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"NATO has observed a number of Gadhafi's troops abandoning their posts" #Libya: MacKay - World - CBC News: bit.ly/nQ8pds via @AddThis
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Gadhafi ordered destruction of refineries
Bouchard told reporters that Gadhafi is ordering his forces to destroy facilities, including refineries, if they are forced to retreat from their positions. He wouldn't provide further details about the orders or what other infrastructure might be targeted but said just because Gadhafi has given the instructions, doesn't mean they will be followed. He added that NATO has observed a number of Gadhafi's troops abandoning their posts. "This is a leader that will not hestitate to kill his own population to achieve his personal goals. He has lost all legitimacy to lead his people," said Bouchard. He said he is confident that the NATO mission would fulfill its mandate issued by the UN. "We've reduced the violence against civilians and we continue to make great strides to add more stability to the country," he said. MacKay said the NATO mission aims to get Gadhafi's troops to retreat, provide humanitarian aid and create the conditions for Libyans to determine their own future, which they haven't been able to do under Gadhafi's rule.
