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No ‘mission accomplished’ moment for Cameron on Libya
There will be no “mission accomplished” style banner on Libya when David Cameron attends the Paris Conference next week, blogs Political Editor Gary Gibbon.
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As many as 1,000 Gaddafi loyalists are still holding out in the desert town of Bani Walid despite being pounded by Nato planes.
There will be no “mission accomplished” style banner on Libya when David Cameron attends the Paris Conference next week, blogs Political Editor Gary Gibbon.
David Cameron says Libya faces “difficult days” following the rebel advance into Tripoli. The Prime Minister says there is no room for complacency as fighting rages in parts of the Libyan capital.
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Muammar Gaddafi’s regime says Britain’s decision to diplomatically recognise Libya’s rebels is “irresponsible, illegal, and a violation of British and international law.”
Libyan leader Colonel Gaddafi could stay in the country as long as he relinquishes power, according to Foreign Secretary William Hague.
As the Foreign Secretary, William Hague, offers the prospect of Colonel Gaddafi being allowed to stay in Libya if he steps down as leader, Anthony Tucker-Jones reports on the shifting political sands.
As two offensives place Libyan rebel forces within striking distance of Gaddafi’s Tripoli stronghold, Anthony Tucker-Jones asks if they can maintain their new-found momentum.
Turkey officially recognises Libya’s anti-government rebels and promises to give them at least $200m in aid.
“But will Colonel Gaddafi be gone by then? Everyone has their own theories. It’ll be over by Ramadan. Nato has to end it by August. He won’t be here at the end of the year. And then the vague ones. His days are numbered. It’s only a matter of time.”
Nato’s Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen tells Channel 4 News he regrets the “tragic loss of life” following an off-target air strike in Tripoli, but says the mission is meeting its objectives.