Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Could Islamic Extremists Take Over Libya?

Nato Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen Photo: AFP

Libya Could Fall Into Hands Of Extremists, Nato Warns -- The Telegraph

The warning came in an exclusive interview with The Daily Telegraph as Muammar Gaddafi's loyalist forces stepped up a fightback on three fronts.

Libya is in danger of falling into the hands of Islamic extremists if a stable government is not rapidly established, Nato’s secretary-general warned last night.

In an interview with The Daily Telegraph, Anders Fogh Rasmussen said Islamic extremists would “try to exploit” any weaknesses created as the country tried to rebuild after four decades of Col Muammar Gaddafi’s rule.

Mr Rasmussen was speaking amid growing evidence of splits in the rebel leadership in Tripoli. His words will cast a damper over the euphoria sweeping Tripoli in the wake of the revolution.

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Update:
Libya danger of Islamic extremists, Nato Secretary General warns -- The Telegraph

My Comment: They are telling us this NOW!!!! I believe that it is too early to know for sure on what direction the new Libyan government will adopt, but when the NATO Secretary makes these concerns known publicly .... you know that there is even bigger concerns behind closed doors.

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