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Opposition’s Leaders Accumulate the Trappings of Independence, Despite Struggles on the Battlefield
Ed note–readers of this website will recall that in the early days of this ‘revolution’ begining in Tunisia and then moving on to Egypt that we were warning caution and that it was more than likely a zionist move to break up the various Arab countries into smaller ones that were easier to manage. All of this was outlined in the Zionist document “Israel’s Strategy for the 1980s written by Oded Yinon and it appears this is what is taking place now as described in this article.Libyans held Friday noon prayers in Benghazi on Friday. The opposition’s authority, based in the eastern city, have taken steps to show they are committed to equality and democracy.
BENGHAZI, Libya—Rebels here have drafted a constitution that calls for full equality regardless of gender, race or religion, part of their effort to convince the world they are committed to democracy and deserve international support.
The document represents a milestone in the rebels’ effort to move rapidly from a grass-roots uprising to a government with all the trappings of statehood.
The progress in Benghazi contrasted with the rebel fighters’ struggle to make gains in the military battle against Col. Moammar Gadhafi’s forces. President Barack Obama, in an interview with the Associated Press, said the fight was at a stalemate, but that Col. Gadhafi was under growing pressure to quit.
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s civilian chief Anders Fogh Rasmussen on Friday echoed an op-ed statement by Mr. Obama and his French and British allies that NATO’s mission would continue until Col. Gadhafi was gone.
Col. Gadhafi’s forces continued to shell the contested city of Misrata Friday—though during a respite there, several ships were able to dock, deliver aid and evacuate some of the thousands of migrant workers trapped there, according to rebels and aid organizations. But Human Rights Watch said it had evidence that Col. Gadhafi’s forces have fired cluster munitions in the city. Most countries have banned the use of such weapons, which can endanger civilians.
Rebels seeking stronger aid in their fight have reached out to show their commitment to Western values and allay concerns about the role of Islamist fighters in their military.
The temporary constitution, drafted by a group of intellectuals for the Benghazi-based Transitional National Council, is one of the many signs of the rebels’ effort to build a new Libya.
In recent weeks, the rebels have received foreign envoys and visiting heads of state as a sovereign government would. They have taken steps to govern their borders, such as making a new exit and entry stamp for visitors, and recording arrivals and departures. They have formed parallel leaderships and new headquarters for critical government institutions, such as the central bank and the National Oil Company. They are in the process of re-creating a tax authority.
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BENGHAZI, Libya—Rebels here have drafted a constitution that calls for full equality regardless of gender, race or religion, part of their effort to convince the world they are committed to democracy and deserve international support.
The document represents a milestone in the rebels’ effort to move rapidly from a grass-roots uprising to a government with all the trappings of statehood.
The progress in Benghazi contrasted with the rebel fighters’ struggle to make gains in the military battle against Col. Moammar Gadhafi’s forces. President Barack Obama, in an interview with the Associated Press, said the fight was at a stalemate, but that Col. Gadhafi was under growing pressure to quit.
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s civilian chief Anders Fogh Rasmussen on Friday echoed an op-ed statement by Mr. Obama and his French and British allies that NATO’s mission would continue until Col. Gadhafi was gone.
Col. Gadhafi’s forces continued to shell the contested city of Misrata Friday—though during a respite there, several ships were able to dock, deliver aid and evacuate some of the thousands of migrant workers trapped there, according to rebels and aid organizations. But Human Rights Watch said it had evidence that Col. Gadhafi’s forces have fired cluster munitions in the city. Most countries have banned the use of such weapons, which can endanger civilians.
Rebels seeking stronger aid in their fight have reached out to show their commitment to Western values and allay concerns about the role of Islamist fighters in their military.
The temporary constitution, drafted by a group of intellectuals for the Benghazi-based Transitional National Council, is one of the many signs of the rebels’ effort to build a new Libya.
In recent weeks, the rebels have received foreign envoys and visiting heads of state as a sovereign government would. They have taken steps to govern their borders, such as making a new exit and entry stamp for visitors, and recording arrivals and departures. They have formed parallel leaderships and new headquarters for critical government institutions, such as the central bank and the National Oil Company. They are in the process of re-creating a tax authority.
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