Libya 2011 Demonstrations (24 Viewers)
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I just came across a phonecall between the former British ambassador to Libya and Mustafa Abdel Jalil, the leader of the new national council in Benghazi, the intermediate was a guy from the Libyan opposition that lives in Britain, so the British guy(who speaks good Arabic mind you 
) was saying that it was all a misunderstanding, and that they were sent to talk to Abdel Jalil, he said that they came in from Egypt, to which Abdel Jalil replied that they did not, instead they parachuted from a helicopter into Benghazi. The British guy apologized and said he didn't know how they entered Libya, but still asked very kindly that the Libyans let him go, he said that Britain understands that the way they entered the country was suspicious, and therefore he understands why they were caught and put under investigation. Abdel Jalil told him that he would let them go.
Libyan state TV put the recording on TV and claimed that Abdel Jalil was conspiring with Britain so that the latter would invade Libya, they called him a traitor to his country and said that he was going to be the cause of Libya falling under foreign occupation
) was saying that it was all a misunderstanding, and that they were sent to talk to Abdel Jalil, he said that they came in from Egypt, to which Abdel Jalil replied that they did not, instead they parachuted from a helicopter into Benghazi. The British guy apologized and said he didn't know how they entered Libya, but still asked very kindly that the Libyans let him go, he said that Britain understands that the way they entered the country was suspicious, and therefore he understands why they were caught and put under investigation. Abdel Jalil told him that he would let them go.Libyan state TV put the recording on TV and claimed that Abdel Jalil was conspiring with Britain so that the latter would invade Libya, they called him a traitor to his country and said that he was going to be the cause of Libya falling under foreign occupation
Well come on, 4 British diplomats/agents parachute in an isolated area in Benghazi, then the British government says it was a communication problem and that the Libyans didn't answer their phones? Seriously...
But we're going to pretend we believe you, and let them go. Just because we need you guys on our side
But we're going to pretend we believe you, and let them go. Just because we need you guys on our side
I just came across a phonecall between the former British ambassador to Libya and Mustafa Abdel Jalil, the leader of the new national council in Benghazi, the intermediate was a guy from the Libyan opposition that lives in Britain, so the British guy(who speaks good Arabic mind you ) was saying that it was all a misunderstanding, and that they were sent to talk to Abdel Jalil, he said that they came in from Egypt, to which Abdel Jalil replied that they did not, instead they parachuted from a helicopter into Benghazi. The British guy apologized and said he didn't know how they entered Libya, but still asked very kindly that the Libyans let him go, he said that Britain understands that the way they entered the country was suspicious, and therefore he understands why they were caught and put under investigation. Abdel Jalil told him that he would let them go.
Libyan state TV put the recording on TV and claimed that Abdel Jalil was conspiring with Britain so that the latter would invade Libya, they called him a traitor to his country and said that he was going to be the cause of Libya falling under foreign occupation
) was saying that it was all a misunderstanding, and that they were sent to talk to Abdel Jalil, he said that they came in from Egypt, to which Abdel Jalil replied that they did not, instead they parachuted from a helicopter into Benghazi. The British guy apologized and said he didn't know how they entered Libya, but still asked very kindly that the Libyans let him go, he said that Britain understands that the way they entered the country was suspicious, and therefore he understands why they were caught and put under investigation. Abdel Jalil told him that he would let them go.Libyan state TV put the recording on TV and claimed that Abdel Jalil was conspiring with Britain so that the latter would invade Libya, they called him a traitor to his country and said that he was going to be the cause of Libya falling under foreign occupation
Well come on, 4 British diplomats/agents parachute in an isolated area in Benghazi, then the British government says it was a communication problem and that the Libyans didn't answer their phones? Seriously...
But we're going to pretend we believe you, and let them go. Just because we need you guys on our side
But we're going to pretend we believe you, and let them go. Just because we need you guys on our side
Here's a summary of events so far today from the Guardian:
• There have been multiple airstrikes in the eastern oil port of Ras Lanuf, held by the opposition. AP reports that there have been five airstrikes. Some appear to be aimed at opposition lines but at least one hit a residential area, according to Reuters, which said a house was struck. Al-arabiya reported that bombs were dropped on two hotels used by foreign journalists and that a block of flats was hit. There have been no casualties reported from the airstrikes so far.
• In the west of the country, Zawiyah, 50km from Tripoli, has come under fierce attack from Gaddafi forces and the government claims to have retaken the city, although that could not be confirmed. A Libyan exile in contact with someone in the city said fighting was ongoing and Zawiyah was not under Gaddafi's control yet. Government forces have reportedly been using tanks and have destroyed buildings including hospitals. Al-Jazeera said the city is surrounded by troops loyal to the Libyan leader.
• There have been multiple airstrikes in the eastern oil port of Ras Lanuf, held by the opposition. AP reports that there have been five airstrikes. Some appear to be aimed at opposition lines but at least one hit a residential area, according to Reuters, which said a house was struck. Al-arabiya reported that bombs were dropped on two hotels used by foreign journalists and that a block of flats was hit. There have been no casualties reported from the airstrikes so far.
• In the west of the country, Zawiyah, 50km from Tripoli, has come under fierce attack from Gaddafi forces and the government claims to have retaken the city, although that could not be confirmed. A Libyan exile in contact with someone in the city said fighting was ongoing and Zawiyah was not under Gaddafi's control yet. Government forces have reportedly been using tanks and have destroyed buildings including hospitals. Al-Jazeera said the city is surrounded by troops loyal to the Libyan leader.
Al-Zawiyah city is being wiped off the earth according to its people. Bombarding is continuing by tanks and aircrafts...
Here is a report by the only foreign correspondent from inside the city
http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/Wo..._Soldiers_In_Bloody_Fight_For_Control_Of_City
Here is a report by the only foreign correspondent from inside the city
http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/Wo..._Soldiers_In_Bloody_Fight_For_Control_Of_City