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Posted: Thursday, August 25, 2011 11:21 am |
Nato are assisting the Libyan rebels in their hunt for Muammar Gaddafi whose whereabouts have been unknown since the fall of his compound in Tripoli. Defence Secretary Liam Fox told Sky News: "I can confirm that Nato is providing intelligence and reconnaissance assets to the NTC (National Transitional Council) to help them track down Colonel Gaddafi and other remnants of the regime." There are reports that soldiers from the elite 22 SAS Regiment are helping rebel fighters track down Gaddafi. The hunt for Gaddafi comes as French President Nicolas Sarkozy called a conference with the "friends of Libya" to discuss how to rebuild the country. Downing Street have issued a statement saying the conference is a joint initiative between Britain and France.A spokesman said: "We have stood firmly by the Libyan people since their uprisings began six months ago and we will continue to lead international efforts to help them achieve their aspirations in the weeks and months ahead." |
