February 2011 - Libya Special Weapons News

Secretary Clinton Remarks at the Human Rights Council US Dept. of State 28 Feb 2011
Secretary Clinton Interview With Kim Ghattas of British Broadcasting Corporation US Dept. of State 28 Feb 2011
Secretary Clinton Interview with Michele Kelemen of National Public Radio US Dept. of State 28 Feb 2011
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney and U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations Susan Rice, 2/28/2011 The White House 28 Feb 2011
Press Conference by Under Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs on Libya, 28 February 2011 United Nations 28 Feb 2011
Ban discusses Libya with Obama UN News Centre 28 Feb 2011 -- Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon held talks on Libya with United States President Barack Obama in Washington, D.C.
Clinton Says It Is Time For Gadhafi To Go VOA 28 Feb 2011 -- US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi, must be held accountable for the bloodletting and acts of violence against unarmed civilians.
US Military Moves Forces for Possible Libya Mission VOA 28 Feb 2011 -- The U.S. military is moving air and naval forces in the region around Libya to be ready to carry out any orders it is given related to the crisis there.
Troops Re-Positioned to Provide Options on Libya AFPS 28 Feb 2011 -- The United States military “is in the planning and preparing mode” on Libya, and will be able to provide the full range of options for national leaders.
Security Forces Stop Protests in Libyan Capital VOA 28 Feb 2011 -- Security forces have dispersed several hundred protesters in Libya's capital, Tripoli, as opposition and government forces continue to fight for control over the country.
Libyan police 'shoot down' protesters in Tripoli RIA Novosti 28 Feb 2011 -- Libyan security services opened fire on Monday on an anti-Gaddafi protest in the capital of Tripoli, the Benghazi-based Quryna paper said.
African Union Declines Action Against Libya VOA 28 Feb 2011 -- The African Union Peace and Security Council has met to discuss events in Libya, but declined to follow other international bodies in imposing sanctions against the Gaddafi government.
Analysts Warn Conflict in Libya Could be Lengthy VOA 28 Feb 2011 -- International pressure is building to force Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi to step down as government and opposition forces continue to fight for control of the country.
Libyan Government Criticizes UN Sanctions VOA 28 Feb 2011 -- A Libyan official is criticizing international actions against the embattled leadership of Moammar Gadhafi, including new U.N. sanctions.
World Powers Heap Pressure On Libya's Qaddafi To Step Down RFE/RL 28 Feb 2011 -- International pressure is growing for Libyan ruler Muammar Qaddafi to step down from power.
Russia's Lavrov urges Libya to obey UN resolution RIA Novosti 28 Feb 2011 -- Russian FM Lavrov: The Libyan authorities should be serious about the UN Security Council resolution adopted on February 26.
Merkel urges Qaddafi to step down from power immediately IRNA 28 Feb 2011 -- German Chancellor Angela Merkel called for Libyan leader Moammar Qaddafi to step down from power immediately.
France Begins 'Massive' Aid Effort for Libyan Opposition VOA 28 Feb 2011 -- France says it is flying medical aid to the eastern Libyan city of Benghazi in what it calls the start of a "massive" operation to support opposition forces.
EU Agrees to Package of Libya Sanctions VOA 28 Feb 2011 -- EU officials meeting in Brussels say the 27-nation bloc has agreed to a package of sanctions against Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi.
EU approves sanctions against Gaddafi RIA Novosti 28 Feb 2011 -- The European Union said it had approved sanctions against Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi for his violent suppression of protests.
EU okays sanctions against Libya IRNA 28 Feb 2011 -- The European Union agreed to slap sanctions on Libya over the deadly suppression of peaceful protests in that country, the bloc's presidency said in Brussels.
Belarus denies Libya links claims RIA Novosti 28 Feb 2011 -- Belarusian Foreign Ministry: No Belarusian mercenaries fighting in Libya and a plane laden with Muammar Gaddafi's gold has not landed in Minsk.
Qaddafi's Serbian TV Interview Result Of Close Belgrade-Tripoli Ties RFE/RL 28 Feb 2011 -- Embattled Libyan leader Muammar Qaddafi's choice of a private Serbian television station for an exclusive interview highlights the longtime close relations between Belgrade and Tripoli.
Beijing Deploys Military Transports to Retrieve Nationals From Libya VOA 28 Feb 2011 -- Chinese state media say Beijing has sent four military transport planes to help in the massive evacuation of its nationals from strife-torn Libya.
IEA: Libyan Oil Output Cut By Half RFE/RL 28 Feb 2011 -- The International Energy Agency (IEA) said today that unrest in Libya has reduced the country's oil output by half.
UN Security Council Slaps Sanctions On Qaddafi, Refers Libya To World Court RFE/RL 27 Feb 2011 -- In a unanimous vote, the United Nations Security Council has adopted a sanctions resolution against the regime of Libyan leader Muammar Qaddafi.
Libyan opposition forms national council, pledges to 'liberate' country RIA Novosti 27 Feb 2011 -- Opposition struggling to oust embattled Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi announced on Sunday it has formed a national council in an effort to free the country of the dictator's rule.
Poor weather delays Russian ferry evacuation from Libya RIA Novosti 27 Feb 2011 -- The departure of a ferry evacuating Russians and foreigners from the northern Libyan port has been delayed until Monday over poor weather conditions, a Russian emergencies spokesman said.
Benghazi 'caretaker' government to prepare democratic election in Libya RIA Novosti 27 Feb 2011 -- A new government formed in Benghazi in east Libya by former justice minister Mustafa Abdel Jalil will work for three months to prepare democratic elections of the head of state in the country, the ex-minister said in an interview with Al-Jazeera TV channel on Sunday.
Security Council imposes sanctions on Libyan leadership RIA Novosti 27 Feb 2011 -- The United Nations Security Council on Sunday adopted a resolution imposing sanctions on Libya's leadership, a RIA Novosti correspondent reported.
Libyan Protest Leaders Form National Council in East VOA 27 Feb 2011 -- Libyan anti-government protest leaders say they have formed a "national council" in eastern cities seized from Moammar Gadhafi, following days of fighting with forces loyal to the Libyan leader.
International Pressure Grows on Gadhafi to Resign VOA 27 Feb 2011 -- As the violence continues in Libya, international pressure is growing on Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi to step down.
UN: 100,000 People Have Fled Libya into Neighboring States VOA 27 Feb 2011 -- The United Nations refugee agency says almost 100,000 people have fled Libya into neighboring Egypt and Tunisia in the past week, to escape a deadly anti-government uprising.
Libyan Forces Loyal to Gadhafi Hold Small Chunks of Territory VOA 27 Feb 2011 -- Eyewitnesses report forces loyal to embattled Libyan leader Colonel Moammar Gadhafi still hold small chunks of territory in and around the capital Tripoli, amid a steady stream of defections by former officials and supporters.
Security Council imposes sanctions on Libyan authorities in bid to stem violent repression UN News Centre 26 Feb 2011 -- The Security Council today voted unanimously to impose sanctions against the Libyan authorities, slapping the country with an arms embargo and freezing the assets of its leaders, while referring the ongoing violent repression of civilian demonstrators to the International Criminal Court (ICC).
UN Security Council Meets On Libya Amid Continuing Unrest RFE/RL 26 Feb 2011 -- The UN Security Council is meeting again to discuss a sanctions resolution against Libyan leader Muammar Qaddafi in a bid to stop his crackdown on antigovernment protesters.
Turkish naval ship may guard ferry evacuating Russians from Libya RIA Novosti 26 Feb 2011 -- The Russian Emergencies Ministry plans to engage a Turkish naval ship to provide security for Russians and citizens of other countries who will be evacuated by Saint Stefan ferry from the Libyan port of Ras Lanuf.
Obama signs order to impose sanctions against Libyan officials RIA Novosti 26 Feb 2011 -- U.S. President Barack Obama on Friday signed an Executive Order regarding sanctions against Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, his government and family, and sent a letter to Congress on the matter.
Ban phones leaders of Saudi Arabia and Italy to discuss situation in Libya UN News Centre 26 Feb 2011 -- Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today had telephone discussions with King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia and Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi on developments in Libya, as he continues to reach out to world leaders to urge them to support the international effort to stop the violence in the North African country.
Much of Libya Outside of Government Control as Popular Protests Continue VOA 26 Feb 2011 -- Scattered protests continued in Libya Saturday, amid reports of further defections by former top officials to the side of the insurgents. Popular protests also continued in Yemen and several other Arab countries, as well.
UN Security Council Discusses Possible Libya Sanctions VOA 26 Feb 2011 -- The U.N. Security Council is holding a rare Saturday session to discuss imposing possible sanctions against the government of Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi in a bid to end his bloody crackdown on anti-government protesters.
US Shutters Libya Embassy VOA 26 Feb 2011 -- The United States Friday suspended operations at its embassy in Libya after U.S. diplomatic personnel were airlifted out of the country. However, officials say diplomatic contacts with representatives of the Moammar Gadhafi government continue.
Obama Calls for Gadhafi's Immediate Departure VOA 26 Feb 2011 -- President Obama is calling for Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi to step down immediately. The call came in a statement issued by the White House detailing a private phone conversation Mr. Obama had with German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
Airmen demonstrate massive airdrop, teamwork in joint exercise AFNS 25 Feb 2011 -- Nine Little Rock Air Force Base C-130 Hercules and twice as many aircrews, along with maintainers and planners from the base, participated in Joint Operation Access Exercise Feb. 9 through 12 here and at Fort Bragg, N.C.
Tribal Dynamics Sets Libya Apart From Neighbors RFE/RL 25 Feb 2011 -- A few short weeks ago, even as a wave of protests took down regimes in neighboring states, few would have predicted that a nationwide revolt could consume Libya.
Ban calls on Security Council to consider immediate steps to stop killings in Libya UN News Centre 25 Feb 2011 -- Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today called on the Security Council to consider immediately concrete steps against Libyan President Muammar Al-Qadhafi’s Government for its deadly repression of protesters, with options ranging from sanctions to assured punishment.
UN rights council recommends suspending Libya, orders inquiry into abuses UN News Centre 25 Feb 2011 -- The United Nations Human Rights Council today strongly condemned the recent violence in Libya and ordered an international inquiry into alleged abuses, while also recommending that the country’s membership in the UN’s top human rights body be suspended.
US Moving Ahead With Unilateral, Multilateral Sanctions on Libya VOA 25 Feb 2011 -- The United States is moving ahead with unilateral sanctions, and other steps in cooperation with international partners, aimed at pressuring Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi to stop his government's violent crackdown on opposition protesters.
Libyan Opposition: No Compromise with Gadhafi VOA 25 Feb 2011 -- Groups opposed to Liyban leader Moammar Gadhafi say they are in control of most of the eastern part of the country and plan to keep pushing until the current government is gone. The opposition says there is no room for compromise.
Tears Flow at UN Security Council Over Bloodshed in Libya VOA 25 Feb 2011 -- The Libyan ambassador to the United Nations made an impassioned appeal Friday to the U.N. Security Council, calling on the U.N.’s most powerful body to adopt a strong resolution and "save Libya." His speech ended with him embracing his deputy, who had defected from Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi's camp earlier this week, and both men sobbing as the U.N. Secretary-General and other ambassadors came over to embrace them and shake their hands.
Gaddafi’s youngest son joins protesters IRNA 25 Feb 2011 -- The youngest son of the embattled Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, Saif al-Arab joined the Libya’s anti-government protesters on Thursday.
International Community Responds To Libya Crisis, Bloodshed RFE/RL 25 Feb 2011 -- International efforts to halt violence in Libya are gathering pace as the United Nations, NATO, and the European Union craft emergency responses to the mounting bloodshed in that country.
Russia to send 4 additional evacuation planes, ship to Libya RIA Novosti 25 Feb 2011 -- Russia plans to send four additional planes and a ferry to evacuate people from riot-torn Libya, the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Friday.
Russia condemns Libya over use of force against civilians - Medvedev RIA Novosti 25 Feb 2011 -- Russia condemns Libyan authorities over its use of force against civilians, President Dmitry Medvedev said on Friday.
Libyan top prosecutor resigns, joins opposition RIA Novosti 25 Feb 2011 -- Libya's top prosecutor, Abdul-Rahman al-Abbar, has followed other officials in the troubled country and resigned to join the opposition against the long-time dictator Muammar Gaddafi, Al Arabiya news channel said on Friday.
As Libyan crackdown escalates, UN rights chief urges action to halt violence UN News Centre 25 Feb 2011 -- The United Nations human rights chief today urged action to help end the violence in Libya and to hold perpetrators of atrocities accountable, saying that the crackdown on protesters is escalating.
Reports: Shots Fired as Protesters March in Libyan Capital VOA 25 Feb 2011 -- Protesters in Libya staged a new push to oust longtime leader Moammar Gadhafi Friday There are reports of gunfire against demonstrators in the capital.
Libyan Minister Accuses Gadhafi of Lockerbie Attack VOA 24 Feb 2011 -- Libya's former justice minister, who has resigned following the government's crackdown on protestors there, says the country's leader Moammar Gadhafi personally ordered the Lockerbie plane bombing in 1988. Mr. Gadhafi has always denied that he knew of the plans to carry out the attack. The claim has reignited the debate over whether Western countries were too quick to welcome Mr. Gadhafi back into the international community.
UN labour chief joins in condemning violent Libyan repression of protesters UN News Centre 24 Feb 2011 -- The United Nations labour chief today added his voice to the chorus condemning Libya’s leaders for the deadly violence against mass protests, stressing that the North African country is a further example of the risks to those who fail to heed widespread unemployment and poverty.
Thousands Fleeing Libyan Violence Cross Into Tunisia VOA 24 Feb 2011 -- Thousands of people fleeing violence in Libya streamed across Tunisia's southeastern border post of Ras El Jedir, where local citizens had mobilized food and transportation.
Obama Consults World Leaders on Libyan Crisis VOA 24 Feb 2011 -- President Barack Obama is talking with other world leaders about how to address the crisis in Libya. The president spoke by telephone Thursday with French President Nicolas Sarkozy and is expected to do the same with British Prime Minister David Cameron.
US Seeks Libya's Expulsion From UN Human Rights Council VOA 24 Feb 2011 -- The United States said Thursday it will seek Libya’s expulsion from the U.N. Human Rights Council as an initial step to try to bring an end to violence in the North African country. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will join in a meeting of the U.N. panel on Monday in Geneva.
Qaddafi Blames Al-Qaeda For Violence In Western Libya RFE/RL 24 Feb 2011 -- Libya's embattled ruler Muammar Qaddafi has called on the people of Zawiya to stop fighting - saying violence in the city was caused by youths who are "stoned on drugs" and taking orders from Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden.
World Grapples For Response In Libya RFE/RL 24 Feb 2011 -- International momentum is building for action against Libyan leader Muammar Qaddafi’s regime for a protest crackdown that has killed hundreds in more than a week.
Ukrainian Medical Staff Flee Libya, But No Word On Qaddafi's Nurse RFE/RL 24 Feb 2011 -- Ukrainian nationals fleeing the violence in Libya have described to RFE/RL's Ukrainian Service a tense situation in the Mediterranean country, which has fully descended into the throes of civil war.
EU threatens sanctions against Gaddafi as violence continues RIA Novosti 24 Feb 2011 -- The European Union is considering implementing sanctions against Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi as the authorities in the North African country continue to use violent methods to quash a prolonged uprising.
U.S. to discuss Libyan violence with partners RIA Novosti 24 Feb 2011 -- The U.S. will hold discussions with its partners worldwide to prepare a response to violence in Libya, U.S. President Barack Obama said.
UN chief urges 'prompt and peaceful' transition in Libya RIA Novosti 24 Feb 2011 -- The United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon called on the international community to show unity and ensure a "prompt and peaceful" transition in Libya.
Libyan Opposition Movement Moves Westward, as Bloody Uprising Continues VOA 24 Feb 2011 -- Forces loyal to Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi continue to attack anti-government protesters, but the opposition groups appear to be gaining more of a foothold, despite the brutal crackdown.
Libya's Leader Blames al-Qaida for Protests VOA 24 Feb 2011 -- Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi has blamed Osama bin Laden and al-Qaida terrorists for the anti-government protests in his country.
Foreigners Flee Libya Violence, Pour Into Egypt VOA 24 Feb 2011 -- Thousands of foreigners caught in the violence in Libya are struggling to leave. Some are able to board aircraft, ferries and other ships chartered by their governments, while others are pouring across the borders of neighboring Egypt. Many have been helped to safety by Libyans under siege themselves.
Gadhafi Loyalists Reinforce Grip on Tripoli, Protests Spread VOA 24 Feb 2011 -- Fighters loyal to Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi are reinforcing their grip on the capital, Tripoli, as a growing popular uprising spreads across the eastern half of the country.
NATO Not Planning to Interfere in Libya VOA 24 Feb 2011 -- NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen says the alliance has no plans to intervene in the unrest in Libya.
Sudan Rebel Group Denies Role in Libya Anti-Protest Violence VOA 24 Feb 2011 -- The spokesman for the Darfur-based Justice and Equality Movement (JEM) has denied accusations that members of his group are acting as mercenaries for Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi to suppress anti-government protesters.
EGYPT: Economy to take a hit from Libya turmoil IRIN 24 Feb 2011 -- The return home of thousands of Egyptian workers from Libya following mass protests against the Gaddafi regime, will mean the loss of millions of dollars in remittances and possible unemployment for the returnees, a leading economist warns.
Germany sends warships to Libya to evacuate nationals IRNA 24 Feb 2011 -- Germany has dispatched three warships to Libya to evacuate German nationals trying to flee the strife-torn north African country, the website of the Hamburg-based weekly news magazine Der Spiegel reported Thursday.
MP: Libyan people angered by brutal carnage IRNA 24 Feb 2011 -- Head of the Majlis National Security and Foreign Policy Commission Alaeddin Boroujerdi said on Thursday that merciless carnage of protestors in Libya would make people much more infuriated.
Qaddafi's Grip On Libya Weakens As West Considers Sanctions RFE/RL 23 Feb 2011 -- Antigovernment protests have spread across Libya - from the border with Egypt in the east to the border with Tunisia in the west - amid further indications that the structure of Muammar Qaddafi's regime is on the verge of collapse.
Ban strongly condemns Qadhafi’s actions against protesters, calls for punishment UN News Centre 23 Feb 2011 -- Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today condemned Libyan President Muammar Al-Qadhafi’s actions against protestors as possible crimes against humanity, calling for the punishment of those who “brutally shed” the blood of innocents.
UN Human Rights Council to hold special session on Libya UN News Centre 23 Feb 2011 -- The United Nations Human Rights Council announced today that it will hold a special session on Friday to discuss the situation in Libya, as calls continue to mount for an end to the use of force against protesters and a peaceful resolution of the crisis in the North African nation.
Vital to keep borders open for people fleeing Libya, UN agency stresses UN News Centre 23 Feb 2011 -- The United Nations refugee agency today welcomed the “positive indications” it has received from Tunisia and Egypt that they will keep their borders open for people fleeing violence in neighbouring Libya.
Clinton: US to Consider All Options Against Libya VOA 23 Feb 2011 -- U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Wednesday the Obama administration will look at all possible options to persuade Libyan authorities to end violence against protestors. Clinton discussed Libya strategy with Brazilian Foreign Minister Antonio Patriota, whose government is the current president of the U.N. Security Council.
Obama Condemns Libya Crackdown VOA 23 Feb 2011 -- President Barack Obama on Wednesday strongly condemned Libyan government-sanctioned violence against demonstrators, and said the United States is stepping up international consultations on how to deal with the situation. The president appeared with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton after talks at the White House.
Remarks by the President on Libya The White House 23 Feb 2011
UN Security Council Condemns Libya Violence RFE/RL 23 Feb 2011 -- The United Nations Security Council has condemned the crackdown on protesters by Libyan leader Muammar Qaddafi's regime, and demanded an 'immediate' end to the violence which is believed to have left hundreds of people dead in the North African country.
East Libya Falls To Anti-Qaddafi Militia As Divisions Emerge In Military RFE/RL 23 Feb 2011 -- Antigovernment protests have spread across Libya -- from the border with Egypt in the east to the border with Tunisia in the west -- amid further indications that the structure of Muammar Qaddafi's regime is on the verge of collapse.
Plane with Gaddafi's daughter onboard denied landing in Malta RIA Novosti 23 Feb 2011 -- A Libyan plane believed to be carrying Aisha Gaddafi, the embattled Libyan leader's daughter, was denied permission to land in Malta, local media said on Wednesday.
Ahmadinejad asks Libyan leader to meet protesters' demands RIA Novosti 23 Feb 2011 -- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has condemned violence against protesters in Libya, urging the country's embattled leader Muammar Gaddafi to listen to his people.
Russia's evacuation of citizens from Libya by planes completed RIA Novosti 23 Feb 2011 -- The final fourth plane carrying Russians to Moscow from Libya has taken off, a spokesman for Russia's Emergency Situations Ministry said on Wednesday.
All Libyan ports closed amid mass anti-government unrest RIA Novosti 23 Feb 2011 -- All Libyan ports and terminals have been temporarily closed amid violence in the North African state, France's major shipping group said on Wednesday.
UN Security Council blasts Libya clampdown RIA Novosti 23 Feb 2011 -- The UN Security Council on Tuesday called on Libyan authorities to immediately end their clampdown on protesters.
UN concerned by Gaddafi's call to violence RIA Novosti 23 Feb 2011 -- The United Nations is concerned by Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi's call on his supporters to take to the streets, UN Undersecretary General for Political Affairs Lynn Pascoe said.
Ban returns hastily to UN Headquarters to deal with Libya crisis UN News Centre 23 Feb 2011 -- Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon cut short a visit to Los Angeles to return to United Nations Headquarters today to address the crisis in Libya, calling for punishment of those using violence against civilians after a long “blunt” phone call to President Muammar Al-Qadhafi.
Libyan Death Toll Mounts as Protests Continue in Region VOA 23 Feb 2011 -- Reports coming out of Libya indicate government-sanctioned violence against protesters is intensifying during a widening revolt. The international community has denounced the violence, while Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi has threatened death for anyone who takes up arms against him.
In Libya, Mass Evacuation of Foreigners Continues VOA 23 Feb 2011 -- A massive evacuation of foreigners from Libya is underway by air, sea and land.
Tripoli Streets Deserted After Gadhafi Urges Attacks on Protesters VOA 23 Feb 2011 -- Witnesses in the Libyan capital Tripoli say many streets were deserted Wednesday, with residents afraid to leave their homes, a day after Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi urged his supporters to attack anti-government demonstrators.
Libyan Opposition Leader: Military Siding with People VOA 23 Feb 2011 -- A former Libyan army officer and head of a leading opposition group says he knows of growing defections among Libya’s military not just by individuals, but in some cases, entire units. Ibrahim Abdulaziz Sahad is the Secretary-General of the National Front for the Salvation of Libya, or NFSL, which was organized in in October 1981 by a group of former military officers, diplomats and businessmen with one goal - to end the regime of Colonel Moammar Gadhafi. He spoke to VOA’s Cecily Hilleary from his base in the United States.
French President Calls for EU Sanctions Against Libya VOA 23 Feb 2011 -- Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi's government is facing new and stronger international calls to stop a violent crackdown on anti-government protesters.
Arab League: Violence Against Protesters Must Come to an End VOA 22 Feb 2011 -- As protests and crackdowns in Libya intensify, international diplomats, including the head of the Arab League are calling for restraint. At the same time, top diplomats are looking for a way forward in Egypt, which has weathered its own - at-times bloody - popular uprising.
Libya: Security Council, UN officials urge end to use of force against protesters UN News Centre 22 Feb 2011 -- The Security Council and top United Nations officials today urged the Libyan Government to immediately end its violent crackdown on protesters and to meet its responsibility to protect its population.
Clinton: Libyan Bloodshed 'Completely Unacceptable' VOA 22 Feb 2011 -- Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Tuesday said violence unleashed against Libyan protesters is "completely unacceptable" and that the United States will take "appropriate steps" to deal with the situation. Clinton and other U.S. officials are focusing on the safety of several thousand American citizens in Libya.
Obama Monitoring Libya Situation VOA 22 Feb 2011 -- President Obama's advisers are keeping him informed on developments in Libya. The president has made no additional remarks on Libya since a written statement last week condemning violence against peaceful protesters, but he continues to monitor the situation closely.
UN Security Council Condemns Libya Violence VOA 22 Feb 2011 -- The U.N. Security Council has strongly condemned the violent crackdown on protesters in the North African country of Libya and called for an immediate end to the violence. But as the council issued its statement Tuesday, the Libyan deputy U.N. Ambassador warned that new attacks have begun on civilians in the western part of the country.
US Unable to Evacuate Diplomats from Libya VOA 22 Feb 2011 -- The United States says it has not been able to move some of its non-essential diplomats from Libya, as governments send airplanes and ships to pick up their citizens stranded by Libya's bloody unrest.
Libyan Leader Vows To Stay On In Wake Of Aircraft Strikes In Capital RFE/RL 22 Feb 2011 -- Embattled Libyan strongman Muammar Qaddafi has vowed to remain in power despite growing popular protests against his repressive four-decade rule.
Libya's Gadhafi Vows Not to Leave VOA 22 Feb 2011 -- Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi says anti-government protests will not force him out, and that he expects to die a "martyr" in Libya.
UN Appeals to Governments to Grant Asylum to People Fleeing Libya VOA 22 Feb 2011 -- The U.N. refugee agency is appealing to all governments to grant asylum to people fleeing violence and persecution in Libya. The UNHCR says it is gravely concerned about the dangers for civilians and especially for asylum-seekers and refugees inadvertently caught up in the violence.
China ‘Concerned’ About Libyan Unrest VOA 22 Feb 2011 -- China has expressed concern about unrest in Libya, especially attacks on Chinese workers and assets there. A Libyan diplomat stationed in Beijing has resigned to protest his government's violent crackdown on protesters.
Defiant Gaddafi vows to fight on, crush protests RIA Novosti 22 Feb 2011 -- Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi said on Tuesday he would not quit despite a countrywide uprising, was ready to die as a martyr in his home country and vowed to quell protests.
Libyan leader Gaddafi says 'will die a martyr' RIA Novosti 22 Feb 2011 -- Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi said on Tuesday he does not hold a post he could resign from and said he would die a martyr in his home country.
Libya says airspace 'open,' airport functioning normally RIA Novosti 22 Feb 2011 -- Libyan airspace is open and the airport in Tripoli is working normally, the head of the country's aviation authorities said on Tuesday.
Attacks on Libyan protestors ‘crime against humanity’ – UN rights official RIA Novosti 22 Feb 2011 -- Attacks by security forces on protestors in Libya may amount to a crime against humanity, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay said on Tuesday.
Libya opens airspace for planes to evacuate Russian nationals RIA Novosti 22 Feb 2011 -- Libyan authorities have issued permission for Russian planes to land in Tripoli to evacuate Russian nationals from the turbulent North African state, Russia's ambassador to Libya Vladimir Chamov said.
Russia seeks to evacuate nationals from Libya RIA Novosti 22 Feb 2011 -- Russia is seeking permission for its planes to fly through Libyan airspace as it looks to evacuate its nationals from the turbulent North African state, a spokesperson for Russia's Emergency Situations Ministry said on Tuesday.
Libyan army officers call on troops to oust Gaddafi RIA Novosti 22 Feb 2011 -- A group of Libyan army officers has called on the military to "join the people" and immediately march on the capital Tripoli to oust the country's longtime ruler Muammar Gaddafi, Al Jazeera reported on Tuesday.
Security Council meets on Libya, as UN officials urge end to violence against protesters UN News Centre 22 Feb 2011 -- Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and the United Nations human rights chief have both called on the Libyan authorities to immediately end their violent crackdown on protesters, and the Security Council is meeting today to discuss the situation in the North African nation.
Hillary Rodham Clinton Press Statement - Situation in Libya US Dept. of State 21 Feb 2011
Libyan Regime Under Siege as Protests Escalate VOA 21 Feb 2011 -- Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi briefly appeared on state television early Tuesday as his faltering 40-year regime showed more signs of crumbling in the face of a widespread popular uprising that has escalated into open, deadly confrontation.
US: Gadhafi Must Stop 'Bloodshed' VOA 21 Feb 2011 -- U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has condemned the violence against anti-government protesters in Libya and called on Moammar Gadhafi's government to stop what she described as the "unacceptable bloodshed" taking place in the North African nation.
Oil Firms Pull Workers Out of Libya VOA 21 Feb 2011 -- World oil prices rose sharply on Monday as violence in Libya sparked worries that energy supplies could be disrupted. The price of Brent crude oil in London, the benchmark for much of the world, jumped more than two percent to hit its highest price since 2008. The unrest prompted some major oil companies to start pulling their workers out of Libya as clashes between protesters and government security forces escalate.
Unrest In Libya Dominates EU Foreign Ministers Meeting RFE/RL 21 Feb 2011 -- European Union foreign ministers have roundly condemned the killing of antigovernment protesters in Libya as they gathered in Brussels to map out a strategy to handle the fallout from the unrest sweeping the Middle East.
Britain urges nationals to leave Libya IRNA 21 Feb 2011 -- The British Foreign Office is urging UK nationals to leave Libya unless they have a pressing need to stay following the killing of scores of protesters in recent days.
Qaddafi Rule Under Growing Pressure As Protests Intensify RFE/RL 21 Feb 2011 -- Libyan leader Muammar Qaddafi's 42-year rule appears under threat as antigovernment unrest has spread to the capital, Tripoli, while protesters claimed control of the country's second-largest city, Benghazi.
Libya's Justice Minister resigns in protest at crackdown RIA Novosti 21 Feb 2011 -- Libya's Justice Minister Moustapha Abdel Jalil has resigned in protest at "the excessive use of force" used against demonstrators during continuing unrest, the Libyan paper Quryna said on Monday.
Libyan protestors seize control of Benghazi RIA Novosti 21 Feb 2011 -- Hours after the son of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi vowed to suppress anti-governmental unrest, protestors claimed control of Benghazi, the country's second city, the Al Jazeera TV channel reported.
Gaddafi: 40 years of the riddle of the sands RIA Novosti 21 Feb 2011 -- Muammar Gaddafi has ruled Libya for over 40 years in a unique, sometimes eccentric style, hallmarked by his penchant for safari suits, sunglasses, Bedouin tents, rambling speeches and a 40-member all-female bodyguard detail.
Libyan People's Hall on fire as protesters riot RIA Novosti 21 Feb 2011 -- A government building in the Libyan capital Tripoli is ablaze after anti-government protesters went on the rampage, the Al-Arabiya TV news channel said on Monday.
Libya's ambassadors to India, Arab League resign in protest against government RIA Novosti 21 Feb 2011 -- Libyan Ambassador to India Ali al-Essawi resigned in protest against his government's violent crackdown on demonstrators who have called for the ouster of the country's leader, Muammar Gaddafi, the Indian Express daily website reported on Monday.
Gaddafi's son blames opposition from outside for unrest in Libya RIA Novosti 21 Feb 2011 -- Sayf al-Islam Gaddafi, a son of the Libyan President Muammar Gaddafi, has blamed opposition members outside the country of organizing protests in Libya.
Libyan Protests Escalate With Fires, Gunfire Reported VOA 21 Feb 2011 -- Reports from Libya indicate the more than 40-year-rule of Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi is under siege from an escalating popular uprising that is turning violent and destructive.
Libyan Protests Spread to Capital VOA 21 Feb 2011 -- Dozens of people are reported to have been killed in Tripoli Monday as anti-government protests that began in eastern Libya spread to the capital.
World Leaders Slam Libya Violence VOA 21 Feb 2011 -- Leaders from throughout the world are demanding a peaceful resolution of the turmoil in Libya.
EU Denounces Libya Violence; Prepares to Evacuate Nationals VOA 21 Feb 2011 -- The European Union has denounced the harsh crackdown by Libyan authorities against anti-government protesters as reports emerge of scores of dead in the capital Tripoli.
Death Toll In Libya Rises Amid Fierce Crackdown RFE/RL 20 Feb 2011 -- Human rights groups say casualties in Libya have escalated sharply after government troops opened fire with machine guns on demonstrators in the country's second city, Benghazi. An unknown number of people are said to have been killed, including children.
Libyan protests death toll nears 100 as snipers shoot crowd — media RIA Novosti 20 Feb 2011 -- At least 15 people were killed on Saturday when snipers reportedly opened fire at the crowd of mourners in the eastern Libyan city of Benghazi, bringing the overall death toll in six days of protests to 100.
Libyan protests leave up to 200 people dead RIA Novosti 20 Feb 2011 -- Protests in the eastern Libyan city of Benghazi against Colonel Muammar Gaddafi's 42-year rule have left up to 200 people dead, the U.K.'s Independent newspaper reported on Sunday.
EU calls to stop violence in Libya, urges 'restraint' RIA Novosti 20 Feb 2011 -- The European Union's foreign policy chief has called on Libyan authorities to end violence in the country which has left up to 200 people dead.
Clashes Reported in Libyain Capital Tripoli VOA 20 Feb 2011 -- Clashes between supporters and opponents of Moammar Gadhafi were reported in Tripoli, Libya's capital, Sunday as the Libyan leader tried to squelch the uprising against his 40-year rule.
Anti-Government Movements Gain Traction as Yemen, Libya Face Crackdown VOA 19 Feb 2011 -- As pro-democracy movements gain momentum in the region, Yemen and Libya are cracking down on the protest movements that have been growing within their borders during the past week.
Libyan police storm protest camp, death toll rises RIA Novosti 19 Feb 2011 -- Libyan security forces stormed a protest camp in the eastern city of Benghazi early on Saturday, with eyewitnesses claiming some people have been killed and injured in the crackdown.
HRW Says 24 Killed in Libyan 'Day of Rage' Protests VOA 18 Feb 2011 -- An international human rights group says Libyan security forces killed 24 protesters during Thursday's crackdown on anti-government demonstrations.
Rights group says 24 killed in Libya protests RIA Novosti 18 Feb 2011 -- Libyan security forces have killed at least 24 protesters and injured many others in a crackdown on peaceful demonstrations across the country.
At least 12 killed, dozens injured in Libya protests RIA Novosti 17 Feb 2011 -- At least 12 people were killed on Thursday and dozens injured in anti-government protests in Libya's northeastern city of Al-Baida and eastern city of Benghazi.
Libyan Protesters Express Rage, Call for Reforms VOA 17 Feb 2011 -- Anti-government protests are reported in several cities in Libya, on what demonstrators are calling a Day of Rage.
Libyan Online Activists Call For 'Day Of Rage' RFE/RL 17 Feb 2011 -- Antigovernment activists have called for a "day of rage" in Libya.
Police disperse anti-government demonstration in Libya RIA Novosti 16 Feb 2011 -- At least 14 people were injured when police dispersed an anti-government demonstration in Libya's eastern city of Benghazi.
Hundreds of Libyans Stage Anti-Government Protest VOA 16 Feb 2011 -- Hundreds of Libyans have staged an anti-government protest in the country's second-largest city, Benghazi, chanting slogans denouncing Libyan leaders and fighting with police.
Anti-Government Protests Break Out in Libya VOA 16 Feb 2011 -- Libyan protesters clashed with police Wednesday in an anti-government demonstration inspired by the uprisings that brought down the rulers of Libya's neighbors, Egypt and Tunisia.

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