2 May 2011 — Stop NATO
- Libya: 4,728 NATO Air Missions, 1,924 Strike Sorties
- Tunisians Flee As NATO Bombs Libyan Forces Near Border
- Venezuela Condemns Killing Of Gaddafi Family Members
- Australian Foreign Minister Defends NATO’s Libyan War After Deadly Strike
- British Foreign Secretary, Egyptian Field Marshall To Discuss Libya, Syria
Libya: 4,728 NATO Air Missions, 1,924 Strike Sorties
www.nato.int/nato_static/assets/pdf/pdf_2011_05/20110502_110502-oup-update.pdf
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
May 2, 2011
NATO and Libya
JFC Naples, SHAPE, NATO HQ
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Air Operations
Since the beginning of the NATO operation (31 March 2011, 08.00GMT) a total of 4728 sorties, including 1924 strike sorties have been conducted.
Sorties conducted 01 May: 165
Strike sorties conducted 01 May: 60
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Key Targets and Engagements
01 May: In the vicinity of Tripoli: 1 Ammunition Storage.
In the vicinity of Mizdah: 3 Ammunition Storages.
In the vicinity of Zintan: 2 Ammunition Storages, 1 Armoured Personnel Carrier, 3 Armoured Fighting Vehicles, 1 Military Truck.
In the vicinity of Sirte: 6 Ammunition Storages.
In the vicinity of Dahra: 1 Communications Facility.
In the vicinity of Brega: 1 Tank, 1 Antiaircraft Gun.
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Arms Embargo Activities
A total of 19 ships under NATO command are actively patrolling the Central Mediterranean.
11 Vessels were hailed on 01 March to determine destination and cargo. 1 boarding (no diversion) was conducted.
A total of 751 vessels have been hailed, 25 boardings and 5 diversions have been conducted since the beginning of arms embargo operations.
International Humanitarian Assistance Movements as recorded by NATO
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Tunisians Flee As NATO Bombs Libyan Forces Near Border
news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/world/2011-05/02/c_13855406.htm
Xinhua News Agency
May 2, 2011
NATO forces pound Libyan targets near Tunisian border
TUNIS: NATO planes were involved in an airstrike in Western Libya near the border town of Wazen, the Radio Mosaique reported on Monday.
The bombings, taking place on Sunday might, could be heard in the Tunisian town of Dhiba, a few kilometers away, prompted the inhabitants to flee the town to neighboring Remada town.
The radio report said that the Libyan side of the Wazen border post was currently deserted after the rebels fled to the mountain area surrounding the town.
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Venezuela Condemns Killing Of Gaddafi Family Members
Associated Press
May 1, 2011
Venezuela’s Chavez condemns death of Gadhafi’s son
CARACAS, Venezuela: Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is condemning the killing of one of Moammar Gadhafi’s sons and three of his grandchildren in a NATO airstrike in Libya.
Chavez asked how some European leaders such as those of Spain, France and Italy can continue to support the airstrikes in Libya.
Chavez…along with other Latin American allies such as Cuba and Bolivia, has advocated negotiations to settle the conflict in Libya.
Chavez criticized the United States and NATO for the airstrikes, calling the military intervention “madness.” He said in a televised speech Saturday night that he believes “the order they’ve given is to kill Gadhafi.”
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Australian Foreign Minister Defends NATO’s Libyan War After Deadly Strike
Australian Associated Press
May 2, 2011
Kevin Rudd defends NATO Libya mission
Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd has defended NATO’s mission in Libya after reports an air strike killed several members of leader Muammar Gaddafi’s family.
The Libyan leader’s second-youngest son and three of his grandchildren reportedly were killed in a NATO air strike on the weekend.
Mr Rudd said he could not confirm the report, but defended NATO air raids on the African nation, saying targets had been consistent with the United Nations’ security mandate.
“It’s important that NATO is able to target the command and control structures of the Libyan regime’s armed forces,” the foreign minister told ABC TV from Washington.
Mr Rudd will attend the Libya Contact Group meeting in Rome on Thursday for talks on ongoing implementation of UN Security Council Resolutions.
The contact group, which comprises western countries, Turkey, Arab states, the United Nations, the Arab League and NATO, was set up in London in late March.
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British Foreign Secretary, Egyptian Field Marshall To Discuss Libya, Syria
news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/world/2011-05/02/c_13854433.htm
Xinhua News Agency
May 2, 2011
British foreign secretary to visit Egypt
LONDON: British Foreign Secretary William Hague will arrive in Egypt on Sunday evening for talks with Egyptian officials, activists and business leaders on supporting Egypt during its transition to a democratic and stable state, the Foreign Ministry announced.
Hague will meet Field Marshall Mohammed Tantawi, the head of the Supreme Council for Armed Forces, Prime Minister Essam Sharaf, Minister of Foreign Affairs Nabil El Arabi and youth activists.
He will also meet with business leaders and discuss the latest developments in the region with Arab League Secretary General Amr Moussa.
Speaking ahead of his visit, the foreign secretary said: “I look forward to visiting Egypt and meeting with key officials, activists and business leaders as Egypt rightly moves towards a democratic, civilian-led government and an open, democratic society.”
“As a result of the extraordinary events of the recent months and the courage and determination of the Egyptian people, Egypt today stands ready to achieve the transition to a democratic government that meets the aspirations and commands the respect of all Egyptians,” Hague said.
He said: “We welcome the actions being taken by the authorities to move towards this including the reorganization of the State Security organization but there is still more to be done.”
It is even more important that the Egyptian people are able to overcome the political and economic challenges they now face. That is why in addition to generous support from the EU, Britain will continue to offer assistance through our Arab Partnership, he added.
“I also look forward to wide-ranging discussion on a range of regional issues including the situation in Libya and Syria, and the latest developments on the Middle East Peace Process,” Hague said.
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