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Baird meets with Libyan rebels in secret trip to Benghazi - CTV.ca: CTV.caBaird meets with Libyan rebels in secr...http://bit.ly/lDMBSb
via twitterfeedHe also met with humanitarian aid groups and visited Canadian troops based in Sicily who have participated in the NATO-led bombing campaign against Gadhafi.Baird wrapped up his trip Monday after spending half a day with Mahmoud Jibril, leader of the National Transitional Council, in the rebel stronghold of Benghazi. Canada recently joined other European and Arab countries in officially recognizing the NTC as Libya's legitimate government. Baird told The Canadian Press his goal was to "get the facts" for himself, adding: "We are doing our due diligence because that is what Canadians expect and the Libyan people require." The NTC has been at a standoff for weeks with Moammar Gadhafi, Libya's longtime dictator who has vowed to fight to the death against the rebels. Baird said he wanted to meet with Jibril and his rebel leaders to see whether they are capable of leading the country if and when Gadhafi is deposed. "This is one of the many steps that need to happen as Canada and the NTC go forward together," Baird said. While in Benghazi Baird met with non-governmental organizations to discuss Canada's aid efforts to Libya and how those efforts could be maximized. He also dropped off a planeload of trauma kits to help treat the many casualties from the fighting.
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Baird visits Libya to meet rebels: Foreign Affairs Minister JohnBaird wrapped up a secret trip to Libya on Mond...http://bit.ly/iRPE6E
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Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird has met with rebels in Libyaafter a secret trip to the war-battered country.
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Who has the Harper Government gotten into bed with in Libya??? One dictator for another? Arming rebels?? goo.gl/X7D1Z
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