At least 45 people were injured today by NATO air strikes against a residential complex Muammar Gaddafi in the capital, the government action as "an assassination attempt," the Libyan leader.
The attack which lasted for much of last night occurred in the resort of Bab Al-Aziziyah and may have caused three deaths, according to data released by the Qatari Al Jazeera television, but so far no official confirmation. Government sources said, however, that at least 15 of the 45 injured were in critical condition, and not discarded some deaths due to the bombings, as many victims still lay under the rubble of the buildings attacked. The planes of the Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) flew over parts of the capital and caused numerous explosions in the center of Tripoli, activating anti-aircraft defense batteries, reported TV station Al Arabiya.
The attacks also caused damage to the facilities of the Libyan state television, and three public broadcasters in their signals were disruptions because of the explosions.
Just days ago, U.S. authorities urged NATO to attack the Libyan state television to cut off Government Gaddafi with the rest of the world, as well as the people themselves. The government spokesman, Ibrahim Moussa said that "this was an attempt to assassinate Colonel Gaddafi," and reiterated his call for the UN and NATO to foster dialogue among the Libyans, rather than more violence. "NATO must understand that if you really want peace and democracy in Libya, should stop bombing and start talking to us. Talk is cheap and useful, productive and provides results. Let them come and talk to us," he said. However, while the aircraft of the Atlantic alliance intensifies the bombing of the North African country, continuing armed clashes between supporters and opponents of Gaddafi oil towns around the east. The insurgents are fighting for control of the enclave oil Brega, after forcing the army to withdraw from Ajdabiya, but can not export crude oil from Sarir Messla and because the facilities were damaged during the fighting. The main scene of clashes in the West is Misurata, city was again attacked by units loyal to al-Qadhafi, on par with local tribes trying to get the surrender of the opposition. Impartial information without verification report that dozens of people, including civilians, military and armed opposition, have been killed there by the artillery bombardment of Tripoli and loyal to NATO.
