The rise and fall of Colonel Muamar Gadaffi
The rise and fall of Colonel Muamar Gadaffi
Mkuu siyo Sarkozy tu, hata viongozi wote wa Africa wamegwaya, huyu jamaa ametembeza kisu kwa viongozi wengi sana. Yaani nikimuona Gaddafi ninamfananisha na mtoto aliyekaa kwenye kichuguu cha almasi anakata kidogokidogo na kuuza wakati viongozi wengine wanakodolea macho kichuu hicho na huku wakiomba kukatiwa nao kidogo.
Inawezekana Sarkozy hakupokea hela ya Gaddafi ila wapambe wake watakuwa walifanya hivyo. Gaddafi anashinda vita ya propaganda na sasa anawasagasaga wapinzani wake waliokimbilia kuachia ngazi. Tatizo la Libya ni kuwa Marekani haijaona mbadala wa Gaddafi, ilitakiwa Gaddafi royalists wamshauri akae pembeni na kuendelea na reform ila hili suala la rebbels limeharibu kila kitu maada lina justify Gaddafi's actions
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Saif Gaddafi: Benghazi Will Fall In 48 Hours
The Libyan rebel stronghold of Benghazi will fall to government forces within 48 hours, Saif Gaddafi has said in a television interview.
Saif, the son of Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi, told France-based Euronews that any decision taken by the United Nations would come "too late". Pro-government forces have been attacking rebel towns, including Ajdabiyah as they sweep east. Asked about the second city of Benghazi, Saif said: "Everything will be over in 48 hours."
Talks have resumed at the divided UN Security Council over an attempt to impose a no-fly zone over Libya to prevent attacks by Colonel Gaddafi's air force. Britain, France and Arab nations are trying to overcome opposition to the move from a number of members on the 15-nation council, including Russia and Germany. Foreign Secretary William Hague claimed Prime Minister David Cameron may have helped "saved many lives" in Libya by openly promoting the prospect of a no-fly zone.
He told MPs the threat of outside intervention may have persuaded Col Gaddafi to limit his use of air strikes against rebels.
Rebel fighters flee Ajdabiyah on the road to Benghazi
But Saif said: "The military operations are finished. In 48 hours, everything will be over. "Our forces are close to Benghazi. Whatever decision is taken, it will be too late."
The Libyan army told people in Benghazi to lay down their arms as its troops advanced closer to the rebel stronghold. And state TV said two key tribes in the town had told the station they were supporting Col Gaddafi. Ajdabiyah, 90 miles south of Benghazi on the Gulf of Sirte, is reportedly in government hands after most of its rebel defenders retreated under fire from an artillery barrage on Tuesday.
-Sky News
The Libyan rebel stronghold of Benghazi will fall to government forces within 48 hours, Saif Gaddafi has said in a television interview.
Saif, the son of Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi, told France-based Euronews that any decision taken by the United Nations would come "too late". Pro-government forces have been attacking rebel towns, including Ajdabiyah as they sweep east. Asked about the second city of Benghazi, Saif said: "Everything will be over in 48 hours."
Talks have resumed at the divided UN Security Council over an attempt to impose a no-fly zone over Libya to prevent attacks by Colonel Gaddafi's air force. Britain, France and Arab nations are trying to overcome opposition to the move from a number of members on the 15-nation council, including Russia and Germany. Foreign Secretary William Hague claimed Prime Minister David Cameron may have helped "saved many lives" in Libya by openly promoting the prospect of a no-fly zone.
He told MPs the threat of outside intervention may have persuaded Col Gaddafi to limit his use of air strikes against rebels.
Rebel fighters flee Ajdabiyah on the road to Benghazi
But Saif said: "The military operations are finished. In 48 hours, everything will be over. "Our forces are close to Benghazi. Whatever decision is taken, it will be too late."
The Libyan army told people in Benghazi to lay down their arms as its troops advanced closer to the rebel stronghold. And state TV said two key tribes in the town had told the station they were supporting Col Gaddafi. Ajdabiyah, 90 miles south of Benghazi on the Gulf of Sirte, is reportedly in government hands after most of its rebel defenders retreated under fire from an artillery barrage on Tuesday.
-Sky News
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LEAKED: Copy of UN Draft Resolution
Isome kwenye kiambatanisho hiki hapa. (PDF)
Isome kwenye kiambatanisho hiki hapa. (PDF)
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Kwani hiyo report inasema nini maana sina muda wa kusoma report ya pages 5 kwa sasa.
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Samahani, sina muda wa kukutafunia/kukuchambulia kwa sasa. Labda baadaye nitakapopata muda!
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DUh! kweli jamaa komandoo!
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Hawa nao walikuwa wapi siku zote hizi? AU kweli ni kichekesho!
PRESS RELEASE
THE AFRICAN UNION AD HOC HIGH-LEVEL COMMITTEE ON LIBYA
MEETS IN NOUAKCHOTT ON 19 MARCH 2011
The African Union (AU) Ad hoc High‐Level Committee on Libya, established in pursuance of the communiqué on the situation in Libya adopted by the 265th meeting of the AU Peace and Security Council (PSC) held in Addis Ababa, on 10 March 2011, will meet in Nouakchott, Mauritania, on 19 March 2011, to determine the modalities of the implementation of its mandate. Following this meeting, the members of the Committee will undertake to engage the Libyan parties and assess the situation in Libya.
It is to be recalled that, in line with the PSC communiqué, the Committees work aims at leading an urgent African action to address the situation in Libya, revolving around the following elements:
(i) the immediate cessation of all hostilities,
(ii) the cooperation of the competent Libyan authorities to facilitate the timely delivery of humanitarian assistance to the needy populations,
(iii) the protection of foreign nationals, including the African migrants living in
Libya, and
(iv) the adoption and implementation of the political reforms necessary for the
elimination of the causes of the current crisis.
Within this context, the Committee is mandated to engage with all parties in Libya and assess the evolution of the situation on the ground; facilitate an inclusive dialogue among the Libyan parties on the appropriate reforms; as well as to engage AUs partners, in particular the League of Arab States, the Organization of the Islamic Conference, the European Union and the United Nations, to facilitate coordination of efforts and seek their support for the early resolution of the crisis.
The High‐Level Committee is composed of the Heads of State of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, the Republic of Congo, the Republic of Mali, the Republic of South Africa, and the Republic of Uganda, as well as the Chairperson of the AU Commission.
Swali: Yaani AU wamengoja mpaka siku ya mwisho ndio wanatoa stetimenti. Wanafikiria itamsaidia nani?
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This is phenomenal. 10:0 and 5 abstentions
Gaddafi kwishney! I felt proud to see Asha Migiro taking part in this historic process!!!
Gaddafi kwishney! I felt proud to see Asha Migiro taking part in this historic process!!!
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"air raids are likely within hours after such a resolution is passed...." French Foreign Affairs minister
no fly zone designed to stop Gaddafi from using air power on his own people.
resolution demands Gaddafi to cease fire immediately....
"Gaddafi must relinquish power immediately".......
source: aljazeera.
no fly zone designed to stop Gaddafi from using air power on his own people.
resolution demands Gaddafi to cease fire immediately....
"Gaddafi must relinquish power immediately".......
source: aljazeera.
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UN OKs Libya airstrikes, no-fly zone
Military action could follow within hours
msnbc.com news services updated less than 1 minute ago
The U.N. Security Council authorized a no-fly zone over Libya and called for Arab states and others to use "all necessary measures" to protect civilians from attacks by Moammar Gadhafi's forces.
The resolution passed with 10 yes votes, zero no votes and five abstentions.
The resolution establishes "a ban on all flights in the airspace of the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya" while excluding an occupation force. It also calls for freezing the assets of the Libyan National Oil Corp. and the central bank because of links to Gadhafi.
French Foreign Minister Alain Juppe flew to New York Thursday to press the case for speedy Security Council approval. The world is "living one of its great revolutions that changes the course of history," Juppe said before the vote. French Prime Minister Francois Fillon said on France-2 Television that "time is of the essence" and that France would support military action against Gadhafi within a matter of hours if the Security Council approves the resolution.
Military action could include France, Britain, possibly the United States and one or more Arab states, the French diplomatic sources said.
The official, speaking on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak about the issue publicly, said France foresees a "coalition of the willing" that would include support from Arab states but would not involve a ground operation. French officials have said Arab countries' support could come, for example, by providing use of their air bases, the official said.
The United States joined the resolution's initial supporters - Britain, France and Lebanon - not only in pushing for a speedy vote but also in pressing for action beyond creation of a no-fly zone to protect civilians from air, land and sea attacks by Gadhafi's fighters. This marked a dramatic about-face by the Obama administration which for weeks hesitated about supporting a no-fly zone, fearing that the United States could get sucked into another war in a Muslim nation. Congressional officials said the Obama administration is readying plans to participate in a no-fly zone with the help of Arab countries including Jordan, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.
The participant list was designed to demonstrate that the effort to aid anti-Gadhafi rebels had support from other countries in the region.
Warning from Libya
Ahead of the U.N. vote, Gadhafi told Benghazi residents in a radio speech, "We will come zenga, zenga. House by house, room by room." "We are coming tonight" and "there won't be any mercy" for enemies. Unarmed residents have nothing to fear, but every home will be searched, he said. "Anyone who will throw away his weapon and stay home will get amnesty," Gadhafi said. "Whoever has a weapon in his apartment is considered one of the enemy."
Gadhafi spoke as his forces encircled Benghazi and his warplanes bombarded the rebel stronghold's airport, threatening an all-out offensive to bring down the rebellion. Rebel forces vowed to stand firm.
"We will not be intimidated by these lies and claims," Libyan National Council head Mustafa Abdel Jalil said, Al Jazeera television reported. "Libyan cities from Ajdabiyah and all of the east are under rebel control." Abdel Jalil said he would welcome any step that stopped "genocide," including the U.N. resolution. Libya warned of dire consequences for civilian and military targets and traffic in the Mediterranean Sea if any foreign nations attack.
Libya's Defense Ministry said in a statement broadcast on state television that any foreign attack will endanger air and maritime traffic in the Mediterranean basin and expose the area to both short and long term risks.
Military action could follow within hours
msnbc.com news services updated less than 1 minute ago
The U.N. Security Council authorized a no-fly zone over Libya and called for Arab states and others to use "all necessary measures" to protect civilians from attacks by Moammar Gadhafi's forces.
The resolution passed with 10 yes votes, zero no votes and five abstentions.
The resolution establishes "a ban on all flights in the airspace of the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya" while excluding an occupation force. It also calls for freezing the assets of the Libyan National Oil Corp. and the central bank because of links to Gadhafi.
French Foreign Minister Alain Juppe flew to New York Thursday to press the case for speedy Security Council approval. The world is "living one of its great revolutions that changes the course of history," Juppe said before the vote. French Prime Minister Francois Fillon said on France-2 Television that "time is of the essence" and that France would support military action against Gadhafi within a matter of hours if the Security Council approves the resolution.
Military action could include France, Britain, possibly the United States and one or more Arab states, the French diplomatic sources said.
The official, speaking on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak about the issue publicly, said France foresees a "coalition of the willing" that would include support from Arab states but would not involve a ground operation. French officials have said Arab countries' support could come, for example, by providing use of their air bases, the official said.
The United States joined the resolution's initial supporters - Britain, France and Lebanon - not only in pushing for a speedy vote but also in pressing for action beyond creation of a no-fly zone to protect civilians from air, land and sea attacks by Gadhafi's fighters. This marked a dramatic about-face by the Obama administration which for weeks hesitated about supporting a no-fly zone, fearing that the United States could get sucked into another war in a Muslim nation. Congressional officials said the Obama administration is readying plans to participate in a no-fly zone with the help of Arab countries including Jordan, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.
The participant list was designed to demonstrate that the effort to aid anti-Gadhafi rebels had support from other countries in the region.
Warning from Libya
Ahead of the U.N. vote, Gadhafi told Benghazi residents in a radio speech, "We will come zenga, zenga. House by house, room by room." "We are coming tonight" and "there won't be any mercy" for enemies. Unarmed residents have nothing to fear, but every home will be searched, he said. "Anyone who will throw away his weapon and stay home will get amnesty," Gadhafi said. "Whoever has a weapon in his apartment is considered one of the enemy."
Gadhafi spoke as his forces encircled Benghazi and his warplanes bombarded the rebel stronghold's airport, threatening an all-out offensive to bring down the rebellion. Rebel forces vowed to stand firm.
"We will not be intimidated by these lies and claims," Libyan National Council head Mustafa Abdel Jalil said, Al Jazeera television reported. "Libyan cities from Ajdabiyah and all of the east are under rebel control." Abdel Jalil said he would welcome any step that stopped "genocide," including the U.N. resolution. Libya warned of dire consequences for civilian and military targets and traffic in the Mediterranean Sea if any foreign nations attack.
Libya's Defense Ministry said in a statement broadcast on state television that any foreign attack will endanger air and maritime traffic in the Mediterranean basin and expose the area to both short and long term risks.