Arab League Calls for No-Fly Zone in Libya

March 14, 2011

By Padmini Arhant

The Arab League at the meeting in Cairo on March 12, 2011 unequivocally called for a No-Fly Zone in Libya.

Libyan massacre in Ras Lanuf and Al Zawiya in the absence of No-Fly Zone propelled the aerial bombardment displaying the cowardly act against humanity.

The brutality unleashed on the unarmed civilians is deplorable and regaining the oil fields after a blood bath indicative of atrocity seeing no boundaries towards own people.

Since time immemorial not sparing the Biblical period betrayal is common among the weak withering within due to lack of control over negative vices such as greed and hubris offering a false sense of invincibility eventually causing the downfall.

It is well known that the imperialists gained entry and established rule through traitors of the colonies. Without treason it would have been a challenge for the colonial powers to rein control, amass wealth and dominate the region.

Furthermore the betrayers were always the first to be eliminated by the colonial rulers soon after achieving the goals on the notion – Those who violate national trust confirm their pledge of self-allegiance.

Muammar Gaddafi is no exception to the norm evident in the pattern with his compliance to renounce nuclear ambition including settlement on Lockerbie bombing in exchange for the assassin Al Megrahi release while slaughtering Libyan population in response to their pro-democracy uprising.

Repossessing territories through terror might be regarded a remarkable victory nonetheless ignoring day of reckoning in process is the classic syndrome of tyrannical powers when in denial of the imminent tailspin.

It is essential to pose the following questions to the leaders of the free world.

Is the contemporary world truly a ‘free world’ when innocent men, women and children are denied freedom and their plea for ‘No Fly Zone’ against merciless air attacks slighted based on the prioritization of strategic interest?

The remark that ‘No Fly Zone is no video game’ given the drone attacks in semblance with a video game adventure resulting in many civilian casualties in Pakistan and Yemen signify the usual hypocrisy taking precedence over the genuine struggle for democracy.

Is the blood shed by the civilians in Libya, Bahrain, Yemen, and Algeria any different from the loved ones of those in power?

Inaction to injustice is an explicit endorsement of genocide in Libya with the repressive regime facilitated to use massive firepower supplied by the factions determined to suppress democracy for economic gains and political dominance.

Hence Muammar Gaddafi and allies are warned against any further advance towards Benghazi and other parts of Eastern Libya.

Every single bullet faced by the martyred souls in Libya would not be in vain and pro-Gaddafi forces defiance regardless of stature will expedite the inevitable apocalypse.

Muammar Gaddafi and clan annihilation of life in Libya must end immediately as the devastation is in store for each and every perpetrator with their hands stained in blood cannot possibly govern Libya.

If killings take place from the air and ground assaults then it would be dealt with appropriately.

Muammar Gaddafi madness must cease and failure to do so would be inviting cataclysmic events upon self and associates.

History is witness to the rise and rapid decline of power mongers relying on violence to prolong oppression.

The world organization and any ‘democratic’ nation recognizing the illegitimate government under Muammar Gaddafi seizing authority after slaying thousands of civilians predominantly with aerial bombings would raise credibility issue beneath rejection of people power.

Such extraordinary and bizarre defacto relation with ruthless dictatorship while denying sovereignty to people led opposition in Benghazi would categorically define the nature of the respective political representation.

Meanwhile the Libyan revolution must not lose hope in the battle for political freedom despite the recent developments as Muammar Gaddafi as well as every overt and covert agents’ doomsday is near and about to unfold ending the repressive era.

Arab league decision on ‘No Fly Zone’ and France acknowledgment of Libyan opposition in Benghazi is honorable and praiseworthy.

However exemplifying political position through delivery in Libyan citizens’ favor would enormously benefit the liberation cause.

Therefore the international community is requested to come forward and assist the civilians in liberating Libya from the dictatorial regime by implementing ‘No Fly Zone’ and apprehending Muammar Gaddafi along with entire family on war crimes.

Free world would be realistic upon every nation on earth is ‘free’ from bondage and political repression. The global society bears the burden to this effect.

Please demonstrate your commitment to humanitarian plight and provide the necessary support to the revolution in Libya and throughout the world.

Procrastination in issuing arrest warrant against Muammar Gaddafi and operators means loss of precious lives and poignantly there is no guarantee that Gaddafi would refrain from invasion using similar tactics in the Middle East especially with the status as the global threat to humanity.

Complacency bolsters unlawful quest to cross borders and Muammar Gaddafi would be inclined to experiment the possible incursion.

The wise proactive measure is to extinguish the fire before it engulfs the region.

Delay in containing Muammar Gaddafi and loyalists’ momentum is the direct approval of aerial aggression destroying life at free will.

Libyan people deserve to live their life with respect, dignity and above all political independence devoid of tyranny.

To the courageous patriots in Libya – Do not relent for you will prevail in realizing your dreams.

With sincere condolences to the grieving families of the slain victims – the message is to capture and terminate Muammar Gaddafi rule on Libyan soil.

Best Wishes to the brave revolutionaries for a new beginning with democracy governed by the people.

Thank you.

Padmini Arhant

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Egypt Assistance to Libyan Revolution

March 9, 2011

By Padmini Arhant

Considering the reluctance to implement ‘No Fly Zone’ guaranteed to save lives evidenced in U.S. and NATO alignment in Bosnia, Kosovo…the aerial attacks by Muammar Gaddafi needs to be curbed immediately.

Egypt and Tunisia being the neighbors and Islamic nations are requested to come to Libyan revolution rescue in providing logistic support and issue a stern warning to Libya against air attacks.

The direct plea to the Supreme Council for armed forces in Egypt is to send a message to Libyan regime to ceasefire against innocent civilians allowing free access for humanitarian aid especially medical assistance to the wounded and dying citizens.

Egypt as a sovereign nation has the capability in terms of air power to deter Gaddafi helicopters and bomber planes currently raiding the skies in Western Libya.

On moral grounds and humanitarian operation – The Egyptian Air Force, or EAF (Arabic: القوات الجوية المصرية‎, Al-Qūwāt al-Gawwīyä al-Miṣrīyä) headed by Air Marshal Reda Mahmoud Hafez Mohamed is urged in the name of Almighty God Allah (Arabic: وهناك vaste كي ) and Prophet Mohammed (May Peace be Upon Him) (والنبي محمد (عليه السلام) to monitor the air space and relieve the victims in the revolution.

It is important for every Muslim to lay down their arms against fellow citizens whether in Egypt, Libya, Algeria, Yemen, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Syria, Jordan, Palestinian Gaza, West Bank and East Jerusalem.

Any further onslaught against the advancing revolution by pro-Gaddafi elements would have to deal with the wrath of the natural phenomenon.

The defiance has crossed the limit in massacre declining to heed to the Libyan citizens’ call to flee or face the consequences like the dictators throughout history.

Those involved in the overt and covert facilitation of genocide would meet similar fate for none can escape the judgment in the conscientious and deliberate crimes against humanity.

Libyan people having been oppressed for more than four decades are now annihilated in worldview and the brutality is emboldened due to lack of response in implementing the ‘No Fly Zone’ – creating the reality of passive endorsement to the mass murder.

It is essential to highlight the misinterpretation of Libyans request to ‘No Fly Zone.’

The past record reveals the ‘No Fly Zone’ swiftly introduced against Iraq and previously in Kuwait.

Arguably the procrastination on Libyan crisis could not be justified when compared with the bellicose statements accompanied by blatant nuclear threat in reaction to Iran’s uranium enrichment.

The convoluted theory on arming the anti-Gaddafi forces is a convenient position ignoring the actual demand to disarm the belligerent Gaddafi government rather than generating confusion about ammunition supply to revolutionaries, which has been categorically rejected, based on the peaceful and non-violence uprising to defeat the ruthless autocratic rule.

Besides the pro-democracy movement clearly not interested in the blood bath unlike the global empire backed successor Saif al-Islam assertion now transformed into aggression on the ground through cowardly air attacks.

Hence the Egyptian authority regardless of $1.3 billion U.S. military aid is presented with an opportunity to display their loyalty to the Egyptian people at home and rise to the occasion in protecting the Libyan population comprising Muslim brothers and sisters mercilessly targeted under the influence of power mongers.

Both Libyan and Egyptian army refusal to strike unarmed or poorly equipped citizens is the honorable act in the morally corrupt battle to prolong oppression.

Furthermore extending desperately required security against air and ground assaults would fulfill their oath to defend the weak against the tyrannical power.

The mighty and the maniacal too have to go down the mortality lane for none are exempt in the imminent departure from the planet.

Any assumption of vain invincibility becoming immortality is being delusional expediting the inevitable ending of the repressive era.

Once again every Muslim and non-Muslim Gaddafi loyalists are sought in the name of the merciful Almighty God (تعالى الله رحيما) to grant you courage in defecting to the revolution side and bring down the ruler behind the monstrosity unleashed since the initial peaceful protest.

Libyan revolution – With justice on your side you will prevail over violence.

Good Luck and Best Wishes for a great new beginning on the horizon.

Thank you.

Padmini Arhant

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Libyan Revolution Commitment to Liberation

March 7, 2011

By Padmini Arhant

Despite Gaddafi backers’ aerial attacks and bombings the revolution is determined to pursue the path to liberation.

The pro-Gaddafi assault against innocent civilians is the trend since the uprising began on February 17, 2011.

Muammar Gaddafi and clan’s persistence to remain in power is challenged with the citizens’ resistance regardless of massive bloodshed in the brutal onslaught to prove defiance.

Although the dictatorship’s cowardly act has caused loss of lives, it cannot deter the repressive regime’s inevitable termination.

Libyan revolutionaries have displayed remarkable fortitude in standing up to the military might and artillery shelling intensified as the Gaddafi rule is decimated in eastern Libya while gaining momentum in the west even though the false propaganda staged to convince the forces behind authoritarianism that they are in control of the situation.

Thousand lies and deceptive tactics cannot stall the imminent demise of the oppressive power having wreaked havoc with no respect for life.

History is testimony to the crumbling empires and belligerence defeated by peace initially discarded as weak and vulnerable only to be discovered otherwise.
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Libyan freedom fighters should march forward and escalate the demand for Muammar Gaddafi and associates to quit immediately or face the consequences of public trial in the crimes against humanity.

The loyalists and mercenaries share responsibility in the horrendous killings witnessed throughout the political unrest for their inhumane and immoral conduct.

Every Libyan joining the revolution to oust the autocratic governance would pose a formidable threat to the declining leadership debilitated from inside and externally relying on weaponry to quell dissent.

Nonetheless the brave revolution must maintain high spirits and continue to make progress for the perpetrators are destined to succumb to their violence and diabolical means in the unequivocal victory to people power.

It is utterly important to seize ammunitions from every possible location given the firepower used in the confrontation.

Meanwhile in Benghazi – the transitionary council headed by the former Justice Minister with ex-diplomats and envoys is a commendable preliminary step towards formal government establishment and the international recognition of the interim council would further expedite Muammar Gaddafi expulsion.

In the absence of ‘No Fly Zone’ implementation due to US, NATO and UNSC reluctance in executing the crucial measure – Gaddafi terror is heightened with mounting casualties not to mention the inaction emboldening the despotic leadership.

It is poignant to reminisce the post 9/11 action when the former President George W. Bush posed the question to the international community in seeking coalition.

“”Either you are with us, or you are with the terrorists.”

Somehow there appears to be no such urgency in the response to humanitarian crisis involving civilian massacre.

Besides the unusually prolonged deliberation at the sacrifice of civilian population is disturbing to say the least and justifies valid explanation in this regard.

The reasons provided thus far to coalesce multilateral consensus as a difficult task does not bode well considering the recent swift decisions on issues such as vetoes in the Jewish settlements or Iranian nuclear threat in the region.

As stated earlier discriminatory policies in political resolution would only discredit the powerful authorities status and ability to be a reliable source in the popular uprising for democratic rule.

Indeed a travesty for any democracy to choose to remain a silent spectator rather than coordinating efforts on the periphery with the victims targeted from air attacks.

Libyan pro-democracy movement is urged to continue the relentless march towards Tripoli and gallantly claim the political rights and individual liberty long denied by the dictatorial power.

Please remember that you drove the evil from eastern Libya and now you can do in the west ultimately conquering the capital, Tripoli.

Nothing can stop you from becoming democratic for the Dark Age is nearing end along with the representatives.

Good Luck! To fellow citizens in Libya for a phenomenal success towards republic rule.

Thank you.

Padmini Arhant

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Ivory Coast Political Stalemate

March 6, 2011

By Padmini Arhant

Yet another power battle is producing mass casualties and crippling the economy with restrictions imposed on cash flow by shutting down regional banks in the country.

This time it is in the West African nation, Ivory Coast (Côte d’Ivoire) with the political crisis emanating from the unresolved November 2010 election results between President Laurent Gbagbo and the contestant Alassane Ouattara of the RDR (Rally of the Republicans) political party representing the Christian south and Muslim north respectively.

President Laurent Gbagbo refusal to acknowledge the reportedly 9 point margin victory by the opponent leader Alassane Ouattara – U.S. educated and former IMF & World Bank high ranking official currently under UN peacekeeping security near the capital Abidjan has erupted with army assaults against civilians, the usual victims in political strife.

It is important to assess the dispute in light of electoral outcome, Presidential terms in office and the recent actions that have led to massive bloodshed and human rights violation against women as well as other members in the society.

President Laurent Gbagbo has served since 2000 through self-extension and UNSC subsequent endorsement in 2006. The 2008 election was postponed to 2010.

Following the 2010 elections – the violence from both sides have claimed many innocent lives.

The incumbent President misuse of power utilizing the army and civil service officers has gained advantage over the opposition retaliation leading to the status quo.

Any leadership determined to exert authority through bad decisions at the population peril anywhere confirms the misplaced priority and betrayal much to national detriment.

President Gbagbo upon reflection would perhaps realize that prolonging the disagreement has contributed to civilian deaths and destruction to the economy not likely to be ignored by the nationals deeply affected in the quagmire.

Proceeding under such conditions would be counterproductive expediting the ruling government termination in office sharing the predecessor Robert Guéï fate that enabled the FPI (Ivorian Popular Front) rule and Gbagbo Presidency in 2000.

The opposition leader Alassane Ouattara proposal to form unity government is welcome and cooperation from various political factions is imperative to reflect the unanimous consensus considering the political turmoil ill effects on human lives and economic future.

Côte d’Ivoire has been through tremendous turbulence with political unrest.

The issue deserves a permanent solution made possible in the electoral mandate recognition and subsequent renunciation of power by President Laurent Gbagbo.

As for the army and civil coherence with President Gbagbo – the ground reality should awaken the loyalists to withdraw support in the gravely deteriorating political environment evolving into a potential genocide.

With respect to global powers’ contrasting position on similar matter such as:

Accepting Côte d’Ivoir electoral event with solid affirmation while rejecting Iraq and Afghanistan electorate choices notwithstanding the intervention in promoting Sudan secession against Ivory Coast unification poses a credibility factor due to inconsistency and selective gerrymandering.

Abandoning discriminatory policy in political resolutions would enhance trust and improve international relations vital for universal peace.

President Laurent Gbagbo resignation from power would provide the leader an opportunity to step down with dignity besides restoring political stability paramount to end the violence.

Power is powerful in the empowerment of powerless and not otherwise.

It is sincerely hoped that President Laurent Gbagbo would heed to the people preference via ballots on November 2010 and pursue a peaceful exit from the office of Presidency.

Allowing rationality to prevail in this regard would save many lives apart from letting the healing process to begin.

Wishing eternal peace and prosperity to Côte d’Ivoir citizens with a rapid conclusion to political stalemate.

Thank you.

Padmini Arhant

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Libyan Revolution Gain Momentum Against Muammar Gaddafi

March 2, 2011

By Padmini Arhant

The solidarity movement across Libya along with defectors from the Libyan armed forces should move forward to confiscate the weapons used by Muammar Gaddafi against unarmed civilians.

All those loyalists serving the dictator Muammar Gaddafi must understand that any individual unleashing indiscriminate tyranny on own nationals including the army personnel is not going to spare them.

It is a matter of time those hired by the tyrant Gaddafi would be disposed in the same manner as the brave soldiers gunned down for their valor.

One who takes the sword will fall by the edge of the sword.

Therefore the mercenaries, henchmen, security personnel and all staff members enslaved by Muammar Gaddafi and generation must lay down their ammunitions to join the peaceful revolution in ousting the ruthless totalitarian regime.

You are paid to kill men, women and children tainting your hands with blood so that Gaddafi and family could continue to wreak havoc on your fellow citizens not excluding your family and relatives.

Are you prepared to slay them for the most brutal and selfish authoritarian ruler who has amassed wealth worth $30 billion in disclosed assets not barring the undisclosed value leaving the rest of you in abject poverty?

Ask yourselves – Why should you sacrifice your life and willfully submit to slavery to a puppet leader following orders from powerful sources focused on direct control of Libya’s oil?

You need to rise against the traitor Muammar Gaddafi emboldened by the evil empire with vested interests.

The situation is no different from Egypt when the visibly shaken counterpart Hosni Mubarak was encouraged behind the scenes to remain resilient against the popular uprising despite the then President desperately seeking an exit with the statement –

“I am fed up of being Egypt’s President and I want to quit now.”

Likewise Muammar Gaddafi widely known to be acquaphobic, hypochondriac, manic-depressive…having obeyed on the nuclear program abandonment and Lockerbie settlement somehow not amenable to the Libyan citizens’ unanimous call for dismissal proves the dictator’s misplaced loyalty legitimizing the imminent displacement.

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi during the state television broadcast cited the U.S. and European powers’ disapproval of the Libyan revolution demand for Gaddafi resignation.

Subsequently the case presented through U.S. media on Saif al-Islam’s attempt for political change since the heir apparent was the oligarchy preference to lead Libya.

Meanwhile, the dangerous developments contradictory to the humanitarian operation pose the relevant question to the United States and Western powers.

What is the precise strategy behind the U.S. air force and naval ships positioned near Libya?

If the purpose is to intimidate the debilitated leader otherwise portrayed as ‘calm and relaxed’ by the mainstream media, then the United States military exercise could be futile considering –

The U.S legacy in coup d’états in Latin America, Middle East, Asia and Africa vigorously pursued until today.

The latest U.S. interventions in the successful destabilization and removal of the democratically elected governments in Haiti (early 1990 todate), Honduras and Lebanon in 2009 and 2010 without U.S. military involvement serve as examples.

United States, United Nations, NATO and European Union policy with respect to Libya and Middle East restricted to humanitarian relief avoiding military aggression at all levels would clarify the democratic nations’ positive intentions in promoting democracy.

On implementing “No Fly Zone” – certain media anchors and analysts as the political establishment’s representatives in defending the U.S. and allies’ reluctance and procrastination having claimed many innocent lives ignore the fact that there appeared to be no such problems whatsoever during the swift introduction of ‘No Fly Zone’ against Iraq.

United States unilateral decision then had become the unanimous consensus not only in that regard but also in the recent U.S. veto of Arab resolution on Jewish settlements and toppling Lebanon government.

Therefore the notion that United States’ initiative would not suffice in the humanitarian matter is diminishing the U.S. status proved wrong in UNSC resolutions through US vetoes prolonging political crises with no hope for fair and balanced outcome.

Now the U.S. militaristic stance comprising the Libyan air defense base bombing reportedly considered in order to impose the ‘No Fly Zone’ would be belligerent and counterproductive due to the obvious destruction of the national installation especially when peaceful options are available for such engagement.

U.S. and western powers role in Libya, Middle East and around the world would be beneficial as peacemakers and not aggressors exemplified in honoring the local population efforts for democratic reform and the natives ability in nation building.

Libyan revolution must resist and decline any proposals to arm them in the peaceful and non-violent political struggle.

An eye for an eye will only make the nation go blind and the ill-conceived strategy is to instigate civil war with arms supply flourishing into the territory discarding the primary target – i.e. eliminating Muammar Gaddafi and family from power.

Hence it is crucial for the Libyan revolution to be persistent and gain momentum in the overthrow of Muammar Gaddafi and the clan.

Please do not relent or heed to violence designed to deter revolution progress.

In the environment debating on political correctness often based on convenience – the reference to pro-democracy seekers as ‘rebels’ by the media in the democratic societies is oxymoron and beckons their attention for appropriate characterization of the dictatorship and the backers as ‘murderers’ and ‘assassins’ depicting the reality.

Libya, Bahrain, Yemen, Jordan, Iran, Syria, Algeria, Saudi Arabia…and all others oppressed over decades can no longer tolerate injustice and must end the repressive era for a new beginning.

Good Luck! To fellow citizens in Libya, Middle East and around the world for a peaceful political liberation.

Thank you.

Padmini Arhant

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U.S. NATO and UN Intervention in Libya and Middle East

February 28, 2011

By Padmini Arhant

The press conference held a little while ago by the White House preceded with the UN Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice briefing on the meeting between President Barack Obama and UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon on date – February 28, 2011 at approximately 3.30P.M. EST.

UN humanitarian aid to Libya is quintessential and would be welcome by the local population.

However the United Nations volunteering political support to Libya, Tunisia, Egypt and throughout Middle East would be considered interference with programmed nominees otherwise appointing puppet regimes to take over the leadership position as seen in Afghanistan and Iraq rendering the pro-democracy martyrs’ sacrifices futile.

It would be history repeating itself contradictory to the natives’ desirable political transformation for republic rule constituting real democracy.

Therefore it would be honorable for the U.S., NATO and United Nations to allow the respective population in these nations to choose their leader within civil society to represent the democratic transition.

Furthermore there are capable leaders, scholars and constitutional law experts in every nation deserving opportunity to lead their country without foreign powers intrusion contributing to the dictatorial government establishment spanning over decades.

U.S. and allies along with UN recognition of the intellectual talent and respecting the republic will in the Middle East and elsewhere would enormously benefit the credibility factor that has been lost in the political crises management thus far.

The White House press conference and the UN ambassador accounts did not rule out U.S. and NATO military action against Libya.

It is imperative for the U.S. and NATO to abandon any air strike plans or preparation to move troops into Libya since that would categorically qualify as invasion through military aggression exacerbating the civilian plight.

Notwithstanding such decisions fomenting anti-western sentiments due to the intention in semblance with Iraq and Afghanistan – i.e. occupation and perpetual warfare.

Besides democratic nations would be expected to pursue peaceful strategies and avoid military confrontation at all costs – similar to western society aspiration upon political event reversal.

In fact based on the warm relations between Muammar Gaddafi and the western leaderships until now – it should be a no brainer to demand the embattled dictator to step down and prevent bloodshed rather than positioning to a combat situation unequivocally resulting in more casualties generating the perception as a peace opponent.

Given the Libyan dictator’s profile as a paranoid shriveling easily debilitated character exemplified in nuclear ambition renouncement and Lockerbie settlement, the panic-stricken leadership is on the brink of collapse.

The popular uprising is quite capable of deposing the despotic clan and the obstruction in this regard is predominantly attributed to deliberation on introducing ‘NO FLY ZONE’ and facilitating the artillery confiscation by the revolution.

Hence the U.S. NATO and UN services limited to humanitarian relief and non-militaristic assistance would be greatly appreciated and expedite the dictator’s departure.

Meanwhile the defected security and army personnel are urged to join the peaceful demonstrators to oust the rattled Gaddafi and associates.

Please remember that Tunisia and Egypt succeeded and so can you.

Do not relent and heed to violence or political circumvention.

Reiterating the warning to Gaddafi and mercenaries – unleashing terror against unarmed civilians would lead to devastating consequences.

Surrender or exile as time is running out with no hope for miracles.

Gaddafi rule is nearing end and the factions behind hostility sharing synonymous fate.

Libyan revolution will triumph over repression. So claim your long overdue victory.

Good Luck! To Libyan Liberation by peaceful and non-violent dissent.

Thank you.

Padmini Arhant

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Libyan Revolution Advance to Overthrow Muammar Gaddafi

February 28, 2011

By Padmini Arhant

The brave patriots in Libya have made tremendous progress since February 17, 2011 – the day Libyan revolution began in Tripoli, Benghazi and other cities of the North African nation.

With the eastern part of the country in the revolution control, the pro-democracy movement has gradually made inroads near the capital Tripoli to remove the region’s most repressive regime under the ruthless tyrant Muammar Gaddafi and entire clan.

Many innocent lives have been lost due to brutal attacks via aerial bombing, shooting from helicopter and ground assaults against unarmed civilians as well as soldiers who refused to obey the belligerent authority.

The cowardly display by the dictator Muammar Gaddafi is a desperate act to stay in power amid the crumbling empire.

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi – the presumptuous heir apparent has proudly interpreted the name as ‘Sword of Islam’ brandishing the sword pledged to cause the blood river in Tripoli to rein control over the lost kingdom.

The death and destruction inflicted upon the oppressed Libyan population in the last few days is horrific and the people have shown incredible courage even in the face of terror unleashed by the mercenaries and security personnel.

Meanwhile the following actions by the U.S., UNSC and other nations against Libya is welcome and trial in the international criminal court of Justice against Muammar Gaddafi for crimes against humanity is paramount to deliver justice on the civilian massacre.

U.S. U.K. and other nations claim to have shut down the embassies in Tripoli with staff members evacuated from the city.

UNSC has reportedly imposed arms embargo, travel restrictions and freezing all assets including bank accounts held by Gaddafi and family.

These developments are greatly appreciated.

Nonetheless based on the current news report on the Libyan crisis – The UNSC implementation of ‘NO FLY ZONE’ could no longer be procrastinated for there are too many lives at stake and with the continuous aerial bombing by the power obsessed leader Gaddafi – the delay would be catastrophic.

Furthermore the meeting between President Barack Obama and the UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon is reported to be taking place behind close doors as per CNN news report on date i.e. February 28, 2011 around 1.30P.M. EST.

The news media expressed grievance over the secrecy on the humanitarian issue depriving the press corps from gaining more information through relevant questions in public.

It is a legitimate call by the news media and the U.S. President as well as UN Secretary General honoring the democratic norm on this grave humanitarian matter would be regarded as their commitment to transparency in worldview.

On the sanctions against Libya – economic sanctions commonly hurt the citizens and seldom affect the defiant rulers for they are always well prepared to cope with such situations.

Therefore with the exception of food, medicines and essential items to provide for the people, trade sanctions with direct impact on the leadership would be more effective than the blanket option.

Despite these steps the authoritarian rulers remain determined to challenge the non-violent dissenters proceeding towards Tripoli for ultimate conquest.

Libyan protesters must not lose courage for you are on the verge of making history in the liberation from over four decades of tyranny witnessed in the last four days with immense sacrifices that will not be in vain.

Moreover like Egypt you will set yet another precedence for others in similar situation yearning to unshackle them from generational imprisonment in Middle East and elsewhere.

Muammar Gaddafi has vowed to fight until the imminent end of the autocratic rule.

However the demonstrators must not capitulate to the dwindling flame soon to be extinguished by the peaceful breeze sweeping across the nation.

Please don’t think you are alone for you have the world behind you in the humanitarian cause.

Besides your admirable wits and steel resolve is a formidable threat to the declining despots in Libya and nations alike.

Hence March forward gallantly and seize what always belonged to you – freedom, individual rights and dignified existence long denied by the egomaniacal dictatorial powers.

Message to Gaddafi and henchmen hired by the authoritarian is to refrain from any harm to the approaching peaceful and non-violent rally.

Every single blow to men, women and children whether national or foreign would lead to devastating consequences for the perpetrators.

Muammar Gaddafi and the supporters have an opportunity to surrender for there is no hope to win the losing battle.

As stated earlier the inevitable political transformation is non-negotiable.

The dawn of new beginning cannot be stalled or crushed by use of violence and unscrupulous tactics.

Republic empowerment exemplifying real democracy is to represent the final outcome in the revolution led political uprising.

With respect to Egypt – The caretaker government recent constitutional amendments limiting Presidential term to eight years is praiseworthy and look forward to the transfer of power to civilian rule in the immediate future.

Wishing expedited glorious victory to Libyan revolution!

Thank you.

Padmini Arhant

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Tyranny and Turmoil under Muammar Gaddafi

February 24, 2011

By Padmini Arhant

As the revolution gains victory in the east, Gaddafi is losing grip on power despite the innocent civilian massacre and soldiers slain for refusing to fire at the unarmed citizens in Tripoli as well as territories under brutal control.

Although Muammar Gaddafi is portrayed as defiant, he is rattled by the unfolding rapid developments.

Not long ago Muammar Gaddafi willfully surrendered his nuclear ambitions and invited the International Atomic Energy Agency for inspection.

Muammar Gaddafi also accepted responsibility for the terror attack in the 1988 Lockerbie bombing of the Pan AM flight that claimed 270 lives and reportedly paid $2.7 billion (Dinar 9.90 billion) to the victims’ families.

Earlier on the US bombing of Libya in April 1986 under former President Ronald Reagan killed many residents including Gaddafi’s adopted daughter at that time.

The twelve minutes air raid targeted Libyan air defenses, three army bases, and two airfields dropping 60 tons of ammunitions notwithstanding the diplomatic and civilian sites in Tripoli.

Subsequently the warm relations between the petro dictator and the western leaderships up until now signified the complacency to the tyrannical rule.

It is obvious from these events that the puppet regime’s close western ties was mutually beneficial at the sacrifices of the population in Libya, United States and United Kingdom considering the Lockerbie Bomber Al-Megrahi’s acquittal.

The autocrat’s magnanimous settlement on Lockerbie terror act has nothing to do with compassion towards the victims or the families since it is well established that Muammar Gaddafi authorized the horrendous crime and,

Further supported by the defected Libyan Justice minister Mustafa Mohamed Abdel-Jalil’s recent account claiming to have evidence to that effect.

In fact Muammar Gaddafi’s calculated maneuver on this issue is indicative of the gesture as an insurance against synonymous U.S and allies’ invasion of Iraq.

Saif al-Islam – the oligarchy approved heir to totalitarianism in Libya is quoted to have remarked at the Lockerbie trial outcome as capitulation by the “pussycats.”

NB: Saif al-Islam Gaddafi in the heydays featured romping with the big wild cats.

Muammar Gaddafi and preordained successors would not have lasted over many years without the shadow government’s complicity to the atrocity prevalent in the genocide witnessed by the international community.

The conglomerate’s failure to call Muammar Gaddafi to step down and concede to the pro-democracy movement severely clamped down with unspeakable violence emboldens the perpetrators showing no respect for life while fearing own mortality.

Again the U.S and allies cavalier invasion of Iraq compared with procrastinated statement against Muammar Gaddafis’ annihilation of citizens in the army and civil society confirms the discriminatory approach to identical if not the grave Libyan mass killings.

American expatriates evacuation used as the reason in this regard is contradictory to the U.S. State department’s briefing on February 22, 2011 clarifying the safe passage and Libyan regime assurance to allow the evacuees exit.

Evidently the successful evacuations by all other nations through the safest routes also serve as the alternative to the situation.

Besides there were no such considerations during the latest U.S intervention in the democratically elected government collapse in Lebanon then ominously predicted to lead towards a civil war.

In contrast the lack of commitment to overthrow Muammar Gaddafi wreaking havoc on the city under lockdown is a travesty in the civilized world.

Undoubtedly oil dependency combined with the various economic deals between Gaddafi regime and western interests takes precedence over human rights violation.

Otherwise the indiscriminate slaughtering of vulnerable men, women and children would not be carried out on the world watch.

The Libyan army bound by the military code of honor and national duty is required to rise to the occasion in defending the people from Muammar Gaddafi’s wrath causing the blood river in Tripoli and western Libya.

It is important for the armed forces to recognize that the power hungry dictator did not even spare the army personnel who have served him and the nation by protecting against potential harm.

Before the widespread carnage debilitate the Libyan military and the society at large it is extremely urgent for the army to rein in the unruly mob attacks by arresting the criminal Muammar Gaddafi and anyone obeying the belligerent authority.

Muammar Gaddafi and the evil empire must acknowledge the imminent end of the repressive era.

The game is over and persistence would only expedite the inevitable termination.

Muammar Gaddafi will not die as a martyr but indeed go down as a monster.

Libyan army in joining the revolution could deliver the desirable liberty suppressed for more than four decades.

Libyan citizens across the country should come together in solidarity and escalate the momentum in liberating Tripoli and the remaining territories under siege.

Good Luck! To Libyan revolution in the battle for political freedom.

Thank you.

Padmini Arhant

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U.S. NATO, UNSC and UN Clarifications Required on Libya

February 22, 2011

By Padmini Arhant

U.S. NATO & U.N PLAN OF ACTION ON LIBYA

Is NATO Preparing to Invade Libya?

What is UNSC action on ‘No Fly Zone’ proposal by Libyan victims dying from artillery shelling?

Does Libya matter to U.S. in the same manner as Iraq did in 2003?

United States positioned as the leader of the free world and the United Nations as the umbrella organization for the international community including Libya and,

NATO representing the U.S. and European Union dependent on Libyan oil for the economy are yet to offer legitimate explanation on all of the above questions related to Libya.

Additionally the U.S. has not clarified the bizarre stance for not having directly condemned the brutal dictator Muammar Gaddafi and his sons Saif al-Islam Gaddafi as well as Mutassim Gaddafi implicated with evidence on hiring henchmen to murder Libyan civilians.

The press conference and daily briefing by the U.S. State Department today i.e. February 22, 2011 was disappointing for it did not address the key issues on Libya and the response was evasive.

Please watch the featured video on the U.S. State Department briefing.

Following questions are from the conference transcript made available by the U.S. State Department. – Thank you.

Please view the featured video for the complete version of the briefing.

QUESTION: All right. And then more broadly, what did you make of Qadhafi’s speech?

MR. CROWLEY: I actually haven’t received a debrief on his speech.

QUESTION: Well, surely you saw some of it.

MR. CROWLEY: I did see some of it.

QUESTION: Enough – what did you think of him vowing to stay and to die a martyr and never to give up?

MR. CROWLEY: Again, this is ultimately and fundamentally an issue between the Libyan Government, its leader, and the Libyan people.

They, like others, are standing up and demanding a greater say in the events of their country.

As the Secretary indicated yesterday in her statement, we have grave concerns about the Libyan response to these protestors.

We continue to be guided by our fundamental principles; we don’t want to see any further violence.

And she called directly on the Libyan Government to cease the – its response that has led to significant bloodshed in Libya.

We want to see universal rights respected and we want to see the government respond to the aspirations of its people.

QUESTION: P.J., this is essentially a bloodbath that’s going on there, and it seems when you were talking about this that it’s a very calm approach. I mean, many people are saying that something has to be done right now to help the people who are being attacked by airplanes, air attack. So what is the United States doing? Is there a sense of urgency?

MR. CROWLEY: Of course, there’s a sense of urgency. Our first focus is on the security of American citizens in Libya. But I mean, our response has been joined by many others in the international community.

There was a Security Council meeting this morning. There will be another Security Council meeting this afternoon, and I expect that the international community will speak with one voice in expressing its ongoing alarm at events as they unfold in Libya.

QUESTION: Thank you. What is the Secretary doing specifically on this?

MR. CROWLEY: We have had a number of conversations as a Department over the weekend. The Secretary has engaged with many regional and European leaders.

Our Assistant Secretary Jeff Feltman had multiple conversations over the weekend with Libyan officials, including Foreign Minister Moussa Koussa.

We have been in touch with also other leaders in the region, and there is a united view here. We view the situation in Libya with grave concern.

QUESTION: Just one more. Just one more. Their ambassador to the Arab League calls this genocide, and in cases of genocide, there might be a consideration of taking some type of united action to rescue people. Is there any consideration for that?

MR. CROWLEY: Well, Jill, I would just simply say that right now our challenge – just as your challenge is to fully understand what is going on in the country.

Just as you have had difficulty in getting your reporters into Libya, we have a relatively small post, and we’ve had difficulty in verifying some of the horrible reports that are emanating from Libya.

I’m not minimizing our level of concern here, but it’s going to take some time to evaluate and understand exactly what is happening, what has transpired already.

We are focused right now on trying to do everything that we can working with others who are in touch with the Libyan Government and Libyan leaders directly to stop this bloodshed.

We have great concern about this, but we are still trying to fully understand exactly what’s happening in a very complex, very difficult environment where we do not necessarily, as we have in other countries, have as many eyes on the ground.

QUESTION: Has the U.S. Government contacted Qadhafi directly? Have you – has an effort been made either from this building or from the White House?

MR. CROWLEY: We are aware that others have contacted him directly, I think, over the weekend. The Secretary General Ban Ki-moon had a direct conversation with him. We have not.

QUESTION: — would not ask him step down.

MR. CROWLEY: Just as we have said quite carefully in each of these cases, it’s not for the United States to choose the leader of Libya or the leader of any other country.

It is for the people of Libya who are standing up and protesting the policies and actions of their government. Ultimately, they will be the judge of what is happening in Libya.

We are expressing our grave concern and alarm, as the Secretary’s statement said yesterday. And certainly, we can see that there is a contrast between the decisions made by Egyptian security forces in response to these protests, and the contrast is very stark between the response of the Libyan Government.

QUESTION: P.J., I just want to make sure —

QUESTION: The National Security Advisor Mutassim Qadhafi, one of his sons was here two years ago meeting with the Secretary. Has anyone spoken to him? Has anyone spoken to anyone else who still claims to work for the Qadhafi government directly? Or is Ban Ki-moon acting as the interlocutor here?

MR. CROWLEY: I just – no, no, no, no. I just said that Assistant Secretary Jeff Feltman has had multiple conversations with Foreign Minister Moussa Koussa and others.

We’ve expressed our concern directly. We’ve explained to the Libyan Government exactly what we’re doing in terms of the ordered departure.

We’ll work with the Libyan Government as we move our families and our diplomats and American citizens out of Libya. So we are – we have been in, more or less, daily contact with the Libyan Government through this last few days.

QUESTION: Do you support a no-fly zone over Libya?

MR. CROWLEY: I’m sorry?

QUESTION: Do you support a no-fly zone over Libya?

MR. CROWLEY: Again, we are meeting as an international community. We are trying to gather facts on what is happening. And I’m not going to forecast what steps might be taken.

QUESTION: Because during Qadhafi’s hour-and-a-half long speech, he indicated that he wasn’t listening to what the U.S. or what the Europeans wanted, that he would be willing to die until the last drop of blood, and that he would then go house to house to try to put down this rebellion.

That’s – how effective is the U.S. conversation then with Libya if he can go on television and say these things and make these threats against his own people?

QUESTION: — the problem is that here you’ve been talking about how this has to solved within – resolved through an internal debate in Libya; you want to see the government engage the protesters.

And the problem with that is that the debate so far has been anti-aircraft guns and bullets and fighter jets bombing the people. That’s the government’s side of the debate.

MR. CROWLEY: I understand that.

QUESTION: They have shown no willingness to engage.

MR. CROWLEY: I understand —

QUESTION: And Qadhafi’s speech, which you didn’t watch —

MR. CROWLEY: I watched. I didn’t —

QUESTION: — said exactly —

MR. CROWLEY: I watched some of it.

QUESTION: — said that they’re not going to engage and that he’s going to go – that the people who are protesting deserve the death penalty —

MR. CROWLEY: Right.

QUESTION: — and they’re going to crack down on them. So I don’t —

MR. CROWLEY: And Matt —

QUESTION: So there’s no indication that they’re listening to your message.

And by saying that you don’t know, you’re waiting to find out the facts on the ground, you can’t confirm any of these atrocities that have been reported, you’ve put yourself squarely in the camp of your favorite Western Hemisphere dictator Fidel Castro, who wrote exactly the same thing and said that no one – people shouldn’t be blaming Qadhafi yet. I mean, you haven’t come out and condemned Qadhafi himself for doing any of this.

And he — the other thing that Castro said was that – I think this is along the lines of the no-fly zone –

Is that NATO was preparing to invade Libya?

So, setting Castro aside for a moment —

MR. CROWLEY: Again, which is why I said earlier that ultimately this is an issue between the Libyan Government and the Libyan people.

QUESTION: P.J., how can you frame the debate as it’s internal things between the Libyan people and the government when some reports talks about thousands of people dead, and one of – part of the Qadhafi’s speech – I don’t know if you heard it or not –

He was talking about the violence has not been used yet against the demonstrators. Isn’t surely the responsibility of the United States to stand up against the thousands of people being killed?

MR. CROWLEY: Well, and the Secretary of State said very clearly and very compellingly in her statement yesterday that the bloodshed needs to stop. We condemned the violence that’s occurring. I don’t know that we can be any more clear.

QUESTION: But how many people have to die? I mean, we’re already hearing of hundreds of people.?
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Gaddafis’ Western Relations – By Padmini Arhant

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi known in the affluent circle for his close relations with Prince Andrew, Lord Peter Mandelson, 4th Baron Jacob Rothschild along with heir Nat Rothschild at Waddesdon Manor of Buckinghamshire.

Saif al-Islam having been hosted at Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle is also believed to be a frequent royal guest at Rothschild manor on Corfu.

It is further established that Saif al-Islam was the favorite nominee to lead Libya among the Western oligarchy.

Powerful entities without lucrative economic deals would be indeed oxymoron.

It clearly explains the western powers’ deafening silence in the face of massacre by their autocratic ally.

The political establishment behind dictatorships in the Middle East and elsewhere bear responsibility for the ongoing civilian deaths in every uprising prompting worldwide citizens protest to the systemic abuse of power for purely economic and strategic interests.

People in the democratic society across the globe need to rise against the shadow world government wreaking havoc on the planet with innocent men, women and children indiscriminately killed through their puppet regimes,

The declining global status quo is a sharp indication for democracies to reject the pervasive dominance by selective powers operating under one organization – the New World Order.

These leaderships do not espouse democratic values and alarmingly exerting authority in semblance to fascism – a pre-world war II environment.

If the average citizens do not challenge the unscrupulous powers despite the ominous situation then it could lead to no point of return.

It is the duty of every human being to oppose the conglomerate powers’ complicity and demand for their immediate action in the removal of the totalitarian governments engaged in native population genocide.

Universal revolution is the only effective strategy to rein in the apex power governing the political apparatus around the world.

Complacency could no longer be the option for it would expedite the possible apocalypse.

The poignant questions pertaining to Libya including any NATO plan on Libyan invasion during the U.S. state department briefing was evaded and,

It is a great concern for the global society considering the western powers’ increasingly discreet policy on international matter.

Real democracies would be transparent and subject to accountability rather than remaining exclusive with decisions or the lack thereof on humanitarian issues.

The oppressed victims of aerial bombings in Libya are justified in their request for a ‘No Fly Zone’ – essentially a no brainer compared with similar imposition on Iraq by the U.S and allies during their mission to oust Saddam Hussein sharing same legacy as Muammar Gaddafi.

United Nations Security Council hesitation in this context is simply unacceptable and reasons provided thus far claiming that it would be hard for the members to gain consensus on humanitarian grounds reveals the disingenuous reaction particularly after the United States veto of Arab resolution on Jewish settlements obstructing Israeli-Palestinian peace process.

It is extremely important for NATO and United States to present the precise agenda on Libya with unequivocal clarification on the alleged NATO plan to invade Libya.

On the question regarding Egypt – the State Department Assistant Secretary P.J. Crowley only highlighted in broadening the economic prospects with no mention on the political transfer of power to civilian rule.

Again the United States commitment to Egypt in this respect is quintessential based on U.S. military aid and consequently Egypt’s military caretaker government direct reporting to U.S. military high command including the defense secretary.

These developments marred with tremendous uncertainties attributed to U.S. and European Union failure to depose Muammar Gaddafi and reserved successors.

The characterization of Libyan political crisis as an ‘internal affair’ at the state department briefing is disturbing to say the least not to mention the impact on U.S. image as a reliable crusader.

Political transformation in the Middle East and across the globe is predetermined and non-negotiable.

The decadent powers under the global empire are on the brink of collapse epitomizing the conclusion of the Dark Age.

Libya, Bahrain, Yemen, Egypt, Iran, Syria, Iraq, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Algeria, Palestinians from Gaza, West Bank and East Jerusalem in the Middle East and,

China, Tibet, Burma, North Korea, Thailand, Philippines, Sri Lankan Tamils, Pakistan, Afghanistan…in Asia

Ivory Coast, Sudan, Democratic Republic of the Congo…in Africa

Honduras, Haiti, Cuba…in the Western Hemisphere

All others across the globe are urged to seek political rights, social equality and fair economic opportunity only possible with people power in a democracy.

Life is a gift and born to be free. Hence rise like a phoenix against the falcon for a new beginning on the horizon.

Good Luck! To the Universal Revolution for resounding success in the liberation.

Thank you.

Padmini Arhant

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Libyan Revolution Seek Public Trial on Muammar Gaddafi and Sons for brutal massacre

February 22, 2011

By Padmini Arhant

The world witnessed the brutal massacre of innocent civilians by the ruthless dictator Muammar Gaddafi.

Despite shutting down communications and denying access to independent journalists as well as foreign media, the demonstrators found alternative sources to have their voices heard.

The general complacency to tyranny in the twenty first century for economic and strategic interests has largely contributed to the prevalent atrocities in the Middle East and elsewhere.

Human greed for power and territorial conquest see no boundaries in causing death, carnage and destruction.

The autocrats do not act alone in their obstinacy to remain in power.

These puppet regimes are emboldened by the powerful conglomerate’s support with no respect for life and democracy is inconvenient in the close economic relationship between them.

Muammar Gaddafi together with his sons should face public trial for aerial bombing using national air force, naval attacks and hiring mercenaries to kill unarmed non-violent protesters in Tripoli, Benghazi…the people were slain mercilessly by the authoritarians to extend the undemocratic rule.

The perpetrators having no remorse for the horrific crimes against humanity must be tried and sentenced with life imprisonment given their desire to stay in Libya.

It is time for justice and the citizens with the army must apprehend the unruly defiant regime without delay to prevent further bloodshed.

Yet another warning to Muammar al-Gaddafi, Saif al-Islam Gaddafi and remaining members of the family and political party –

Surrender and face trial for the immense casualties notwithstanding your blatant threat on national television to continue the horrendous assault against peaceful pro-democracy movement.

Libyan revolution along with defected army must proceed and occupy the television station and primarily Gaddafi residence.

U.N. Security Council action is crucial in implementing the ‘No-Fly Zone’ proposal from the Libyan citizens for protection against foreign artillery and henchmen used by Gaddafi in this political turmoil.

Any hesitation from the UNSC in this regard would result in severe loss of lives holding them directly responsible for the inaction or procrastination.

Libyan revolution must march forward and take control of all strategic installations.

Muammar al-Gaddafi and especially the heir Saif al-Islam must heed to public demand or deal with the consequences.

As stated earlier the revolution has prevailed with the autocratic rulers overthrown and anyone regardless of stature backing the despots confirm similar characteristics posing danger to the society they represent.

Accordingly they would also contend with synonymous situation.

Citizens in Libya are commended for their extraordinary courage and sacrifice. You are close to victory and nothing can stop you from this inevitable political transformation.

Keep your spirits high and focus on your vision to uproot evil from the Libyan soil.

Good Luck! To all Libyan citizens for an expedited political independence.

Thank you.

Padmini Arhant

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