British Foreign Secretary William Hague has stated that the situation in Libya is further intensifying with probable establishment of a ‘long overhaul’
The questions regarding how long would Britain be able to support ‘the high tempo operations’ in Libya is a growing concern. The implementation of stupendous defence cuts has further aggravated the situation.
Britain has been sending body armors, telecom equipments and military officer in Libya as the coalition forces have entered the sixth week of air strikes in Libya.
The main countries forming a part of the coalition forces believe that it would take another 12 months to topple Gadaffi.
Shadow Defence Secretary Jim Murphy has been questioning the future of British airstrike operations in Libya. And ofcourse, the concern is genuine as one day of air strikes costs millions of investment.
In the meanwhile, the Obama administration has granted 25 million US dollars to opposition in Libya. The aid would be used in the non lethal manner to support Libya’s Interim Transitional National Council.
The White House has stated that the aid would include supply of vehicles, body armour, radio, medical equipments and ambulance.
Meanwhile, the refugees in Misrata, have been complaining against NATO stating that it safeguards only the bigger population while the plight of the minority is not paid attention.
‘Target Gadaffi’
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has openly criticised the aim of killing Colonel Gadaffi without him undergoing a legal trial.
The International political divisions on what judgment should be bestowed to Gadaffi are becoming a matter of debate.
It has also led to further controversies on the supply of legal aid in Libya.
Robert Gates, the US Defence Secretary has once again stated that the aim of NATO or the coalition forces is not to target Gadaffi.
Though, Foreign Secretary William Hague has stated that there are no legal constraints under the UN resolution in supplying aids in Libya.
He also stated that this would lead to the building of diplomatic, political and military pressure on Gadaffi.
‘Stop air strikes’
The African Union, in a move to take control over the uprising has urged the coalition forces to suspend the air strikes.
This was followed after the bombing of two buildings in Gadaffi’s compound in Tripoli by the NATO forces.
The African Union is all set to hold an extraordinary meeting in May to work under the AU Peace and Security Council.
Though, Zubedi, a Libyan ambassador has stated that everyone does agree that’s its high time when Colonel Gadaffi should surrender.
In the meanwhile, chiefs of 61 tribes in Libya have issued a letter stated by the French writer Bernard Henri Levy that the ‘divide and rule’ policy will not work in Libya and nothing will divide them.
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