Posted on 04/22/2011 4:13:31 PM PDT by MinorityRepublican
Tripoli, Libya (CNN) -- Libya's army will withdraw from the besieged coastal city of Misrata and allow tribal leaders to attempt to deal with the rebels, Libyan Deputy Foreign Minister Khaled Khaim said Friday in Tripoli.
"The situation in Misrata will be eased and will be dealt with by the tribes surrounding Misrata," Khaim told reporters. "You will see how they will be swift and quick and fast."
He added that the residents of Libya's third-largest city have been in the grip of the conflict.
"The tactic of the Libyan army is to have a surgical solution, but it doesn't work," Khaim said. "With the airstrikes, it does not work. We will leave it for the tribes and Misrata people to deal with the situation -- either to use force or negotiations."
He added, "The tribal leaders have issued an ultimatum to the military saying they will deal with the situation if the military cannot do it. ... They will speak with the rebels and, if there is no solution, they will fight the rebels."
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Needless to say an interesting development.
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Attrition warfare. Loyalists cannot easily replace their losses. If they want to win this war, they’ll need to train new recruits from Tripoli and neighboring areas from tribes who support Gadahafi.
Agree with your assessment.
Those tribal leaders are my heroes!
I thought Gaddafi was causing a humanitarian crisis. /s
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