Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Civil War In Libya -- News Updates July 13, 2011



Gaddafi Forces Are Struggling, U.S. Intelligence Reports Say -- Washington Post

Libyan leader Moammar Gaddafi is sending fresh signals through emissaries that he is ready to discuss stepping down, Western diplomats said Tuesday, as new intelligence assessments pointed to worsening conditions among his troops.

The overtures by aides close to Gaddafi appeared to reflect a deepening pessimism inside a government that is under assault on two fronts and faces shortages of critical supplies, according to U.S. and European analysts and government officials.

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More News On Libya's Civil War

Factbox: Libya's military: what does Gaddafi have? -- Reuters
Rebels Gaining on Gaddafi Regime -- Time/AP
Gadhafi running low on cash and fuel, US intelligence reports say -- MSNBC

Gaddafi forces retake village south of Tripoli
-- Reuters
Rebels in west Libya say Gaddafi won't budge -- Straits Times
Libya's rebels prepare for critical battle on road to Tripoli -- The Telegraph
Libyan rebels make gains against Gaddafi forces in western mountains -- The Guardian
Rebels-in-waiting: The children as young as SEVEN being trained to fight on the front lines against Gaddafi -- Daily Mail

Libyan Rebels Accused of Pillage and Beatings -- New York Times
Libyan rebels abused civilians: Human Rights Watch -- BBC
Libya rebels loot seized towns, says rights group -- Reuters
Rights Group Calls on Libyan Rebels to Protect Civilians -- Voice of America
Libyan rebels accused of burning homes and looting -- Guardian
Rights group accuses Libyan rebels of abuse -- AFP

Rebels deny talks with Gadhafi -- AP
France Says Gadhafi Aides Hinted at His Exit -- Wall Street Journal

French parliament votes to extend Libya military mission -- Deutsche Welle
France Reauthorizes Libya Bombing Campaign While Hinting at Negotiations -- New York Times
French Reauthorize Libya Bombing; Juppé Says Gadhafi Is Ready To Leave -- NPR

Cynical French, a naive PM, foolish MPs. This Libyan misadventure will end in tears -- Max Hastings, Daily Mail
Libya conflict: Is Qaddafi's exit in the offing? -- Howard LaFranchi, Christian Science Monitor

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