Libya has refused aid from the UN in re establishing a Democratic Country>
A 10-page document written by the UN Secretary General's special adviser on Libya that was leaked and published online recently called for the deployment of 200 unarmed UN military observers, with their own protection force, and 190 UN police to help stabilize the country. The document also outlined plans for UN-assisted elections within the next year.
In the report, dated Aug. 22 , author Ian Martin suggested UN military observers be deployed to prevent the possible ill-treatment of Gadhafi loyalists by so-called rogue elements.
However, Martin conceded that his suggested plan has now been dropped.
"It's very clear the Libyans want to avoid any military deployment by the UN or others. They are very seriously interested in assistance with policing," he said Tuesday, adding that could include monitoring or mentoring police officers.
Mustafa Abdel Jalil, the chairman of the transitional council, said Tuesday he had met a day earlier with NATO officials in Qatar, where it was decided that no foreign soldiers would be needed in Libya.
With this in mind we must be aware that this Arab/African country has been happy with the astronomical amount of sorties that NATO has flown into Libya. Bombing and destroying much of the countries important buildings and yes even the airports in their bid to remove Col. Gadaffi.
Col Gadaffi is still at large. Now Foreign Minister Baird hints that Canada may extend their NATO Committment beyond Sept 24. I for one feel that this is wrong. A quick sharp pullout will be in the best interests of Canada and Canadians.
The last thing our military needs just now is the possibility of a further decade of fighting in a country that plainly does not want foreign Troops on their Soil. This can be trickled down to foreign bombs from foreign aircraft as well so Mr Baird let us not be dragged into another Arab conflict. Pull out gracefully in September Canadians have done their job Admirably once again. So let them return now.
Please remember to show support for our Veterans as well as our serving soldiers, sailors and airmen.
Nil Sine Labore
Robby
