Red Cross warns of consequences for civilians
The Allied bombardment in its military offensive against Libya's dictator Gaddafi now targets in Tripoli.
+ + + 13:14 Red Cross warns of consequences for civilians + + +The Red Cross calls for protection of the civilian population. The international forces have been enjoined to spare in their air strikes the population. The International Committee expressed concern that would, by reinforcing the action more and more civilians affected. "It must always distinguish between civilians and combatants," it says.
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+ + + 13:10 India deplores bombing + + +India regrets the air attacks on positions in Libya and called for a peaceful solution to the conflict. The actions of the international community should intensify the plight of the Libyan people any further, it said in a statement the Foreign Ministry in New Delhi. India belongs to the UN Security Council as non-permanent member such as Germany and had abstained from the vote on the establishment of a flight ban on Libya in the Council
+ + + 12:44 Pope in concern for Libya + + +Pope Benedict XVI. is deeply concerned at the conflict in Libya, and calls for the protection of civilians there. After the Angelus prayer, Benedict taught in Rome urgent appeal "to, in particular the integrity and security of the citizens have an eye to all those who have political and military responsibility." Also had access to humanitarian assistance must be guaranteed, demanded the Pope. "I follow the recent events with great concern and pray for all who are involved in the dramatic events," said Benedict.
+ + + 12:35 Western attacks so far successfully + + +
According to the U.S. Army Chief of Staff Mike Mullen, the western air attacks have halted an offensive by Gaddafi's troops against rebels in Benghazi successful. There is currently no evidence that Libyan planes still were in the air. Thus the no-fly zone was enforced in practice. He had also been no reports of civilian casualties seen Mullen, he tells the television station NBC. The objectives of military action are limited, it was not about the expulsion of Gaddafi.
According to the U.S. Army Chief of Staff Mike Mullen, the western air attacks have halted an offensive by Gaddafi's troops against rebels in Benghazi successful. There is currently no evidence that Libyan planes still were in the air. Thus the no-fly zone was enforced in practice. He had also been no reports of civilian casualties seen Mullen, he tells the television station NBC. The objectives of military action are limited, it was not about the expulsion of Gaddafi.
+ + + 12:31 At least 90 killed in fighting + + +In the fierce fighting between insurgents and government troops on Friday and Saturday in the Libyan coastal city of Benghazi more than 90 people were killed. In the hospital Jala in the center of the rebel stronghold were the bodies of 85 rebels have been admitted and civilians, a doctor said now the news agency AFP. The bodies of nine fighters from Libya's Muammar el Gaddafi was taken to the hospital.
+ + + 11:59 France continues air raids + + +France takes its air attacks on Libya again. Several fighter aircraft Rafale and Mirage 2000 had flown over Libya in the morning and tanks attacked by pro-government troops, military officials reported.The exact locations were not immediately known.
+ + + 11:40 Gadhafi troops bombard Misurata + + +The troops of the Libyan dictator, are continuing their attacks on the iron of them Misurata. The city was bombarded from three sides with artillery guns, said a resident of the BBC. Residential areas subject to heavy fire.
+ + + 11:29 Gaddafi threatens long war + + +Libyan ruler Muammar Gaddafi shows fighting spirit after the start of the military operation of the Western community of nations. "We will not leave our land and we will liberate it," he said in an address on state television. The air attacks by the western coalition troops were repulsed in every case. Its ground forces would be successful, Gaddafi said. All Libyans now bear arms to defend the country. Libya was preparing for a long war.
+ + + 11:13 Inspector General aD skeptical + + +Harald Kujat, Army Inspector General aD, observed at n-tv skeptical about the use in Libya. There are very many questions unanswered."How far is the use? What do we do when Gaddafi withdraws its troops? What happens if the action does not cause that Qaddafi's regime to withdraw?" Asks Kujat.
+ + + 10:40 At least 14 militants killed regime + + +At least 14 dead lie around the burned-out military vehicles along the strategically important road between the rebel stronghold of Benghazi in eastern Libya and Adschdabija as a correspondent for the Reuters news agency reported. After the bombing of the western Allied troops shows the street, have advanced to the Gadhafi troops to Benghazi, a scene of destruction. The ammunition explodes the burned-out cars still.
+ + + 10:23 Gaddafi positioned snipers + + +Gadhafi troops positioned snipers on the roofs of at least three houses in the center of the occupied city of insurgents Misurata, as one resident reported. "They seem to be ready to fire at anything that moves," he told the Reuters news agency by telephone. In Misurata it was quiet so far today, Qaddafi's troops still surrounded the city.
+ + + 10:05 rest after the first wave of attack + + +
N wave of attacks against troops of the ah, the first Libyan dictator Muammar al-Gaddafi Benghazi is the situation in the cities of Tripoli and is currently quiet.
N wave of attacks against troops of the ah, the first Libyan dictator Muammar al-Gaddafi Benghazi is the situation in the cities of Tripoli and is currently quiet.
Regrets + + + + + + 9:02 Russia attacksRussia distances itself from the international military action against Libya. "We regret this armed operation in the UN Security Council Resolution 1973, which was decided in a hurry," said the Foreign Ministry in Moscow on his website. Russia to call for an early ceasefire. "The bloodshed must be stopped quickly, and Libya must quickly take up the dialogue so that the conflict can be resolved over time." Russia had - like Germany - abstained from the vote on the resolution in the UN Security Council.
+ + + 8:44 concerns about Gaddafi's poison gas inventories + + +Western states are worried about a media report says gas supplies from those in power Gaddafi. With surveillance satellites would a building in a remote place in the Libyan desert observed in the ten tons of mustard gas were stored in several barrels, reported the Washington Post. The barrels were stored south of Sirte. Western officials fear apparently Gaddafi could use poison gas against its own people.
+ + + 7:58 TV: U.S. bomb airfield + + +Three U.S. stealth aircraft drop, according to the CBS television station in the military insert 40 bombs on a major Libyan airfield, which was not identified further. A Pentagon spokesman, said his subject is no information on such an attack.
+ + + 6:07 Royal Air Force also flies attacks + + +To the air attacks on targets in Libya, and British warplanes have been involved. Several tornadoes of the Royal Air Force fired missiles Storm Shadow brand, said British Army spokesman John Lorimer. The fighter jets were launched in their use of the East Anglian Air Force Marham base and after its 4800 km long flight back to it.
+ + + 4:15 China: Libya needs rapid Stability + + +China expresses regret over the military action against Libya. An escalation and fatalities would be avoided, told the Chinese Foreign Ministry. The country should obtain as soon as possible its stability again. China had abstained in the UN Security Council resolution on Libya, such as Germany's voice.
+ + + 03:17 Re bombardments of Tripoli + + +The Libyan state television reported new bombardment on parts of the capital Tripoli. The attacks of the "enemy Crusaders' went on, it said.
+ + + 02:34 State TV: 48 killed in Allied attacks + + +During the military action of the Western coalition forces in Libya, the state television, according to 48 people have been killed. 150 people were injured in the bombardment. Affected were the capital Tripoli and the cities of Sirte, Benghazi, and Misrata Suwara.
+ + + 01:48 air raid on Tripoli reported + + +The Libyan capital of Tripoli was attacked early Sunday morning from the air. The air defense of the city was in action, a journalist reported the news agency AFP. There were bomb explosions heard.
+ + + 01.00 Chávez: The West wants Libyan Oil + + +The U.S. and its allies, according to Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is not interested in the life of the people of Libya, but the oil resources of the country. The Chávez said in a televised speech, transmitted, and calls for an immediate ceasefire. "It is unfortunate, more death and war, they (the U.S.) are the masters of war. (...) What kind of irresponsibility."
+ + + 12:40 Libya calls emergency meeting of the Security + + +Libya has called for the start of the international military action against the military rulers of al-Gaddafi for an emergency session of the UN Security Council in New York. After the Western attacks, the UN Security Council Resolution 1973 is no longer valid, said the foreign ministry in Tripoli.
20. March 2011
+ + + 23:29 Gaddafi: Mediterranean war zone now + + +The Libyan ruler al-Qadhafi is the international military operation against its troops as a "trigger a second crusader war." In a short tone embassy in the Libyan state television, he threatens: "The Mediterranean will become a battlefield The Libyan people are willing to fight the Crusaders, we will open the weapons cache for all Libyans..." The Mediterranean and North Africa are now a war zone.The countries of Africa, the Arab region, Latin America and Asia, he calls to assist the Libyan people in the fight against the enemy.
+ + + 23:05 France denies fighter jet shooting down + + +The Libyan state television reported the downing of a French fighter aircraft in the region of Tripoli by the national air defense. The French army denied the reports immediately.
+ + + 21:45 Libya: civilian targets were hit + + +According to the Libyan state media during the air attacks of the international coalition of many civilian targets were hit. The official Jana news agency quoted a spokesman for the Libyan armed forces, after which there were casualties. The state television said a military spokesman, fuel tanks had been taken in the region of the city Misrata. Prior to eye-witnesses of heavy explosions in the east of the capital Tripoli had been reported.
+ + + 21:37 U.S. missile fired from more than 100 + + +The U.S. claims to the Libyan air monitoring under fire. A total of 110 Tomahawk missiles were fired at Libyan targets, it said in U.S. circles.President Barack Obama had previously stated that the U.S. has started a military action in Libya. Whether they are of limited support, the U.S. president said during a visit to Brazil. The U.S. could not remain passive when a tyrant to threaten his own people, to show no mercy.
+ + + 21:04 Gaddafi followers as human shields in Tripoli + + +
Several hundred supporters of the Libyan dictator Muammar al-Gaddafi, gathered in Bab al-Asisija, a suburb of Tripoli. They wanted in this way the residence "protect" Gaddafi attacks against French military jets, reported a correspondent of the Arabic news channel Al-Jazeera from the Libyan capital. Gaddafi lives in a tent in the military garrison of the suburb. And n-tv correspondent Antonia Rados reported Gaddafi supporters who gather allegedly voluntarily as human shields in the capital.
Several hundred supporters of the Libyan dictator Muammar al-Gaddafi, gathered in Bab al-Asisija, a suburb of Tripoli. They wanted in this way the residence "protect" Gaddafi attacks against French military jets, reported a correspondent of the Arabic news channel Al-Jazeera from the Libyan capital. Gaddafi lives in a tent in the military garrison of the suburb. And n-tv correspondent Antonia Rados reported Gaddafi supporters who gather allegedly voluntarily as human shields in the capital.
+ + + 20:57 media: U.S. warship fired cruise missiles at targets in Libya + + +A U.S. warship bombed targets in Libya with cruise missiles. The U.S. media reported, citing Pentagon representatives. British Prime Minister Cameron announced in London that the armed forces of his country had now been in operation in Libya. The military action was "necessary, lawful and right," said the head of government.
+ + + 20:47 CNN: U.S. army troops shot at Gaddafi + + +The U.S. news channel CNN reports that U.S. army had fired rockets at Gaddafi's troops. The station relies on information from defense circles.
+ + + 20:20 France will carry out further actions + + +France has announced further military action in Libya. The measures would continue in the coming days until Muammar Gaddafi to consider the UN resolution.
+ + + 19:25 French jets bomb tanks + + +French fighter jets in air strikes on targets in Libya, according to Arab media reports, four tanks of the Libyan government forces have been taken. The tanks had been bombed on the outskirts of the insurgent stronghold of Benghazi in the east of the country, told the Arab television station Al-Jazeera.
+ + + 19:19 regrets Russia's military action + + +
Russia is the military intervention in Libya with skepticism. "Moscow regrets the military action", said the Foreign Ministry.
Russia is the military intervention in Libya with skepticism. "Moscow regrets the military action", said the Foreign Ministry.
+ + + 19:15 Libya denies attacks + + +The Libyan leadership has again denied reports on attacks against its troops to the insurgent stronghold of Benghazi. Kussa Foreign Minister told the press in Tripoli: "We hold ourselves fully to the unilateral ceasefire announced by us and the end of all military operations." The attacks on "armed gangs in the east of the country" had ceased. By so doing, Libya fulfilled the UN resolution 1973, he added.
+ + + 18:11 France delivers first shot + + +France has indicated in Libya for the first time used force of arms.Clock at 17.45 GMT was a first shot was fired at a vehicle on the ground, said the Defense Department. A spokesman said about 20 fighters are involved in the operation. The application area lies about 100 to 150 kilometers from the rebel stronghold of Benghazi away.
+ + + 18:05 France sends aircraft carrier + + +France will send its aircraft carrier "Charles de Gaulle" on Sunday from the Mediterranean port of Toulon to Libya. It announced the Defense Ministry. President Sarkozy had previously said that the international military action against Libya have begun, French Rafale fighter jets flew over, according to an Army representative, a "whole Libyan territory."
+ + + 17:37 Obama calls for protection of the Libyan people + + +President Obama has reaffirmed the resolve of the community for intervention in Libya. "The Libyan people must be protected," Obama said after a meeting with Brazilian President Rousseff. Without an immediate end to violence against civilians, the coalition was ready to act with urgency.
+ + + 17:03 Italy provides bases available + + +Italy is in the words of Prime Minister Berlusconi is currently only air bases for use with Libya ready. The Italian air force could participate but at a later date if need be right. The NATO base in Naples would be the command center of the insert. Italian aircraft have according to a report by Al-Arabiya, but received at least reconnaissance flights over Libya. The country was once an Italian colony.
+ + + 16:45 Merkel offers indirect help + + +Germany will participate in the Libya-use only indirectly by the armed forces of NATO in Afghanistan more relieved. Should also be made available for the use of Libya, the U.S. bases in Germany. This was announced to Chancellor Merkel after Libya's special summit in Paris.The goal is to end the war of the Libyan dictator Gaddafi against his own people and to achieve a ceasefire, she said. "Germany had against parts of the UN resolution concerns. (...) But now is the resolution, and we want it to be implemented successfully," said Merkel.
+ + + 15:54 Allied aircraft attack Gaddafi's troops at + + +The implementation of the UN Security Council ban on flights to Libya begins. Aircraft of the international community, according to French President Sarkzoy already working to stop attacks by the Libyan army in Benghazi. This Sarkozy said after a summit in Paris, where he had discussed with Heads of State and Government to implement the UN no-fly zone. The flight ban will be secured next to French jet fighters also by British and Canadian military aircraft. This was reported by the French TV channel BFMT TV. Your order is first the Enlightenment. But they would also intervene command to prevent Libyan troops maneuvers.
+ + + 15:45 Libya calls for international observers + + +The Libyan leadership has asked UN Secretary General Ban, to inspections called for by the arms rest by international observers.Kussa Foreign Minister said this was also done to make our own credibility. Libya has also stressed his willingness to accept the resolution of the UN Security Council and directed appropriate messages to the members of the Panel and to Ban. "This way, Libya has fulfilled all its obligations to the international community," added kussa.
+ + + 15:10 French fighter jets over Benghazi + + +French combat aircraft flying over for information of the French TV station TV BFMT the Libyan rebel stronghold Benghazi. There is fierce fighting with rebel units of the Libyan dictator Gaddafi. Rafale fighter jets had flown reconnaissance over to the "entire Libyan territory," a French army representatives confirmed the news agency AFP. A UN resolution on Thursday bechlossene allowed to enforce a no-fly zone in Libya and a cease-fire "with all the necessary measures."
+ + + 14:43 Canada up pressure for quick use + + +Canada's government calls for a quick start of a Libya-use. There are already Canadian fighter aircraft in the region, the need to prepare for an attack two days, said a spokesman.
+ + + 14:40 Thousands of residents flee Benghazi + + +Because of the fighting to stop thousands of residents flee from the Benghazi city. The refugees trying to escape in the direction of Tobruk and the nägyptische border. According to the AFP news agency a large black cloud of smoke is seen. Prior to gas stations and bakeries would be long queues formed.
+ + + 14:03 special summit in Paris begins + + +
Leaders from around the world gather in Paris to discuss after the green light from the UN Security Council for military coercion on the way forward from Libyan ruler Qadhafi. Even Chancellor Angela Merkel attends the special summit in the Elysee Palace.
Leaders from around the world gather in Paris to discuss after the green light from the UN Security Council for military coercion on the way forward from Libyan ruler Qadhafi. Even Chancellor Angela Merkel attends the special summit in the Elysee Palace.
+ + + 13:53 Rebels: Attacks blocked + + +
The rebels in Libya claims to repel an attack by government troops in Benghazi. A spokesman for the insurgents said that it had four tanks have been captured.
The rebels in Libya claims to repel an attack by government troops in Benghazi. A spokesman for the insurgents said that it had four tanks have been captured.
+ + + 13:22 UK moved warplanes + + +
Britain begins in preparation for a military intervention with the transfer of fighter aircraft in the Mediterranean. On the insert to machine types in the Tornado fighter and € be involved, reports the BBC. In addition to reconnaissance aircraft types of the Sentinel and Nimrod and VC-tank aircraft are placed in position.
Britain begins in preparation for a military intervention with the transfer of fighter aircraft in the Mediterranean. On the insert to machine types in the Tornado fighter and € be involved, reports the BBC. In addition to reconnaissance aircraft types of the Sentinel and Nimrod and VC-tank aircraft are placed in position.
+ + + 12:51 Oil production collapses + + +
The oil production in Libya is according to the Government of 1.6 million barrels per day before the crisis to less than 400,000.
The oil production in Libya is according to the Government of 1.6 million barrels per day before the crisis to less than 400,000.
+ + + 11:52 Gadhafi: UN decision invalid + + +
Gaddafi, the Libyan authorities called in letters to world leaders to the UN Security Council decision to impose a flight ban on Libya as "invalid". "The resolution is contrary to the UN Charter, which forbids any interference in the internal affairs of member states," it said in the letter, which reads the Libyan government spokesman Moussa.
Gaddafi, the Libyan authorities called in letters to world leaders to the UN Security Council decision to impose a flight ban on Libya as "invalid". "The resolution is contrary to the UN Charter, which forbids any interference in the internal affairs of member states," it said in the letter, which reads the Libyan government spokesman Moussa.
+ + + 10:47 Rebels: Need help fast + + +
According to the rebel leaders Mustafa Abdel Jelil must react quickly, the international community to protect civilians from attacks by troops of Gaddafi. Currently, if all parts of the city of Benghazi shot at the television station Al Jazeera said Jelil. The international community was already late. If you still not implementing the resolutions of the UN Security Council, there would be a disaster in Benghazi.
According to the rebel leaders Mustafa Abdel Jelil must react quickly, the international community to protect civilians from attacks by troops of Gaddafi. Currently, if all parts of the city of Benghazi shot at the television station Al Jazeera said Jelil. The international community was already late. If you still not implementing the resolutions of the UN Security Council, there would be a disaster in Benghazi.
+ + + 10:22 Paris: Must act fast + + +
The international community must respond quickly to information from French government sources in Libya. "It is clear that we need to act quickly," it said in Paris. The French and the British government wanted to take no official position.
The international community must respond quickly to information from French government sources in Libya. "It is clear that we need to act quickly," it said in Paris. The French and the British government wanted to take no official position.
+ + + 09:46 Denmark sends warplanes + + +
Denmark sends six combat aircraft of the type F-16 to a Libyeneinsatz Sicily. Earlier, the Parliament had a night meeting, voted unanimously to participate in an international mission to enforce the no-fly zone over Libya. Defence Minister Gitte Lillelund Bech said, four F-16 were operational as of Sunday. The others were ready in reserve.
Denmark sends six combat aircraft of the type F-16 to a Libyeneinsatz Sicily. Earlier, the Parliament had a night meeting, voted unanimously to participate in an international mission to enforce the no-fly zone over Libya. Defence Minister Gitte Lillelund Bech said, four F-16 were operational as of Sunday. The others were ready in reserve.
+ + + 08:45 Al-Jazeera: Benghazi is attacked + +
The center of the rebel stronghold of Benghazi is fired, according to the television station Al-Jazeera. The station refers to his correspondents.
The center of the rebel stronghold of Benghazi is fired, according to the television station Al-Jazeera. The station refers to his correspondents.
+ + + 08:27 aircraft shot down or crashed + + +
About the ostlibyschen rebel stronghold Benghazi may shot down a military plane. Reporters, the machine had crashed and split open on the ground. To whom is the machine is unclear.
About the ostlibyschen rebel stronghold Benghazi may shot down a military plane. Reporters, the machine had crashed and split open on the ground. To whom is the machine is unclear.
+ + + 08:10 TV: Gadhafi troops attack Benghazi + + +
Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi troops reach a television report, the rebel stronghold of Benghazi. Referring to your correspondent reported Al-Jazeera, the armed forces were in the western suburbs of the city.
Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi troops reach a television report, the rebel stronghold of Benghazi. Referring to your correspondent reported Al-Jazeera, the armed forces were in the western suburbs of the city.
+ + + 06:45 air strike southwest of Benghazi + + +
The area southwest of the Libyan city of Benghazi is under attack from an aircraft. Two clouds of smoke rise above the field. The aircraft noise was also heard in the center of the rebel stronghold of Benghazi.
The area southwest of the Libyan city of Benghazi is under attack from an aircraft. Two clouds of smoke rise above the field. The aircraft noise was also heard in the center of the rebel stronghold of Benghazi.
+ + + 5:55 to hear explosions and fighter jet in Benghazi + + +In the Libyan rebel stronghold of Benghazi are a Reuters witnesses said early on Saturday morning to hear heavy explosions. They were strong enough to bring buildings to the quake. Even a fighter jet was to hear about the city.
+ + + 03:24 Gaddafi denounces UN resolution + + +According to the Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi there for the UN resolution establishing a no-fly zone over Libya without justification."This is blatant colonialism. There is no justification. It will have serious consequences for the Mediterranean and Europe," Gadhafi said the television station Al-Jazeera.
+ + + 02:17 possible military action hours after Libya Summit + + +France's UN ambassador, Gérard Araud expects to begin that an international military intervention against Libya's Gaddafi in power "within hours" after the extraordinary summit to Libya. The summit will take place on Saturday in Paris. Take part in it all the important participants in the actions and diplomatic efforts. "This is a good moment to send a final signal," says Araud the BBC.
+ + + 1:33 Libyan leadership complained rebel attacks + + +
The Libyan leadership accuses the rebels against the violation of the ceasefire. At El Magrun about 50 kilometers south of Benghazi to the rebels loyal to the government troops have attacked. "Armed militias have started to shoot a few minutes. The bombardment continues," said the Libyan Deputy Foreign Minister Khaled Kaaim in Tripoli.Attacks by the Libyan army closes in Kaaim because of the ceasefire.be deployed to monitor the ceasefire but would "as soon as possible international observers" to Libya.
The Libyan leadership accuses the rebels against the violation of the ceasefire. At El Magrun about 50 kilometers south of Benghazi to the rebels loyal to the government troops have attacked. "Armed militias have started to shoot a few minutes. The bombardment continues," said the Libyan Deputy Foreign Minister Khaled Kaaim in Tripoli.Attacks by the Libyan army closes in Kaaim because of the ceasefire.be deployed to monitor the ceasefire but would "as soon as possible international observers" to Libya.
+ + + Clock 00.08 U.S. ambassador: Gaddafi violated ceasefire + + +
The troops from Libya's Muammar al-Gaddafi hurt in the words of U.S. Ambassador to the UN, Susan Rice, who called for the UN ceasefire resolution. The Rice told CNN. The Thursday evening adopted resolution calls for an immediate ceasefire and an end to all attacks, and also prohibits flights over Libya.
The troops from Libya's Muammar al-Gaddafi hurt in the words of U.S. Ambassador to the UN, Susan Rice, who called for the UN ceasefire resolution. The Rice told CNN. The Thursday evening adopted resolution calls for an immediate ceasefire and an end to all attacks, and also prohibits flights over Libya.
19. March 2011
+ + + 23:04 De Maizière of military action is not convinced + + +Defence Minister Thomas de Maiziere (CDU) again defended Germany's abstention in the vote on Libya resolution in the UN Security Council. "Although the heart speaks more in favor, says the cool head - rather not," he told ZDF television. "We are not persuaded by this military action." A no-fly zone was a military intervention and close the bombing of the country with one: "If the Air Force is off and the killing continues with tanks, then it may be necessary to send ground troops and that we say. Consider the end"
+ + + 22:39 rebels want to defend Benghazi + + +The leadership of the Libyan rebels calls on the rebels to defend the gates of Benghazi. "We call on our soldiers and officers to arm themselves and to go to El Malgrun to defend the entrance of Benghazi and reducing Gaddafi's troops," it said in a statement read out on the radio. This should happen as possible "now and fast." El Malgrun lies about 50 kilometers south of Benghazi. Observations by AFP reporters, according to dozens of vehicles then made with young, armed insurgents on the way into town.
+ + + 22:18 Libya invites observers + + +The Government of Muammar al-Gaddafi invites international observers into the country to monitor compliance with the cease-fire, said Deputy libyscheAußenminister Khalid Kaim. To the adopted by the United Nations no-fly zone, it means that the entire Libyan air force had flown for two days, no more bets.
+ + + 21:58 Benghazi, "troops do not march a" + + +The Libyan troops near the rebel stronghold of Benghazi, according to the Libyan government does not penetrate into the city. This Deputy Foreign Minister Khalid Kaim said at a press conference in Tripoli. The situation in Libya is currently extremely confusing.
+ + + Listen to heavy 21:49 Explosion in Benghazi + + +In the rebel stronghold of Benghazi occurred obviously a serious explosion. Reporters, then anti-aircraft missiles are in the same district of the city ostlibyschen been heard.
+ + + 21:17 Gadhafi troops are advancing on Benghazi + + +Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi of troops back to the TV station Al-Jazeera, according despite the declared cease-fire quickly on the rebel stronghold of Benghazi. Would find it battles with insurgents in the villages of Al-Magrun Sluk and place about 50 kilometers away from Benghazi.
+ + + 20:38 "military action would be illegitimate," + + +It is illegitimate rulers Gaddafi with a military campaign to overthrow the Libyan, says criminal lawyer Reinhard Merkel to n-tv.de . Any legitimate government has the right, firstly, protests put down by force - and the Libyan. "As bitter as it is." The ceasefire announced by Gaddafi, he sees this as a tactical measure. "He is still firmly in power, his position is not currently threatened," said the professor.
+ + + 19:53 Obama threatens Gaddafi + + +Barack Obama calls for Libya's ruler Muammar Gaddafi urges a ceasefire. Otherwise, threatening military consequences, warn Obama. "Cease all attacks on civilians have." The advance on the rebel stronghold of Benghazi in eastern Libya must also be terminated. Obama also emphasized that the U.S. would not use ground troops in Libya.
+ + + 19:24 Athens speaks with Libyan Prime Minister + + + Athens calls from Tripoli, the immediate cessation of violence against the opposition and ensure compliance with the resolution of the UN Security Council. Prime Minister Papandreou had telephone talk with the Libyan Prime Minister Al-Baghdadi Ali Al-Mahmoudi and it expressly said that it is demand of the international community that violence is ended.
+ + + 18:57 Brazil not convinced of Resolution + + +Brazil reasons for its abstention in the Libya-resolution in the UN Security Council. The country had reservations about the possible use of force now. "We are not convinced that the use of violence (...) which brings our shared objective - an immediate end to the violence and protect civilians," it says in the opinion of the Brazilian UN Ambassador Maria Luisa Viotti.
+ + + 18:17 EU agrees more sanctions + + +
The EU countries decide diplomatic notes that further sanctions against individuals and companies in Libya. The foreign ministers of the 27 EU states will freeze the decision, assets of eleven other people and nine companies and to issue travel bans, approve at their meeting on Monday, said an EU diplomat, Brussels. Restrictions on oil companies to governments' Libyan National Oil Company to be endorsed by EU leaders at their summit next Thursday and Friday.Payments from the EU to the national oil company to be set then.
The EU countries decide diplomatic notes that further sanctions against individuals and companies in Libya. The foreign ministers of the 27 EU states will freeze the decision, assets of eleven other people and nine companies and to issue travel bans, approve at their meeting on Monday, said an EU diplomat, Brussels. Restrictions on oil companies to governments' Libyan National Oil Company to be endorsed by EU leaders at their summit next Thursday and Friday.Payments from the EU to the national oil company to be set then.
+ + + 17:37 Obama will comment on + + +Barack Obama announces to comment at 19.00 GMT clock to the current conflict in Libya.
+ + + 17:17 Canada sends warplanes + + +In the enforcement of the UN flight ban on Libya will also participate in Canada. The country will send six CF-18 fighter planes to Europe, "said Prime Minister Stephen Harper. "If al-Gaddafi does not comply with the Security Council resolution, the Canadian armed forces get together with other like-minded countries that resolution," he said. In addition, a Canadian frigate to Libya would be sent.
+ + + 17:04 Rome will allow use of its air force bases + + +
Italy plans, according to Foreign Minister Franco Frattini its air bases for possible military action against Libya's leadership provide. The "active participation" of Italy, including the permitted use of the military bases had already been set in motion, Frattini said in Rome.
Italy plans, according to Foreign Minister Franco Frattini its air bases for possible military action against Libya's leadership provide. The "active participation" of Italy, including the permitted use of the military bases had already been set in motion, Frattini said in Rome.
+ + + 16:38 Despite truce: Misurata under fire + + +
The Libyan coastal city of Misurata is apparently even after a cease-fire proclaimed by the regime under heavy fire. "Yes, there are artillery and tank fire," said a resident of the city on the phone the Arabic news channel Al-Jazeera. "From which there is ceasefire talk? There is no ceasefire," he was outraged.
The Libyan coastal city of Misurata is apparently even after a cease-fire proclaimed by the regime under heavy fire. "Yes, there are artillery and tank fire," said a resident of the city on the phone the Arabic news channel Al-Jazeera. "From which there is ceasefire talk? There is no ceasefire," he was outraged.
+ + + 16:30 Clinton - UN resolution only the first step + + +
The Libya-UN resolution is in the words of U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton only a first step. The international community will need to consider further action against the North African country, says Clinton. Of the cease-fire announced by Libya, Clinton shows unimpressed. The leadership in Tripoli had to move from words to deeds. The U.S. would continue to insist on the resignation of Muammar Gaddafi.
The Libya-UN resolution is in the words of U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton only a first step. The international community will need to consider further action against the North African country, says Clinton. Of the cease-fire announced by Libya, Clinton shows unimpressed. The leadership in Tripoli had to move from words to deeds. The U.S. would continue to insist on the resignation of Muammar Gaddafi.
+ + + 16.00 Steinmeier course supports the Federal Government + + +
SPD party chief Frank-Walter Steinmeier holds the cautious attitude of the federal government against a military action in Libya is right."Whether military air strikes in Libya really help the people, it can have legal doubt. So I think the voting behavior of the federal government for clear and understandable," said Steinmeier. Germany had abstained in the UN Security Council from voting on a flight ban and a possible military action over Libya.
SPD party chief Frank-Walter Steinmeier holds the cautious attitude of the federal government against a military action in Libya is right."Whether military air strikes in Libya really help the people, it can have legal doubt. So I think the voting behavior of the federal government for clear and understandable," said Steinmeier. Germany had abstained in the UN Security Council from voting on a flight ban and a possible military action over Libya.
+ + + 15:51 Merkel - Talking to NATO AWACS mission + + +
The Federal Government is considering extending the Afghanistan mission to prevent, in return for a German military mission in Libya."What we are in discussion with NATO, that is the question of whether we in the overall burden of NATO could take over tasks, for example in the range of AWACS in Afghanistan," said Merkel. Furthermore led Foreign Minister and Defense Minister Guido Westerwelle Thomas de Maiziere currently in discussions with NATO. German soldiers make up a large part of the crews of the NATO AWACS aircraft, which are used for air surveillance.
The Federal Government is considering extending the Afghanistan mission to prevent, in return for a German military mission in Libya."What we are in discussion with NATO, that is the question of whether we in the overall burden of NATO could take over tasks, for example in the range of AWACS in Afghanistan," said Merkel. Furthermore led Foreign Minister and Defense Minister Guido Westerwelle Thomas de Maiziere currently in discussions with NATO. German soldiers make up a large part of the crews of the NATO AWACS aircraft, which are used for air surveillance.
+ + + 15:43 UN chief calls for implementation of the Libya-Resolution + + +
UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon called on the international community to speak in the Libya crisis with one voice. All Member States should participate in the implementation of the Security Council adopted Resolution Libya, he says. With this "historic" resolution, the international community had shown their determination to meet their responsibilities.
UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon called on the international community to speak in the Libya crisis with one voice. All Member States should participate in the implementation of the Security Council adopted Resolution Libya, he says. With this "historic" resolution, the international community had shown their determination to meet their responsibilities.
+ + + 15:14 Ashton travels to Libya talks to Paris + + +
The EU foreign policy chief Catherine Aston will meet this Saturday in Paris with French President Nicolas Sarkozy. Ashton has announced that she would speak in the French capital with UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon, Secretary General of the Arab League, Amr Mussa, and the chairman of the African Union Commission, Jean Ping.France had fought in the past few days especially clear for a no-fly zone over Libya.
The EU foreign policy chief Catherine Aston will meet this Saturday in Paris with French President Nicolas Sarkozy. Ashton has announced that she would speak in the French capital with UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon, Secretary General of the Arab League, Amr Mussa, and the chairman of the African Union Commission, Jean Ping.France had fought in the past few days especially clear for a no-fly zone over Libya.
+ + + 14:42 Rasmussen: conditions for intervention are met + + +
The political conditions for military intervention of NATO in Libya are met in the opinion of NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen. NATO would "complete its plans to take appropriate measures to implement the UN Security Council resolution as part of an international approach" now, said in a statement Rasmussen.
The political conditions for military intervention of NATO in Libya are met in the opinion of NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen. NATO would "complete its plans to take appropriate measures to implement the UN Security Council resolution as part of an international approach" now, said in a statement Rasmussen.
+ + + 14:24 Oil prices fall + + +
Oil prices decline sharply following the announcement of a ceasefire by Libya. The price of a barrel (159 liters) of North Sea Brent crude for delivery in May, falling to 113.67 U.S. dollars. They are $ 1.22 less than the previous day. Before the message Brent crude was up until at $ 116.20.
Oil prices decline sharply following the announcement of a ceasefire by Libya. The price of a barrel (159 liters) of North Sea Brent crude for delivery in May, falling to 113.67 U.S. dollars. They are $ 1.22 less than the previous day. Before the message Brent crude was up until at $ 116.20.
+ + + 14:15 Nato not ready to Libya insert + + +
The 28 NATO countries are not ready for a military intervention by the Alliance in Libya. According to diplomats could the NATO ambassadors in Brussels to agree on a mandate for a military deployment.
The 28 NATO countries are not ready for a military intervention by the Alliance in Libya. According to diplomats could the NATO ambassadors in Brussels to agree on a mandate for a military deployment.
+ + + 14:10 Libya accepts UN resolution + + +
Libya's Foreign Minister kussa Mussa said that his country would accept the UN resolution. As a full member of the United Nations had to Libya to accept the resolution "gezwungernermaßen.
Libya's Foreign Minister kussa Mussa said that his country would accept the UN resolution. As a full member of the United Nations had to Libya to accept the resolution "gezwungernermaßen.
+ + + 13:44 Libya's leadership declared immediate cease-fire + + +The Libyan Foreign Minister Mussa kussa announced an immediate ceasefire. Libya is willing to dialogue, says the Minister. The decision of the UN Security Council on a no-fly zone over Libya condemns.
+ + + 13:25 Spain offers to NATO bases + + +
Spain will provide the NATO in the event of military action against Libya, the Rota and Moron air bases in the south of the country. The Defence Minister Carme Chacón announced. Spain can also ship and aircraft contribute to such an operation, she adds. On the contribution of Spain but had to vote by Parliament. "We bear responsibility to the Libyan people," continued the Minister. The base is near Cádiz Rota, Moron is located near Seville.
Spain will provide the NATO in the event of military action against Libya, the Rota and Moron air bases in the south of the country. The Defence Minister Carme Chacón announced. Spain can also ship and aircraft contribute to such an operation, she adds. On the contribution of Spain but had to vote by Parliament. "We bear responsibility to the Libyan people," continued the Minister. The base is near Cádiz Rota, Moron is located near Seville.
+ + + 13:20 SPD at odds with Libya + + +
The SPD is divided about the question whether Germany would have the UN resolution calling for a ban on flights to Libya to assist. The SPD foreign policy expert Rolf Mützenich accuses the Federal Government for their abstention in the UN Security Council lack of courage. The government would have to endorse the resolution because Libya's ruler Muammar al-Gaddafi "with deadly consequence of going against his own people," says Mützenich. SPD leader Sigmar Gabriel had greeted the abstention of Germany in the UN Security Council against it and spoke of a danger of escalation.
The SPD is divided about the question whether Germany would have the UN resolution calling for a ban on flights to Libya to assist. The SPD foreign policy expert Rolf Mützenich accuses the Federal Government for their abstention in the UN Security Council lack of courage. The government would have to endorse the resolution because Libya's ruler Muammar al-Gaddafi "with deadly consequence of going against his own people," says Mützenich. SPD leader Sigmar Gabriel had greeted the abstention of Germany in the UN Security Council against it and spoke of a danger of escalation.
+ + + 13:01 Belgium is planning to send combat aircraft + + +
Belgium is used by six F16 fighter-bombers of the type prepared in Libya. will agree "A broad majority" in Parliament this mission, says the Belgian Foreign Minister Steven Vanackere. "We expect a request of NATO," said Defence Minister Pieter De Crem. The six fighters are currently training in Greece and could be used rapidly, De Crem.
Belgium is used by six F16 fighter-bombers of the type prepared in Libya. will agree "A broad majority" in Parliament this mission, says the Belgian Foreign Minister Steven Vanackere. "We expect a request of NATO," said Defence Minister Pieter De Crem. The six fighters are currently training in Greece and could be used rapidly, De Crem.
+ + + 12:58 Merkel: Libya-use is not very well thought out + + +
Chancellor Angela Merkel defended Germany's abstention from the decision of the UN Security Council on Libya. They believe that an air operation with Libya "not fully thought through" is, Merkel said after participating in a special information session of the Union on the situation in Libya. "We want our allies much success as we pursue the same policy objectives. But we are holding a different view as regards the terms of exposure," she is quoted. "Our hearts are heavy. This is not an easy decision, but one must always remember what happened at the end."
Chancellor Angela Merkel defended Germany's abstention from the decision of the UN Security Council on Libya. They believe that an air operation with Libya "not fully thought through" is, Merkel said after participating in a special information session of the Union on the situation in Libya. "We want our allies much success as we pursue the same policy objectives. But we are holding a different view as regards the terms of exposure," she is quoted. "Our hearts are heavy. This is not an easy decision, but one must always remember what happened at the end."
+ + + 12:55 struggles in Misurat, Nalut and Sintan + + +
The Libyan dictator Muammar el troops of Gaddafi and share their attacks on several of the rebel-controlled towns continue. The coastal city of Misurata are since Thursday evening, under heavy artillery fire, said a spokesman for the rebels. The state television had reported on Thursday that there had been some 200 kilometers east of Tripoli town recaptured by government troops. The rebels deny the information. In Sintan, which is also still under the control of rebels who are fighting with the troops Gaddafi. A resident reported from the 145 km southwest of Tripoli city, have in the ongoing fighting since Thursday there have been deaths on both sides. "Gaddafi sends inexperienced young people who are not familiar with the mountainous region. His troops have suffered significant losses." In the city Nalut, near the border with Tunisia, insurgents are attacking a self-reported position of the government troops outside the city.
The Libyan dictator Muammar el troops of Gaddafi and share their attacks on several of the rebel-controlled towns continue. The coastal city of Misurata are since Thursday evening, under heavy artillery fire, said a spokesman for the rebels. The state television had reported on Thursday that there had been some 200 kilometers east of Tripoli town recaptured by government troops. The rebels deny the information. In Sintan, which is also still under the control of rebels who are fighting with the troops Gaddafi. A resident reported from the 145 km southwest of Tripoli city, have in the ongoing fighting since Thursday there have been deaths on both sides. "Gaddafi sends inexperienced young people who are not familiar with the mountainous region. His troops have suffered significant losses." In the city Nalut, near the border with Tunisia, insurgents are attacking a self-reported position of the government troops outside the city.
+ + + 12:48 summit on the situation in Libya on Saturday + + +
France convene on Saturday for an international summit on the situation in Libya. President Nicolas Sarkozy was to include representatives of the Arab world invited to Paris, says British Prime Minister David Cameron. He will also attend the meeting.
France convene on Saturday for an international summit on the situation in Libya. President Nicolas Sarkozy was to include representatives of the Arab world invited to Paris, says British Prime Minister David Cameron. He will also attend the meeting.
+ + + 12:28 UK mobilized warplanes on Libya + + +
Britain is Tornado Fighter-Bombers and € for a Libya-use are available. They would in the next few hours transferred to bases from which they could operate from Libya, says Prime Minister David Cameron.
Britain is Tornado Fighter-Bombers and € for a Libya-use are available. They would in the next few hours transferred to bases from which they could operate from Libya, says Prime Minister David Cameron.
+ + + 11:55 Gadhafi troops attack rebels + + +
Undeterred by the threat of international military force has the Libyan ruler Muammar Gaddafi, the rebel-held city of Misurata again under fire.
Undeterred by the threat of international military force has the Libyan ruler Muammar Gaddafi, the rebel-held city of Misurata again under fire.
+ + + 11:47 left: abstinence in Libya resolution correctly + + +
The Left is backing the German abstention from voting on the Libya-resolution in the UN Security Council. "Germany has in the Security Council's military decisions are not driven," explained the chairman of party and faction, Gesine Lötzsch, Gregor Gysi, Klaus Ernst. They criticize the actions of the Security sharp. This threatens the civil war in Libya, "international war waged" to be. "While it is correct to call a halt to Gaddafi's murderous goings-stop, so it is false to achieve this with war to do," she explained. "The UN Charter is violated."
The Left is backing the German abstention from voting on the Libya-resolution in the UN Security Council. "Germany has in the Security Council's military decisions are not driven," explained the chairman of party and faction, Gesine Lötzsch, Gregor Gysi, Klaus Ernst. They criticize the actions of the Security sharp. This threatens the civil war in Libya, "international war waged" to be. "While it is correct to call a halt to Gaddafi's murderous goings-stop, so it is false to achieve this with war to do," she explained. "The UN Charter is violated."
+ + + 11:21 Germany wants AWACS exchange offer for Libya + + +
The federal government wants to increase according to reports from coalition parties their engagement in Afghanistan to allow the relocation of the U.S. intelligence capabilities for a Libya-use. It is planned that Germany would participate in the AWACS aerial surveillance over Afghanistan, they say. As a result, the U.S. could withdraw its own AWACS machines from this region for use in the Mediterranean.
The federal government wants to increase according to reports from coalition parties their engagement in Afghanistan to allow the relocation of the U.S. intelligence capabilities for a Libya-use. It is planned that Germany would participate in the AWACS aerial surveillance over Afghanistan, they say. As a result, the U.S. could withdraw its own AWACS machines from this region for use in the Mediterranean.
+ + + 11:16 Libya closes its airspace + + +
The Libyan leadership includes, according to the European organization for safety, Euro Control, the airspace over the North African country. "Tripoli allowed until further notice no air traffic," said € Control.
The Libyan leadership includes, according to the European organization for safety, Euro Control, the airspace over the North African country. "Tripoli allowed until further notice no air traffic," said € Control.
+ + + 11:06 Merkel calls off dates + + +
Chancellor Angela Merkel said, given the ongoing development of the situation in Libya to participate in the summit meeting with German business associations in Munich from.
Chancellor Angela Merkel said, given the ongoing development of the situation in Libya to participate in the summit meeting with German business associations in Munich from.
+ + + 10:07 Westerwelle Government announces declaration + + +The Foreign Minister will deliver at 12:00 clock a government statement on Libya's decision of the Security Council.
+ + + 10:22 Tense calm in Tripoli + + +n-tv correspondent Antonia Rados reported from the Libyan capital: In the city still calm.
+ + + 10:05 attacks on New Misurata + + +Gadhafi troops take the encircled city again under fire. About 25 tanks are to be involved in the attack. Misurata, with around 400,000 inhabitants, the third largest city in the country.
+ + + 09:59 Qatar takes part in military action + + +The Gulf emirate announced the first Arab country to participate in a military action against Libya. "The State of Qatar has decided in accordance with Resolution to participate in international efforts to end the bloodshed and to protect the civilian population," informed the State Department.
+ + + 09:31 Germany is limping + + +The Federal Republic will not join a war against Libya. "We in the balance of risks also come to the conclusion that we will not be involved with German soldiers in a war in a military operation in Libya," said Westerwelle.
+ + + 8:01 + + + oil becomes more expensiveThe commodity markets are reacting to the threat of war against Libya. Dealers fear loss of production. The oil-for Brent and WTI increase significantly.
+ + + 12:27 Gaddafi threatens to "hell" + + +Libya's Gaddafi authorities announced in the event of retaliatory attacks. The West would "never have peace." Libya would "make the hell is" life to the world, the countries of the EU were "traitors".
+ + + 23:35 decided to fly over Libya + + +The UN Security Council adopted Resolution. Permits are air strikes and other "necessary measures" to protect the civilian population.Only the use of ground troops is impossible. Ten of the 15 Member States agree to the resolution. Germany, Russia, China, Brazil and India abstained.
