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Gadhafi's son, 3 generals in Niger ask for asylum
NIAMEY, Niger (AP) — A son of Moammar Gadhafi and three of his generals were trying to gain political asylum Wednesday in this poor, landlocked nation at Libya's feet, after driving more than 1,000 miles (1,600 kilometers) across the vast desert border between the two countries for what could be their only shot at refuge
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The generals are trying to pave the way for other Gadhafi supporters to follow, but one regime loyalist doubted that Gadhafi himself ever will, saying he would be comfortable enough living in the Sahara to stay there indefinitely
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"I know the Guide well, and what people don't realize is that he could last in the desert for years," Aghaly Alambo said, referring to Gadhafi. "He didn't need to create a hiding place. He likes the simple life, under a tent, sitting on the sand, drinking camel's milk. His advantage is that this was already his preferred lifestyle."
He added, "He is guarded by a special mobile unit made up of members of his family. Those are the only people he trusts."
Convoys carrying regime loyalists began arriving in Niger last week. The three generals, including the head of Gadhafi's air force and two of his regional commanders, reached Niamey, the capital, overnight Monday. They were joined Tuesday by al-Saadi Gadhafi, government spokesman Marou Amadou confirmed shortly after midnight on Wednesday.
Alambo, a rebel leader from Niger who fought for Gadhafi and who led the first convoy across the desert, said the commanders were pushed to leave Libya after a total breakdown in communication with the ex-ruler. Gadhafi was last in contact with his military leaders 3½ weeks ago and his whereabouts are not known, he said.
