Rebels take
Misrata airport Ashton announces the opening of an office in the rebel capital to support security and institutional
the rebels Rebels have taken advantage in their particular struggles Misrata city with the forces of Muammar Gaddafi. According to a spokesman, the Libyan leader's allies have had to reverse their positions, leaving the way weapons and ammunition, and most importantly, they have lost control of the airport.
As he told the rebel Abdel Salam to the AP, the forces have taken antigadafistas total control of the airport south of Misrata after two days of fighting in which five people were killed and 105 injured. The rebels have released "mid-morning" and there were "hundreds of people" celebrating and making shots, meanwhile reported Al-Jazeera television. "This is a great victory," said Salam, while also confirmed that seek to advance positions west of the city, which is located Zliten.
Misrata is the only rebel stronghold in western Libya and the third largest city, 200 kilometers from Tripoli. Because of its location, with the sea and an airport, has become one of the basic strategic for both sides to gain control of the country. Shortly before the rebels won positions in Misrata, the UN secretary general, Ban Ki Moon, conditioned the declaration of an "immediate ceasefire and verifiable" cessation of attacks on that city and other in-command of the rebels . The South Korean diplomat replied to a request from the Libyan Prime Minister Al Baghdadi Ali Al Mahmoudi, to declare a bilateral cessation of hostilities under the supervision of United Nations and the African Union. "First and foremost is to stop the fighting in Misrata and elsewhere" to "facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid and, in parallel, you can continue with political dialogue, "said the UN chief.
The EU will open a diplomatic mission in Benghazi
Meanwhile, the European Union plans to open a diplomatic representation in the rebel city of Benghazi Libya to facilitate the support of the board of transition that brings the rebels against the regime of Gaddafi, announced today the High Representative for EU foreign policy, Catherine Ashton.
"I intend to open an office in Benghazi and thus make progress in providing support to the Libyan people to support civil society and the Provisional National Transitional Council of Libya (CNTP) and assist in building their future, "Ashton has said before the full European Parliament in Strasbourg. The EU diplomat explained that the functions of the future EU mission in Libya is to boost the security reform and strengthen the new institutions Libyan .
The Parliament, which claimed since the start of the Libyan crisis that the EU recognized as a partner to the Libyan National Transition Council, has welcomed the announcement with applause. "In Libya, many people have heard for the first time the word 'Constitution' referred to his country. I had long wanted to end the Libyan regime and Europe wants to contribute to building a full democracy, "said EU High Representative.
Ashton, who has reiterated that Muammar Gaddafi "must leave" power, he pointed out that "everything the EU does in Libya follows the thread of human rights." The high representative also reiterated the readiness of the EU to deploy a military mission in Libya humanitarian support if requested by the UN after noting that "the first objective is to save lives." "Sometimes only the military have the capabilities for that. Therefore, if a request comes from the UN, we are willing to help," he assured.
Finally, Ashton has praised the improved cooperation between the EU and NATO, which has also made the recent decision to appoint a special representative in Benghazi. The European diplomat has hailed that "first time" the two organizations are exchanging information on military operations in Libya, the alliance took command on 31 March.
The European Union recognized the rebel government last March to Libya as a privileged political party but denied any legitimacy to the dictatorship of Gaddafi, after he unilaterally made France and the UK. However, EU sources continue to see more questions than answers on the board rebel. There is a risk that Gaddafi will finally regain ground lost to the rebels and the EU is bound an ineffective group isolated in a corner of the country or in exile. Source
newspaper "El Pais"
Libyan insurgents take the Airport City
Misrata
Libyan rebels have seized the key city airport Misrata in western Libya, following violent clashes with forces of the Libyan leader, Muammar Gaddafi.
The information is confirmed by an AFP reporter on the ground. Followers
insurgents took to the streets of the city to celebrate the symbolic conquest.
Taking this strategic location will improve the living conditions of the inhabitants, who are suffering a great shortage. The
gadafistas materiel have left in place, because it starred a forced flight. In fact, the rebels are now in possession of 40 missiles 'Grad'.
While in Tripoli, several explosions have taken place on Wednesday over an hour. During that time, several planes flew over the Libyan capital.
Since late March, NATO has taken command of military operations of the international coalition, which began on March 19.
On the other hand, the Foreign Minister of Poland Radoslaw Sikorski, has visitiado on Wednesday the rebel capital, Benghazi, to show European support and deliver aid packages. "The only solution for Libya is the march of power by Gaddafi and the beginning of a constitutional process leading to democracy," said the Pole. Source
newspaper "El Mundo"
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