Thursday, July 21, 2011

Civil War In Libya -- News Updates July 21, 2011



Libyan Rebels Ask France For Weapons To March On Tripoli -- Voice of America

Libyan rebel leaders visiting France say they have asked President Nicolas Sarkozy for military aid to enable them to march on Tripoli, the stronghold of Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi.

The rebel delegation made the request to Sarkozy in Paris during a meeting on Wednesday. The delegation includes a representative of western Libya's rebel-controlled city of Misrata, Suleiman Fortia.

After the meeting, he said the rebels believe they can march on the Libyan capital within "days" with "a bit of help" from friends such as France.




More News On Libya's Civil War

FACTBOX-Latest developments in Libyan conflict -- Reuters
Libya's rebels poised to attack as Kadhafi stalls -- AFP
Libya rebels seek arms, press pre-Ramadan offensive -- DAWN/AFP
Libyan Rebels Advance on a Gadhafi Stronghold -- Wall Street Journal
Libyan rebels in Zlitan capture key government commander -- The Guardian
Deadly Clashes Continue in Libyan City of Brega -- Voice of America
Fighting continues in Misrata, Brega in Libya -- Xinhuanet
Libyan Rebels Open New Front Near Qaddafi's Southern Stronghold -- FOX News/Wall Street Journal
Gadhafi Calls Tribes to Take Back Rebel Mountains -- New York Times/AP
Problems With Logistics, Coordination and Rivalries Hamper Libya’s Rebels -- New York Times
The headless corpse, the mass grave and worrying questions about Libya's rebel army -- The Telegraph
For Libyan rebels, a funeral is no somber event -- L.A. Times

Gaddafi may survive military onslaught and be allowed to stay in Libya, admits Sarkozy's foreign minister -- Daily Mail
France: Gaddafi could possibly stay in Libya -- Washington Post
France suggests plan for Gaddafi to stay in Libya -- The Telegraph
Analysis: Diplomacy struggles to break Libya standoff -- Reuters
White House: Gadhafi must leave power, but it’s up to Libyans whether he stays in the country -- Washington Post

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