; Libyan Revolt
Chain Reaction
Libya.
opposition leaders in Benghazi Libya announced the birth of a "National Council", which will coordinate the groups of rebels and govern the liberated areas of the country by the regime. This is not a provisional government and is not possible to negotiate with Gaddafi. Opposition sources have indicated that many cities in the West are in the hands of the people "and are preparing a march to liberate Tripoli. Gaddafi now would control only the barracks bunker where he barricaded himself and does not intend to leave the country. The rais emulates Saddam Hussein and threatened: "There will be thousands of deaths if there is military intervention of NATO in the U.S. and Libya. " We have forced Italy to lower his head towards us. We went to Italy, bringing his son Omar Muktar, and we've had to apologize for colonization. " And again: "They want us back as slaves under the Italians? I do not accept and will fight to the last man in place because it is a conspiracy to steal our oil. " There is a real possibility for Muammar Gaddafi to go into exile to end the bloodshed in Libya. The United States is redeployed its forces around the naval and air force Libya to be ready for any eventuality. Mobilized, among others, the helicopter carrier USS Kearsarge Amphibious Assault (LHD-3) with defensive missiles launches RIM-116 RAM that carries five bombers Harrier vertical take-off, and a contingent of more than 1,800 Marines. The Tunisia alone can not succeed, the collapse of Libya has been flipped on its territory at least 5-10 thousand refugees a day. According to UN estimates, 110 000 refugees were now massed near the border. The operation "humanitarian mission" to assist refugees in Tunisia from Libya promoted by the Italian government will begin "within 48 hours," presumably with the support of the British Government. It will set up a field refugees, which will serve to give assistance to those peoples, but also to prevent it going to Italy.
; refugees massed near the Tunisian border
Tunisia.
five people were killed in the protests weekend in Tunis. The country is still plagued by political instability after the fall of former President Ben Ali, on 14 January, the resignation of Prime Minister Ghannouchi, Minister of University and Research Ibrahim, and the Regional Development Nejib, head of the government has undermined the ottantaquattrenne Beji Caid SEBS, inspired by liberal, former Minister of the Presidency at the time Bourguiba. The new premier is expected to announce in the coming days Sebs the birth of a constituent assembly charged with rewriting the constitution before the vote in July.
Iraq.
marches and violence in Baghdad and Mosul, killed and wounded.
Iran.
Tehran police used tear gas against a demonstration organized by the opposition demanding the release of its leader, Mussa and Karrubi, of which nothing is known. Some websites report that thousands of police and Basij Islamic militiamen have been deployed along the main streets of the capital to prevent the march. The police has so far not stopped the protesters: the situation is constantly evolving. The authorities according to the opposition bloggers have begun to seize satellite dishes to prevent viewing of broadcasters abroad.
Yemen.
protests in Aden and in the capital Sana'a against President Saleh, one dead and twenty injured. E 'tug of war in Yemen between anti-regime demonstrators and President Ali Abdallah Saleh, a despot in power for years. As for Egypt's Hosni Mubarak Saleh of Yemen also for the demands of the population do not change: the fall of the regime and resigned.
Tahrir Square in Cairo
Egypt.
voltage Tahrir Square, the symbol of the revolt of January, between police and demonstrators, who do not want to leave.
The ousted President Hosni Mubarak and his family can not leave the country, the travel ban ordered by the prosecution was decided because they are being criminal investigations against him. Mubarak and his family's assets are at the request of the Court of Assizes pending freeze.
Bahrain.
The Crown Prince has announced that talks with the Shiite opposition calls for political reform.
Oman.
The wave of anti-regime riots lies in the Sultanate of Oman, where five protesters were killed so far. A Sonar police to quell the protest against the government fired rubber bullets. In the second consecutive day of protests calling for political reform, jobs and wage increases, the demonstrators have blocked the port. It is also evident in southern city of Salalah.
Ivory Coast.
clashes between the followers of Quattara, president-elect, and those of Gbagbo, the outgoing president, is now extended to the capital Yamoussoukro.
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