"It is in the United States interest and the interest of the Libyan people that GAdhafi does not stay [in power]" said President Barak Obama on Friday, March 11th. At the same press conference, he stated that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was to meet with the National Provisional Council (the opposition government) and that he was looking to assign a permanent representative to be in close contact with the group.
France has officially recognized the National Provisional Council as the legitimate government of Libya. This is a bold move, exemplifying the rift in state opinion among the Western powers. France and the United Kingdom are more enthusiastic in regards to public support for the opposition forces, vocally supporting the no-fly zone operation. The United States and Germany (the latter is typically more reserved on matters of foreign military intervention) are more cautious in there approach to foreign policy towards the delicate situation in Libya.
Meanwhile, government forces loyal to Moammar Gadhafi have retaken the rebel holdings of Brega and Bin Jawad. The former city is important for Libya's oil production and refining, and it is also important due to its location of opposition's stronghold Benghazzi.
Protestors in Bahrain clash once more with police. The security forces fired tear gas on a crowd that they say was blocking an important freeway and had refused orders to clear out. Members of the crowd report that they were in the process of leaving when they were fired upon.
In Yemen, police and security forces fired on protesters with tear gas and conventional firearms.
France has officially recognized the National Provisional Council as the legitimate government of Libya. This is a bold move, exemplifying the rift in state opinion among the Western powers. France and the United Kingdom are more enthusiastic in regards to public support for the opposition forces, vocally supporting the no-fly zone operation. The United States and Germany (the latter is typically more reserved on matters of foreign military intervention) are more cautious in there approach to foreign policy towards the delicate situation in Libya.
Meanwhile, government forces loyal to Moammar Gadhafi have retaken the rebel holdings of Brega and Bin Jawad. The former city is important for Libya's oil production and refining, and it is also important due to its location of opposition's stronghold Benghazzi.
Protestors in Bahrain clash once more with police. The security forces fired tear gas on a crowd that they say was blocking an important freeway and had refused orders to clear out. Members of the crowd report that they were in the process of leaving when they were fired upon.
In Yemen, police and security forces fired on protesters with tear gas and conventional firearms.
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