The Spread of the Iraq Scenario
Published in Thawra Al Wehda
(Syria) on 3 April 2011
by Ahmed Hamada (link to original)
After Western, particularly American, forces began to carry out their plans in Libya, step by step until they were ready to repeat the Iraq scenario by talking about the possibility of ground forces entering the territory to the Atlantic.
When the fighting began, some countries were opposed to the no-fly zone and some supported it. Eventually, it was decided and the no-fly zone became a reality, and the planners moved to the issue of aerial bombardment. The scenario was similar: The countries talked through a list of pros and cons, but it became clear that the countries were discussing the oppression of Libya.
They are now destroying the infrastructure of Libya and embarking on a scheme for the control of Libya's oil and wealth, giving away pieces of the Libyan pie to other members of NATO. For example, a dispute began today on the possibility of similar intervention on the ground. The U.S. and European forces pushed aside their differences to lead the operation and now must pass control to NATO.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov pointed out the contradictions in the statements and stances of the Western powers. Lavrov revealed the hypocrisies in the statements by the representatives of NATO, confirming that NATO had declared that their forces are not biased toward any side in Libya while they take tough stances toward the Qaddafi regime only.
The humanitarian crisis is large, and the current plight of the Libyans calls for a moratorium on airstrikes and a political solution to ensure a better future for the Libyan people, aside from the use of force that, first and foremost, does not put the Libyan people in harm’s way. Can the international community do that?
When the fighting began, some countries were opposed to the no-fly zone and some supported it. Eventually, it was decided and the no-fly zone became a reality, and the planners moved to the issue of aerial bombardment. The scenario was similar: The countries talked through a list of pros and cons, but it became clear that the countries were discussing the oppression of Libya.
They are now destroying the infrastructure of Libya and embarking on a scheme for the control of Libya's oil and wealth, giving away pieces of the Libyan pie to other members of NATO. For example, a dispute began today on the possibility of similar intervention on the ground. The U.S. and European forces pushed aside their differences to lead the operation and now must pass control to NATO.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov pointed out the contradictions in the statements and stances of the Western powers. Lavrov revealed the hypocrisies in the statements by the representatives of NATO, confirming that NATO had declared that their forces are not biased toward any side in Libya while they take tough stances toward the Qaddafi regime only.
The humanitarian crisis is large, and the current plight of the Libyans calls for a moratorium on airstrikes and a political solution to ensure a better future for the Libyan people, aside from the use of force that, first and foremost, does not put the Libyan people in harm’s way. Can the international community do that?