The rise and fall of Colonel Muamar Gadaffi
The rise and fall of Colonel Muamar Gadaffi
Rebel bila ya US-NATO ni chui wa karatasi. Karibuni wataelewa nini maana ya humanitarian mission ya "ku-protect civilians".
Pia wataelewa maana ya "domokrezi"
Libyan woman guided NATO bombs to Gaddafi targets
The NATO bombing ("rebels" aka "peaceful protesters") campaign which fatally weakened Muammar Gaddafi's rule had a secret asset: a 24-year-old Libyan woman who spent months spying on military facilities and passing on the details to the alliance.
Exclusive: Libyan woman guided NATO bombs to Gaddafi targets | Reuters
Watakumbuka hii...
I helped my brothers and sisters from Africa with money for the African Union, did all I could to help people understand the concept of real democracy, where people's committees ran our country...
they told Americans and other visitors, they needed "democracy," and "freedom," never realizing it was a cut throat system, where the biggest dog eats the rest, but they were enchanted with those words, never realizing that in America, there was no free medicine, no free hospitals, no free housing, no free education and no free food, except when people had to beg or go to long lines to get soup, no, no matter what I did, it was never enough for some,
Obama wants to kill me, to take away the freedom of our country, to take away our free housing, our free medicine, our free education, our free food, and replace it with American style thievery, called "capitalism," but all of us in the Third World know what that means, it means corporations run the countries, run the world, and the people suffer..
In the West, some have called me "mad," "crazy," but they know the truth but continue to lie, they know that our land is independent and free, not in the colonial grip, that my vision, my path, is, and has ....
*Qaddafi Unplugged and Uncensored:* Recollections Of My Life - Mu'ummar Qaddafi** :***** Information Clearing House: ICH
[h=1]China officially recognises Libyan rebels[/h]
China recognised the rebel National Transitional Council (NTC) as Libya's "ruling authority", the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Monday, saying the Council had vowed to respect Beijing's interests after tensions between the two sides.
"We hope that the various treaties and agreements previously signed between China and Libya will continue to remain effective and be conscientiously implemented," said Ma.
UPDATE 1-China officially recognises Libyan rebels | News by Country | Reuters
Mchezo mchafu unaendelea.
China recognised the rebel National Transitional Council (NTC) as Libya's "ruling authority", the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Monday, saying the Council had vowed to respect Beijing's interests after tensions between the two sides.
"We hope that the various treaties and agreements previously signed between China and Libya will continue to remain effective and be conscientiously implemented," said Ma.
UPDATE 1-China officially recognises Libyan rebels | News by Country | Reuters
Mchezo mchafu unaendelea.
[h=1]Syrian TV says Muammar Gaddafi still in Libya[/h]A Syrian television station that has broadcast messages from Muammar Gaddafi in the past said on Monday the fugitive Libyan leader was still in Libya, but it was unable to air his latest message for security reasons.
"We were due today or last night to have a televised speech of the leader of fighters, but for security reasons the appearance of this televised message has been postponed," Mishan Jabouri, owner of the Arrai channel, told viewers.
"It was meant to show the leader among his fighters and people, leading the struggle from Libyan lands, and not from Venezuela or Niger or anywhere else," he said.
He read out the text of what he said was a message from Gaddafi, quoting the ousted leader as saying: "We cannot give up Libya to colonisation one more time.... There is nothing more to do except fight till victory."
UPDATE 1-Syrian TV says Muammar Gaddafi still in Libya | News by Country | Reuters
"We were due today or last night to have a televised speech of the leader of fighters, but for security reasons the appearance of this televised message has been postponed," Mishan Jabouri, owner of the Arrai channel, told viewers.
"It was meant to show the leader among his fighters and people, leading the struggle from Libyan lands, and not from Venezuela or Niger or anywhere else," he said.
He read out the text of what he said was a message from Gaddafi, quoting the ousted leader as saying: "We cannot give up Libya to colonisation one more time.... There is nothing more to do except fight till victory."
UPDATE 1-Syrian TV says Muammar Gaddafi still in Libya | News by Country | Reuters
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I completely hate what is being done to Ghaddafi,he has done alot but kweli binadamu hatuna shukrani.
To hell all waasi,i hate u!!!
To hell all waasi,i hate u!!!
U.S. says Niger confirms intercepted Gaddafi son
UPDATE 1-U.S. says Niger confirms intercepted Gaddafi son | News by Country | Reuters
Next card..
U.S. says Niger intends to detain Gaddafi son
CORRECTED-U.S. says Niger intends to detain Gaddafi son | News by Country | Reuters
Niger says Saadi Gaddafi under surveillance, not detained
Niger said on Monday it is keeping the son of Muammar Gaddafi, Saadi, under surveillance and has not detained him.
"Nothing has changed in the government's position. There is no international search for him. Like the others he is just under surveillance," a government spokesman said, referring to other Gaddadfi loyalists who have recently fled to Niger.
Niger says Saadi Gaddafi under surveillance, not detained | News by Country | Reuters
Vipi unatengeneza deni? Vipi unaitia nchi katika utumwa wa "inter. bankers"?
IMF wana jibu zuri...
IMF says prepared to aid Libya, Egypt
The International Monetary Fund is prepared to provide external financing to Libya if necessary but does not expect the country to need such help beyond the short term, a senior official of the global lender said on Monday.
IMF says prepared to aid Libya, Egypt | Top News | Reuters
IMF wana jibu zuri...
IMF says prepared to aid Libya, Egypt
The International Monetary Fund is prepared to provide external financing to Libya if necessary but does not expect the country to need such help beyond the short term, a senior official of the global lender said on Monday.
IMF says prepared to aid Libya, Egypt | Top News | Reuters
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Ocampo pia angewasiliana na Professor Boyle ili waongeze nguvu za kumfikisha G.Bush mahakamani, maana inaonekana huyu(G.Bush) ndiye aliyewa'influence' Sarkozy, Obama,Cameron, kufanya uhalifu huu Libya, baada ya kuona aliyoyafanya na wala hakufanywa chochote.
"..................Professor Boyle has filed a complaint with the International Criminal Court (ICC) against George W. Bush, Richard Cheney, Donald Rumsfeld, George Tenet, Condoleezza Rice, and Alberto Gonzales for extraordinary renditions, which include torture and enforced disappearances, both crimes under the Rome Statute for the ICC to which Canada is a party. Although theUS is not a party to the Rome Statute, the ICC has jurisdiction to prosecute Bush administration officials for extraordinary renditions carried out in states that are party to the Rome Statute. (See at footnote 9, page 4 of LAWs August 25[SUP]th[/SUP] letter, the Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly, Secret detentions and illegal transfers of detainees involving council of Europe member states). Professor Boyles ICC Complaint played a decisive role in deterring Bush from going to Switzerland in February 2011 because he feared prosecution there.............."
Canada must arrest George W. Bush if he enters Canada
EBU ONA UNAFIKI HUU ...... US(MAREKANI) is not a party to the Rome Statute(ICC)
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Report: Both sides have committed war crimes in Libya
By the CNN Wire Staff
September 13, 2011 5:16 a.m. EDT
NTC fighters look at one of the four bodies they found buried on September 03, 2011 near Bir Umm al-Khanafis.
Tripoli, Libya (CNN) -- The regime of ousted leader Moammar Gadhafi and the rebel government -- the National Transitional Council -- have both committed war crimes during the conflict in Libya and someone needs to take control to stop abuses from continuing, Amnesty International said in a report released Tuesday.
The 112-page report detailed many examples of abuses by the Gadhafi loyalists, which included "mass killing of prisoners, torture, enforced disappearances, and arbitrary arrests."
But the report also spotlighted what Amnesty called a problem with the National Transition Council in controlling divergent groups of anti-Gadhafi fighters.
The report said rebel fighters have conducted revenge attacks on prisoners and, at one point, conducted house-to-house raids killing people they thought were Gadhafi mercenaries.
"The NTC is facing a difficult task of reining in opposition fighters and vigilante groups responsible for serious human rights abuses, including possible war crimes; but has shown unwillingness to hold them accountable," the report says. "So far, NTC officials have not provided details of any measures taken to address such concerns."
Gadhafi officials could not immediately be reached for comment on the report.
The NTC released a statement about the report Tuesday.
"The Amnesty report is overwhelmingly filled with the horrific abuses and killings by the Gaddafi regime, however there are a small number of incidents involving those opposed to Gaddafi, the NTC strongly condemns any abuses perpetrated by either side," the statement said. "The NTC is firmly committed to upholding human rights and the rule of law, both international and local, the violation of rights no longer has a place in Libya."
Amnesty said it was up to the NTC to fix these issues.
"It is a war crime for any party to a conflict to kill prisoners," Amnesty said. "The onus now is on the NTC to do things differently, end abuses and initiate the human rights reforms that are urgently needed."
The report comes a day after the country's interim leader gave a speech from Tripoli and promised to rebuild Libya's institutions and justice system.
"We aim to establish a state of law, a state of welfare, a state where Islamic Sharia law is the main source of legislation," said Mustafa Abdel Jalil, chairman of the NTC. "This matter requires several things, primarily unity of classes and non division and the soul rejection of hatred and envy -- not taking law into your own hands."
Jalil was justice minister under Gadhafi before defecting to join the opposition in February.
CNN's Ben Wedeman, Salma Abdelaziz, Jill Dougherty, Ingrid Formanek, Kareem Khadder, Ian Lee, Raja Razek and Phil Black contributed to this report.
By the CNN Wire Staff
September 13, 2011 5:16 a.m. EDT
NTC fighters look at one of the four bodies they found buried on September 03, 2011 near Bir Umm al-Khanafis.
Tripoli, Libya (CNN) -- The regime of ousted leader Moammar Gadhafi and the rebel government -- the National Transitional Council -- have both committed war crimes during the conflict in Libya and someone needs to take control to stop abuses from continuing, Amnesty International said in a report released Tuesday.
The 112-page report detailed many examples of abuses by the Gadhafi loyalists, which included "mass killing of prisoners, torture, enforced disappearances, and arbitrary arrests."
But the report also spotlighted what Amnesty called a problem with the National Transition Council in controlling divergent groups of anti-Gadhafi fighters.
The report said rebel fighters have conducted revenge attacks on prisoners and, at one point, conducted house-to-house raids killing people they thought were Gadhafi mercenaries.
"The NTC is facing a difficult task of reining in opposition fighters and vigilante groups responsible for serious human rights abuses, including possible war crimes; but has shown unwillingness to hold them accountable," the report says. "So far, NTC officials have not provided details of any measures taken to address such concerns."
Gadhafi officials could not immediately be reached for comment on the report.
The NTC released a statement about the report Tuesday.
"The Amnesty report is overwhelmingly filled with the horrific abuses and killings by the Gaddafi regime, however there are a small number of incidents involving those opposed to Gaddafi, the NTC strongly condemns any abuses perpetrated by either side," the statement said. "The NTC is firmly committed to upholding human rights and the rule of law, both international and local, the violation of rights no longer has a place in Libya."
Amnesty said it was up to the NTC to fix these issues.
"It is a war crime for any party to a conflict to kill prisoners," Amnesty said. "The onus now is on the NTC to do things differently, end abuses and initiate the human rights reforms that are urgently needed."
The report comes a day after the country's interim leader gave a speech from Tripoli and promised to rebuild Libya's institutions and justice system.
"We aim to establish a state of law, a state of welfare, a state where Islamic Sharia law is the main source of legislation," said Mustafa Abdel Jalil, chairman of the NTC. "This matter requires several things, primarily unity of classes and non division and the soul rejection of hatred and envy -- not taking law into your own hands."
Jalil was justice minister under Gadhafi before defecting to join the opposition in February.
CNN's Ben Wedeman, Salma Abdelaziz, Jill Dougherty, Ingrid Formanek, Kareem Khadder, Ian Lee, Raja Razek and Phil Black contributed to this report.
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Report: Both sides have committed war crimes in Libya
By the CNN Wire Staff
September 13, 2011 5:16 a.m. EDT
No, only one side commited the crime and that is West(NaTo), they sponsored Al Qaeda men for initiating violence in Libya, they involved themselves to subbotage the soveringty of African country ( Libya) by training gangmen from Bengharz, they dropped depleted Uranium bombs in civilian settlements, they have stolen Libyan monetary reserves, they are directing gangmen from Bengarhz to kill any body with black coloured skin and many more.
Report: Both sides have committed war crimes in Libya
Tripoli, Libya (CNN) -- The regime of ousted leader Moammar Gadhafi and the rebel government -- the National Transitional Council -- have both committed war crimes during the conflict in Libya and someone needs to take control to stop abuses from continuing, Amnesty International said in a report released Tuesday.
The 112-page report detailed many examples of abuses by the Gadhafi loyalists, which included "mass killing of prisoners, torture, enforced disappearances, and arbitrary arrests."
But the report also spotlighted what Amnesty called a problem with the National Transition Council in controlling divergent groups of anti-Gadhafi fighters.
The report said rebel fighters have conducted revenge attacks on prisoners and, at one point, conducted house-to-house raids killing people they thought were Gadhafi mercenaries.
"The Amnesty report is overwhelmingly filled with the horrific abuses and killings by the Gaddafi regime, however there are a small number of incidents involving those opposed to Gaddafi, the NTC strongly condemns any abuses perpetrated by either side," the statement said. "The NTC is firmly committed to upholding human rights and the rule of law, both international and local, the violation of rights no longer has a place in Libya."
Hii ripoti inajaribu ku-white wash NATO na kusukumizia madhambi kwa makundi haya mawili, serikali halali ya Libya chini ya Gaddafi na "peaceful protesters" aka "rebels".
Yaani kwa ustadi mkubwa, mwandishi wa hii habari( na hapa ijulikane kuwa sio Askari Kanzu) hata hajawataja wahusika wakuu wa vita hii, US-NATO ambao ndio hasa wanapaswa kuandikiwa ripoti ya uvunjaji wa haki za binadamu.
US-NATO ndio waliounda NTC na kuanzisha sleeper cells zilizoanza kushambulia vituo vya polisi na kuua askari na kuchoma moto majengo ya serikali.
Kwa maneno mengine, France, UK, US ndio walitengeneza Libya uprising, kutumia snipers kuua raia, waandamanaji (angalia ile video ya jaribio la kumuondoa Chavez madarakani) na kuactivate magange ya Al qaeda aka "rebels na hivyo kuanzisha civil war.
Baada ya hayo wakajipa jukumu la kufanya uharibifu na mauaji ya kutisha kwa kisingizio cha no fly zone na kulinda raia. Lengo ni kuweka Serikali kibaraka na kuchuma mavuno kutoka shamba la bibi kiulaini.
Hawa US-NATO ndio wanastahili kumurikwa kwanza kabla ya Gaddafi regime na "peaceful protesters" aka "rebels".
Wamezoe kutufanya sisi miafrika kuwa ni mijinga. Hii habari imeniacha hoi...yaani hakuna dhambi hata moja la US-NATO, US, France, UK, Qatar.
Miafrika tuamke!
Kwa nini AU hawaungi nguvu na hawa ALBA katika kuuanika uharamia/ uhalifu wa US-NATO huko UN na kudai hatu za kisheria zichukuliwe dhidi yao?
ALBA Countries Condemn Attacks against Libya and Propose Peace Initiative
The Foreign ministers of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America (ALBA) condemned the attacks on Libya and demanded the immediate and unconditional termination of NATO bombings and intervention in Libyan territory.
In an official declaration presented at the conclusion of the Sixth ALBA-TCP Political Council meeting held Thursday in Caracas, member countries also criticized the deplorable role of international media outlets in distorting the reality of the situation, and called for a peaceful solution to the conflict. The declaration -signed by Foreign ministers and representatives from the eight ALBA member countries- was read by Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez.
Zaidi hapa ALBA Countries Condemn Attacks against Libya and Propose Peace Initiative - International - Juventud Rebelde - The newspaper of Cuban Youth
ALBA Countries Condemn Attacks against Libya and Propose Peace Initiative
The Foreign ministers of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America (ALBA) condemned the attacks on Libya and demanded the immediate and unconditional termination of NATO bombings and intervention in Libyan territory.
In an official declaration presented at the conclusion of the Sixth ALBA-TCP Political Council meeting held Thursday in Caracas, member countries also criticized the deplorable role of international media outlets in distorting the reality of the situation, and called for a peaceful solution to the conflict. The declaration -signed by Foreign ministers and representatives from the eight ALBA member countries- was read by Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez.
Zaidi hapa ALBA Countries Condemn Attacks against Libya and Propose Peace Initiative - International - Juventud Rebelde - The newspaper of Cuban Youth
Kwa nini AU hawaungi nguvu na hawa ALBA katika kuuanika uharamia/ uhalifu wa US-NATO huko UN na kudai hatu za kisheria zichukuliwe dhidi yao?
ALBA Countries Condemn Attacks against Libya and Propose Peace Initiative
The Foreign ministers of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America (ALBA) condemned the attacks on Libya and demanded the immediate and unconditional termination of NATO bombings and intervention in Libyan territory.
In an official declaration presented at the conclusion of the Sixth ALBA-TCP Political Council meeting held Thursday in Caracas, member countries also criticized the deplorable role of international media outlets in distorting the reality of the situation, and called for a peaceful solution to the conflict. The declaration signed by Foreign ministers and representatives from the eight ALBA member countries was read by Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez.
Zaidi hapa ALBA Countries Condemn Attacks against Libya and Propose Peace Initiative - International - Juventud Rebelde - The newspaper of Cuban Youth
ALBA Countries Condemn Attacks against Libya and Propose Peace Initiative
The Foreign ministers of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America (ALBA) condemned the attacks on Libya and demanded the immediate and unconditional termination of NATO bombings and intervention in Libyan territory.
In an official declaration presented at the conclusion of the Sixth ALBA-TCP Political Council meeting held Thursday in Caracas, member countries also criticized the deplorable role of international media outlets in distorting the reality of the situation, and called for a peaceful solution to the conflict. The declaration signed by Foreign ministers and representatives from the eight ALBA member countries was read by Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez.
Zaidi hapa ALBA Countries Condemn Attacks against Libya and Propose Peace Initiative - International - Juventud Rebelde - The newspaper of Cuban Youth
Jana IMF , leo World bank
[h=1]World Bank says to help with Libya rebuilding[/h]"As Libya begins its recovery from conflict, the World Bank has been asked to lead the effort in the areas of public expenditure and financial management, infrastructure repair, job creation for young people and service delivery," the poverty-fighting institution said in a statement.
The Bank said it had been asked to repair services in the water, energy and transport sectors and, in cooperation with the International Monetary Fund, to help prepare the country's budget and restore the banking sector.
World Bank says to help with Libya rebuilding | Top News | Reuters
Hawa wangewasaidia Greece, Italy, US, Spain, France, UK kwanza ku-create jobs for youth.
Hawa W. bank na IMF si ndio zenyewe zinazoshinikiza nchi saidiwa wajiuze kwanza (liberalisation na privatisation) ndio zipate mikopo hali ambayo imepelekea nchi nyingi kuingia katika mizozo kutokana na kukata matumizi katika huduma za jamii?
Majambazi yako kazini.
[h=1]World Bank says to help with Libya rebuilding[/h]"As Libya begins its recovery from conflict, the World Bank has been asked to lead the effort in the areas of public expenditure and financial management, infrastructure repair, job creation for young people and service delivery," the poverty-fighting institution said in a statement.
The Bank said it had been asked to repair services in the water, energy and transport sectors and, in cooperation with the International Monetary Fund, to help prepare the country's budget and restore the banking sector.
World Bank says to help with Libya rebuilding | Top News | Reuters
Hawa wangewasaidia Greece, Italy, US, Spain, France, UK kwanza ku-create jobs for youth.
Hawa W. bank na IMF si ndio zenyewe zinazoshinikiza nchi saidiwa wajiuze kwanza (liberalisation na privatisation) ndio zipate mikopo hali ambayo imepelekea nchi nyingi kuingia katika mizozo kutokana na kukata matumizi katika huduma za jamii?
Majambazi yako kazini.
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AU Panel On Libya to Meet in Pretoria
13 September 2011
Pretoria - The African Union panel on Libya will meet on Wednesday in Pretoria to discuss the latest developments in the North African state, International Relations Minister Nkoana-Mashabane said on Tuesday.
The committee -- led by President Jacob Zuma -- will meet in Pretoria to discuss a range of issues concerning Libya, Nkoana-Mashabane said at an international co-operation, trade and security cluster briefing. The panel also consists of the heads of state of Uganda, Mauritania, Mali and Congo-Brazzaville
"These leaders will be meeting to review the progress of the outcome of the AU Peace and Security Council meeting which was held last month."
In their summit in August, the AU reconfirmed their commitment to the AU roadmap as the best option to resolve the conflict in Libya. Nkoana-Mashabane said one of the key issues that the leaders will look into is the situation in Libya post Colonel Muammar Gaddafi regime.
The AU has sought in vain to mediate between Gaddafi and the Libyan National Transitional Council (NTC) rebels, who have rejected the continental bloc's proposals. In turn, the AU has not recognised the NTC, which now controls most of Libya's territory.
As the fighting intensifies, Gaddafi's whereabouts remain unknown. The ousted leader said last week that he had not fled to Niger and would fight to death in his country.
Nkoana-Mashabane said the AU plan can only work if the parties are prepared to talk to each other.
She reiterated that the NTC is an opportunity for an interim all inclusive government that will prepare for a democratic government through democratic elections, preceded by an interim constitution.
These elements, she said, are referred to in the original AU roadmap, which spells out the way forward, and should include the drafting of a new constitution under the supervision of the transitional government, and a referendum on the new constitution leading to democratic elections.
Asked what "inclusive" interim government meant, Nkoana-Mashabane said it should "represent all the political forces in the country."
Full Story (Allafrica.com)
This shows that the AU is still entangled in a bureaucratic quagmire while events on the ground are proving to be beyond the Organisation's ability to adjudicate. Let's hope the post-Gaddafi AU has not yet become a spent force!
13 September 2011
Pretoria - The African Union panel on Libya will meet on Wednesday in Pretoria to discuss the latest developments in the North African state, International Relations Minister Nkoana-Mashabane said on Tuesday.
The committee -- led by President Jacob Zuma -- will meet in Pretoria to discuss a range of issues concerning Libya, Nkoana-Mashabane said at an international co-operation, trade and security cluster briefing. The panel also consists of the heads of state of Uganda, Mauritania, Mali and Congo-Brazzaville
"These leaders will be meeting to review the progress of the outcome of the AU Peace and Security Council meeting which was held last month."
In their summit in August, the AU reconfirmed their commitment to the AU roadmap as the best option to resolve the conflict in Libya. Nkoana-Mashabane said one of the key issues that the leaders will look into is the situation in Libya post Colonel Muammar Gaddafi regime.
The AU has sought in vain to mediate between Gaddafi and the Libyan National Transitional Council (NTC) rebels, who have rejected the continental bloc's proposals. In turn, the AU has not recognised the NTC, which now controls most of Libya's territory.
As the fighting intensifies, Gaddafi's whereabouts remain unknown. The ousted leader said last week that he had not fled to Niger and would fight to death in his country.
Nkoana-Mashabane said the AU plan can only work if the parties are prepared to talk to each other.
She reiterated that the NTC is an opportunity for an interim all inclusive government that will prepare for a democratic government through democratic elections, preceded by an interim constitution.
These elements, she said, are referred to in the original AU roadmap, which spells out the way forward, and should include the drafting of a new constitution under the supervision of the transitional government, and a referendum on the new constitution leading to democratic elections.
Asked what "inclusive" interim government meant, Nkoana-Mashabane said it should "represent all the political forces in the country."
Full Story (Allafrica.com)
This shows that the AU is still entangled in a bureaucratic quagmire while events on the ground are proving to be beyond the Organisation's ability to adjudicate. Let's hope the post-Gaddafi AU has not yet become a spent force!
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Minister out of touch?
Foreign minister assures on safety of Nigerians in Libya: "No Nigerian has died in Libya"
By Ngozi Oboh
September 14, 2011 10:36AM
Nigeria's minister of Foreign Affairs, Olugbenga Ashiru, yesterday said that no Nigerian has died or is being harassed in Libya. According to him, his assertion followed on discussion between Nigeria and officials of the National Transition Council (NTC) of the embattled North African country.
He also said there was nothing hasty about Nigeria's decision to recognise the NTC in Libya, noting that in taking the position on Libya, Nigeria was patient and always hoping that the superior logic of dialogue would prevail. The minister, who spoke at a media briefing to mark President Goodluck Jonathan's 100 days in office, maintained that if Nigeria had not taken the stand, there would have been more bloodshed and the victims would have turned to blame Nigeria.
"Nigerians were being protected in Libya as a result of the recognition accorded to the NTC, which is the group we felt was gaining ground," Mr Ashiru said. "A Nigerian in Libya sent out a text message which was forwarded to me. I put a call across to him and he happens to be the leader of Nigerians in that country. I assured him of safety and also called the NTC that no harm must come to any Nigerian and, in fact, any black in Libya and they assured them that nothing will happen to them. So no Nigerian has died in Libya."
Reasons for decision
On why Nigeria supported the NTC, he explained that Nigeria's over-riding interest in Libya are threefold: "One, to achieve an early end to the conflict, thereby preventing further loss of innocent lives, regardless of who the culprits are. Two, to support processes which would allow the Libyan people decide the future of their country. This is consistent with our new foreign policy focus to support the consolidation of democracy in Africa.
"In taking the position we took on the Libyan crisis, Nigeria was patient, always hoping that the superior logic of dialogue would prevail. For instance, our support for the AU Road Map was premised on the expectation that the protagonists would see the wisdom in embracing dialogue rather that a recuse to military solution.
"The AU Road Map, therefore, failed because of lack of faith on the part of the belligerents. In the circumstance, Nigeria had to act to reaffirm its leadership and also to continue to demonstrate our country's commitment to the consolidation of democracy in Africa, a value which is central to our country's new foreign policy focus."
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U can't assure nigerians safety in Nigeria, talkmore of libya. Smh @234next: Foreign minister assures on (cont) http://tl.gd/d32400
Foreign minister assures on safety of Nigerians in Libya: "No Nigerian has died in Libya"
By Ngozi Oboh
September 14, 2011 10:36AM
Nigeria's minister of Foreign Affairs, Olugbenga Ashiru, yesterday said that no Nigerian has died or is being harassed in Libya. According to him, his assertion followed on discussion between Nigeria and officials of the National Transition Council (NTC) of the embattled North African country.
He also said there was nothing hasty about Nigeria's decision to recognise the NTC in Libya, noting that in taking the position on Libya, Nigeria was patient and always hoping that the superior logic of dialogue would prevail. The minister, who spoke at a media briefing to mark President Goodluck Jonathan's 100 days in office, maintained that if Nigeria had not taken the stand, there would have been more bloodshed and the victims would have turned to blame Nigeria.
"Nigerians were being protected in Libya as a result of the recognition accorded to the NTC, which is the group we felt was gaining ground," Mr Ashiru said. "A Nigerian in Libya sent out a text message which was forwarded to me. I put a call across to him and he happens to be the leader of Nigerians in that country. I assured him of safety and also called the NTC that no harm must come to any Nigerian and, in fact, any black in Libya and they assured them that nothing will happen to them. So no Nigerian has died in Libya."
Reasons for decision
On why Nigeria supported the NTC, he explained that Nigeria's over-riding interest in Libya are threefold: "One, to achieve an early end to the conflict, thereby preventing further loss of innocent lives, regardless of who the culprits are. Two, to support processes which would allow the Libyan people decide the future of their country. This is consistent with our new foreign policy focus to support the consolidation of democracy in Africa.
"In taking the position we took on the Libyan crisis, Nigeria was patient, always hoping that the superior logic of dialogue would prevail. For instance, our support for the AU Road Map was premised on the expectation that the protagonists would see the wisdom in embracing dialogue rather that a recuse to military solution.
"The AU Road Map, therefore, failed because of lack of faith on the part of the belligerents. In the circumstance, Nigeria had to act to reaffirm its leadership and also to continue to demonstrate our country's commitment to the consolidation of democracy in Africa, a value which is central to our country's new foreign policy focus."
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A tweet from Okechukwu
Tinoluque Okechukwu Ogbunude
U can't assure nigerians safety in Nigeria, talkmore of libya. Smh @234next: Foreign minister assures on (cont) http://tl.gd/d32400
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Gaddafi will 'liberate all of Libya' says spokesman
Sept. 14 - Muammar Gaddafi's spokesman Moussa Ibrahim speaks to Reuters via crackly telephone line, and defiantly says the fight will continue ''for years to come.''
Sept. 14 - Muammar Gaddafi's spokesman Moussa Ibrahim speaks to Reuters via crackly telephone line, and defiantly says the fight will continue ''for years to come.''
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