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The Lybian Mistake
When NATO began bombing Lybia a few months ago, I knew that this was a miscalculation.
While there are many Lybians who hate Qaddafi, there are many others who love him. Lybia is the richest country in the region, second in Africa in per-capita terms only to the tiny... Libya, NATO’s litmus test
Fools rush in A “positive force” for change? “Crisis management?” What do these very large terms mean? " “NATO is an active and leading contributor to peace and security on the international stage.... Let "normal people" return to their tyrannical leader
Civilian Casualties Let normal people return to their tyrannical leader. That appears to be the conclusion of this story. No military force is 100% accurate. No war is without civilian casualties. It was the... Libya conflict: United Nations accuses both sides of war crimes
United Nations investigators have accused Libyan government forces of war crimes and crimes against humanity; it also said there is evidence of opposition abuses as well. In a 90-page report, most critical of the Libyan government, it says the government committed murder,... Jeffrey Feltman: Libyan Rebels 'to open office in US'
The United States has invited Libya's rebels to open an office in Washington, the announcement was made by the assistant secretary of State Jeffrey Feltman during a visit to the rebel stronghold in Benghazi he said the Transitional National Council (TNC) was the legitimate...Libya: Nato steps up air strikes on Tripoli
A series of massive explosions have shaken the Libyan capital Tripoli, in what appear to be the largest airstrike since the bombing campaign against Col. Muammar Gaddafi forces began in March. Around 20 air strikes in an half an hour period sent plumes of smoke drifting... Afghans push back Taliban
With backing from the world’s most powerful military force, the Afghan military was able to push back Taliban insurgents. What is wrong with this picture? Who is backing the Taliban? How many insurgents are... Libya: Nato strikes hit eight Gaddafi warships in ports
NATO officials say that their aircraft have hit eight warships of pro Gadhafi forces in the Libyan port of Tripoli Al Khums and Sirte. A NATO statement says given the escalating use of naval asset it has no choice... Taliban Unleash Major Assault on Kandahar
For the second day in a row, Afghan Security Forces have clashed with militants in Kandahar City, Afghanistan. The Taliban unleashed a major assault on the city Saturday, vowing to gain control of the city. 25 people have died in the recent firefights. For weeks... 142 views | 5 recommendations | 5 comments
UN pulls out of Libya
UN pulls out of Libya; I didn't know they were still there.“By not protecting diplomatic missions, the Gaddafi regime had "once again breached its international responsibilities and obligations" Hague said. More... NATO Airstrike Kills Saif al-Arab Gadhafi
A Libyan government spokesman says a NATO missile strike in the capital Tripoli, has killed the youngest son of Col. Gadhafi, Saif al-Arab Gadhafi. The spokesman said Col. Gadhafi and his wife were at his son's... Col. Muammar Gadhafi calls for cease-fire negotiations with NATO
The Libyan leader Col. Muammar Gadhafi has called for cease fire and negotiations with NATO countries carrying out air strikes against his forces. In an 80 minutes live broadcast, he said he will sign deals with... Libya: Misrata shipments 'to be blocked'
NATO has accused forces loyal to the Libyan leader Col. Ghaddafi of laying mines off the the coast of the beseiged rebel held city of Misrata. A senior NATO official said the use of mine shows a complete disregard for international law. A Libyan government spokesman said he... France joins Britain in Libya fight
EU warfare Having boots on the ground will help NATO zero in on targets and to minimize friendly fire and collateral damage. However, Qadaffi wants civilian casualties and he will get some. I think NATO will... NATO runs out of ammo
Flip side, Qaddafi has more ammo than NATO. You have got to be kidding me. " “NATO runs short on some munitions in Libya By Karen DeYoung and Greg Jaffe, Friday, April 15, 8:46 PM... NowPublic on Facebook
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