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Surveillance flights over Libya stepped up by NATO
by Joseph Ernest March 6, 2011
Newscast Media -- The US ambassador to NATO is increasing surveillance flights over Libya as the debate about imposing a "no-fly zone" over the country continues. Ambassador Ivo Daalder, said allies agreed on Monday to increase surveillance flights from 10 to 24 hours a day, an expansion that is part of contingency planning for possible military intervention in Libya beyond humanitarian efforts. The decision came as the alliance's governing board met to discuss what unique capabilities NATO could bring to Libya.
Daalder said other ideas being considered are redeploying NATO vessels in the Mediterranean Sea, along with nearby air assets, to deal with humanitarian aid as well as establishing a command and control structure to co-ordinate relief efforts. Sophisticated long-range aircrafts that can detect planes on radar systems, are being crewed by a number of nations, conducting this mission.
Speaking from Washington, D.C., on Monday, Obama told reporters that the U.S. and its NATO allies are still considering a military response to violence in Libya and stand with the country's people as they face "unacceptable" violence.
Earlier Monday, rebels in Libya warned that Gadhafi regime will try increasingly desperate measures if the West doesn't intervene urgently.The appeal came after forces loyal to Gadhafi launched multiple air strikes on opposition fighters in the second day of a harsh government crackdown to thwart rebels advancing on Gadhafi's stronghold in Tripoli.
The U.N. estimates that over 1,000 people have been killed, however, Gadhafi denies the claims and blames the media for misinforming the public. He also blames Al Qaeda for the unrest in Libya, and believes they are behind the attacks.
In an interview with France 24, Gadhafi said, "These armed terrorists in Benghazi, including members of al-Qaeda, did not have clear political demands. There is no problem here.This mediation does not exist for the moment. What we need is to get rid of these armed gangs." Add Comments>>
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