Sunday, February 27, 2011

Libya: Barack Obama calls on Col Gaddafi to step down

President Obama has offically stated that Gaddafi must relieve his post as ruler of Libya. The United States has issued sanctions against him as well as the UN sending evidence to the International Criminal Court for Gaddafi's crimes against his people. Previously, the US had not issued a statement on the happenings in Libya until it turned violent. The United States has also revoked all visas for Libyan officials as well as calling off trade between the countries.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/africaandindianocean/libya/8350246/Libya-Barack-Obama-calls-on-Col-Gaddafi-to-step-down.html

Jim Michalik

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