Libya murderous madness of the dictator Gaddafi
The 13th day of an unprecedented revolt, Colonel Qaddafi continues to resist the insurgency. The opposition is preparing a transition government in eastern Libya the country it controls. In New York, the Security Council of the United Nations unanimously adopted a series of severe sanctions, including an arms embargo and travel ban against Libya’s leader an family…
SMS to 400 euros…
“During the night the authorities sent text messages to the people of Tripoli to invite them to go to the bank and receive 500 dinars (about 406 dollars),” a resident said by telephone from Tripoli. “They say to bring a family book. They are trying to buy people.”
Gaddafi’s militiamen
In Tripoli, the only traffic militia Gaddafi. Residents often wander into the streets to buy bread or gasoline, both rationed. Tanks control the access roads to the capital, according to one resident. According to UNHCR More than 100,000 people have fled Libya.
European caution about Libya
The head of European diplomacy Ashton warned that the crackdown will be “consequences” for the Libyan leadership. But she clearly does not call from Gaddafi, unlike the U.S. or France. Explanation for this caution: some of the 27 EU countries still argue for restraint, fearing repercussions on EU citizens still present in Libya or in the case of Italy or Malta, an influx of refugees Africa.
Humanitarian crisis in Libya
More than 10,000 people, mostly Egyptians, fled Libya on Saturday to Tunisia by the main border crossing at Ras Jedir. The local Red Crescent speaks of a “humanitarian crisis” and called for help.
