Tripoli – Libya Declares Cease-Fire After UN Vote

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    In this image taken from RTP Portugal TV, filmed in Tripoli, Libya, Thursday March 17, 2011, showing Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi, during an interview as he comments on the prospects of a United Nations resolution against Libyan government forces.  The interview made available Friday March 18,  was filmed Thursday before the United Nations voted to authorize the use of "all necessary measures" to protect civilians under attack by government forces in Libya. (AP Photo/RTP Portugal TV)Tripoli – Foreign Minister Moussa Koussa says Libya is declaring an immediate cease-fire and stopping all military operations.

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    Friday’s decision comes after the U.N. voted to authorized a no-fly zone and “all necessary measures” to protect the Libyan people, including airstrikes.

    Koussa says the cease-fire “will take the country back to safety” and ensure security for all Libyans.

    But he also criticized the authorization of international military action, calling it a violation of Libya’s sovereignty.


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    jaayy
    jaayy
    13 years ago

    Its not true. Its only to pull some time. And make the UN think they got them. Its fake. Libia will now do what Saddam did in Iraq. ……. Make fun of all the so called peacemakers

    my4amos
    my4amos
    13 years ago

    This is not a bad outcome. From the beginning I wanted this conflict to go on as long as possible so that both sides bleed each other to death or exhaustion. But now that the regime was clearly poised to prevail in a matter of couple of days, stalemate is much better – clear victory would strengthen Khadaffi’s hand.

    mechel
    mechel
    13 years ago

    Go tell for abhama and all lefty’s the LENGVITCH all arab onderstand