American President Obama met today with the Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani of Qatar in the White House Oval Office. Qatar is an important regional ally for the United States and was the first Arab nation to pledge support for the UN sponsored No-Fly Zone over Libya, contributing fighter planes.
The Emir told CNN that his country will arm the rebels if they ask for it. Qatar has already provided them with French-made anti-tank weaponry. The opposition has already asked Qatar for weapons and military training.
Qatar has also recognized the opposition government as the legitimate government of Libya. He also urged Gadhafi to think of his country first and find a solution that is best for his people. He cited the examples of Zine El Abidine Ben Ali who stepped down from Tunisia's presidency earlier this year and left the country and of President Hosnai Mubarak of Egypt who also stepped down from power but remained in his country.
The Emir told CNN that his country will arm the rebels if they ask for it. Qatar has already provided them with French-made anti-tank weaponry. The opposition has already asked Qatar for weapons and military training.
Qatar has also recognized the opposition government as the legitimate government of Libya. He also urged Gadhafi to think of his country first and find a solution that is best for his people. He cited the examples of Zine El Abidine Ben Ali who stepped down from Tunisia's presidency earlier this year and left the country and of President Hosnai Mubarak of Egypt who also stepped down from power but remained in his country.
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