Friday, July 29, 2011

British MP: "Arm Libya's 'rebels'!"

I bet, and in light of most recent events, Qaddafi must also be hoping that the rebels get weapons to ...kill each other!
"... Throughout the conflict, the British Government has been robust: indeed, I can fault its approach in only one respect. We are, so far, refusing to provide weapons and training to the insurgents. There is, of course, an arms embargo in force. However, its effect was modified by a UN resolution that authorised Nato to use “all necessary measures” to protect civilians. The French, the Qataris and others have duly provided military supplies to the insurgents, but we have been overly cautious and refused. Now we have recognised the insurgents as the legitimate government, I hope that the Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary will reconsider: it would greatly shorten the conflict, and ensure Gaddafi’s early departure...."

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