000 refugees. Interior Minister Roberto Maroni, has subsequently clarified that "will start immediately, within 48 hours." Speaking Ballarò, the holder of the Interior Ministry has confirmed that this is a mission of "emergency, humanitarian, relief that gives and takes in Tunisian territory, in agreement with the Tunisian authorities, the refugees".
"I hope then to be followed by other European countries," he added specifying that tomorrow morning there will be a "technical meeting" to develop the intervention of humanitarian assistance and health, to the Tunisian territory in a "refugee camp" . UNHCR: a situation close to crisis point.
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees estimates that every day are 15 thousand cross the border with Tunisia, a human tide. And today the left border of ANSA reported that at least 40 thousand people waiting to leave the country. "Our staff on the border between Libya and Tunisia have advised us that the situation is reaching crisis point," said UNHCR spokeswoman, Melissa Fleming, who announced yesterday that 14 thousand people have crossed the border, the highest number reached in one day.
Three dead in Misurata. Libya does not cease the violence: In the night, Misurata, Libya's third largest city, at least three people were killed by men loyal to Muammar Gaddafi. A spokesman of the "Youth of the revolution on February 17," said the Colonel's forces opened fire on a civilian vehicle, killing two and wounding a third.
Then they shot at some houses by another victim. La Russa: embargo to serve Italian ships. Meanwhile, Europe and the UN move on the crisis and the Libyan Minister La Russa warns that enforcing the embargo against Tripoli decided you may need the use of vessels also Italian. "Right now it is basically an order but there is no structure in charge of enforcing it compulsively," said Minister of Defence.
"If this were to happen - he continued - it is clear that the arm of the Mediterranean between Libya and we became the main point and to enforce it takes at least 16 ships of the type of St. George." Sicily and Malta, La Russa continues, they become the reference point, but in that case should support multinational and not only Italian ships will be clerical.
"Currently, there are already some ships of other nations. I think if there was a willingness to forcibly enforce the embargo that the ships should be coordinated by a single structure, they were 16 to 20". Cabinet meeting at Palazzo Chigi. This evening is scheduled a cabinet meeting at Palazzo Chigi to analyze developments in the Libyan crisis.
Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has summoned the ministers, among others Sacconi, Romans, Maroni, Frattini, La Russa, Alfano and Undersecretary to the Prime Minister Gianni Letta. In discussing a no-fly zone. According to the Times writes today, NATO would be drawing up plans to send an air force in Libya, and arming the rebels.
Yesterday, British Prime Minister stated that it had ordered the chief of staff to "work with our allies on a military no-fly zone," while the U.S. has announced a repositioning of its air and naval forces and sending about 2 thousand in the Mediterranean sea. However, yesterday the Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said that has not provided any military action in Libya, involving naval units of the U.S..
Extraordinary EU summit on 11 March. The crisis will be discussed at a special European summit in Brussels set, probably for March 11 to coincide with that of the Eurozone member states have officially convened. Meanwhile, French Prime Minister François Fillon has confirmed that all options are being studied, including the banning of air operations in the territory of Libya, which would require the involvement of NATO after the approval of the UN Security Council.
Italy has declared itself in favor of a no-fly zone. However, the head of Canadian diplomacy Lawrence Canon said that "there seems to be consensus among the Western allies on the imposition of an exclusion zone to fly to Libya. Resistance in the UN and NATO could lead Washington and London to rely on a "coalition of the willing" to launch a humanitarian intervention, the Guardian writes today.
A UN diplomatic source has identified as probable this week new experiences of the Security Council and stressed that the pressure on the United Nations will be strengthened in case of an escalation of violence in Libya: "We have not peaked for the involvement Council, "he told the Guardian.
U.S.: possible exile for Gaddafi. As for the future of Gaddafi, the White House yesterday, has made it clear they do not exclude the hypothesis exile. "It 's definitely a possibility," said White House spokesman, Jay Carney, repeating that "Gaddafi must step aside." The Libyan leader, meanwhile, continues to defy the West: "All the people love me.
Would you be willing to die to protect me," said Colonel speaking in Tripoli in a small group of journalists. Gaddafi added that he "felt betrayed" by those western countries which had built "a solid relationship in recent years, accusing them of wanting to" colonize Libya. " But harsh words from Moscow to arrive today: a leader Gaddafi is "politically dead" and "has no place in the civilized world," said a Kremlin source as reported by the Interfax news agency.
Egypt: Referendum on the Constitution on March 19. The referendum on constitutional reforms will take place March 19. The Egyptian government sources announced. 
"The crisis in North Africa - Boldrini said today during a hearing in the Senate - a concern for all, we UNHCR in particular: there are 140 thousand people recovering from Libya to Egypt and Tunisia, most citizens of those countries but also the Libyans and other nationalities. " An extremely difficult situation: "We sent a Boeing 747 with first-aid needs for 10 thousand, we did get 2 thousand tents, goes on the air-bridge and three other aircraft will depart in the coming hours.
The solidarity of the local population is large, go to the border bringing food and blankets, but we can not leave their emergency management. We need an international effort, "said Boldrini. In Italy, however, denounced the representative of the UN agency, the attention is focused on possible, national catastrophic scenarios.
If it's good to be prepared, he warns, is also right not to create alarm. "Because if the emergency should arise then really, these people could be perceived by the public as much as invaders, and in that case would be difficult to manage the reception," said Boldrini. Italian humanitarian mission.
To help out, Italy will implement a humanitarian mission in Tunisian territory, the border with Libya. According to sources who were present at the summit held at Palazzo Chigi government, it is estimated that the operation could provide assistance to 10,000 refugees. Interior Minister Roberto Maroni, has subsequently clarified that "will start immediately, within 48 hours." Speaking Ballarò, the holder of the Interior Ministry has confirmed that this is a mission of "emergency, humanitarian, relief that gives and takes in Tunisian territory, in agreement with the Tunisian authorities, the refugees".
"I hope then to be followed by other European countries," he added specifying that tomorrow morning there will be a "technical meeting" to develop the intervention of humanitarian assistance and health, to the Tunisian territory in a "refugee camp" . UNHCR: a situation close to crisis point.
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees estimates that every day are 15 thousand cross the border with Tunisia, a human tide. And today the left border of ANSA reported that at least 40 thousand people waiting to leave the country. "Our staff on the border between Libya and Tunisia have advised us that the situation is reaching crisis point," said UNHCR spokeswoman, Melissa Fleming, who announced yesterday that 14 thousand people have crossed the border, the highest number reached in one day.
Three dead in Misurata. Libya does not cease the violence: In the night, Misurata, Libya's third largest city, at least three people were killed by men loyal to Muammar Gaddafi. A spokesman of the "Youth of the revolution on February 17," said the Colonel's forces opened fire on a civilian vehicle, killing two and wounding a third.
Then they shot at some houses by another victim. La Russa: embargo to serve Italian ships. Meanwhile, Europe and the UN move on the crisis and the Libyan Minister La Russa warns that enforcing the embargo against Tripoli decided you may need the use of vessels also Italian. "Right now it is basically an order but there is no structure in charge of enforcing it compulsively," said Minister of Defence.
"If this were to happen - he continued - it is clear that the arm of the Mediterranean between Libya and we became the main point and to enforce it takes at least 16 ships of the type of St. George." Sicily and Malta, La Russa continues, they become the reference point, but in that case should support multinational and not only Italian ships will be clerical.
"Currently, there are already some ships of other nations. I think if there was a willingness to forcibly enforce the embargo that the ships should be coordinated by a single structure, they were 16 to 20". Cabinet meeting at Palazzo Chigi. This evening is scheduled a cabinet meeting at Palazzo Chigi to analyze developments in the Libyan crisis.
Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has summoned the ministers, among others Sacconi, Romans, Maroni, Frattini, La Russa, Alfano and Undersecretary to the Prime Minister Gianni Letta. In discussing a no-fly zone. According to the Times writes today, NATO would be drawing up plans to send an air force in Libya, and arming the rebels.
Yesterday, British Prime Minister stated that it had ordered the chief of staff to "work with our allies on a military no-fly zone," while the U.S. has announced a repositioning of its air and naval forces and sending about 2 thousand in the Mediterranean sea. However, yesterday the Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said that has not provided any military action in Libya, involving naval units of the U.S..
Extraordinary EU summit on 11 March. The crisis will be discussed at a special European summit in Brussels set, probably for March 11 to coincide with that of the Eurozone member states have officially convened. Meanwhile, French Prime Minister François Fillon has confirmed that all options are being studied, including the banning of air operations in the territory of Libya, which would require the involvement of NATO after the approval of the UN Security Council.
Italy has declared itself in favor of a no-fly zone. However, the head of Canadian diplomacy Lawrence Canon said that "there seems to be consensus among the Western allies on the imposition of an exclusion zone to fly to Libya. Resistance in the UN and NATO could lead Washington and London to rely on a "coalition of the willing" to launch a humanitarian intervention, the Guardian writes today.
A UN diplomatic source has identified as probable this week new experiences of the Security Council and stressed that the pressure on the United Nations will be strengthened in case of an escalation of violence in Libya: "We have not peaked for the involvement Council, "he told the Guardian.
U.S.: possible exile for Gaddafi. As for the future of Gaddafi, the White House yesterday, has made it clear they do not exclude the hypothesis exile. "It 's definitely a possibility," said White House spokesman, Jay Carney, repeating that "Gaddafi must step aside." The Libyan leader, meanwhile, continues to defy the West: "All the people love me.
Would you be willing to die to protect me," said Colonel speaking in Tripoli in a small group of journalists. Gaddafi added that he "felt betrayed" by those western countries which had built "a solid relationship in recent years, accusing them of wanting to" colonize Libya. " But harsh words from Moscow to arrive today: a leader Gaddafi is "politically dead" and "has no place in the civilized world," said a Kremlin source as reported by the Interfax news agency.
Egypt: Referendum on the Constitution on March 19. The referendum on constitutional reforms will take place March 19. The Egyptian government sources announced.
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