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April 13, 2011

Rebels Attend Libya Meeting in Qatar 
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Libyan rebels are attending an international conference in Qatar in
their bid for greater assistance to oust Col. Muammar Gaddafi. It is the
first high-profile meeting between the rebels and the international
"contact group" on Libya since the uprising began. The rebels have
rejected an African Union mediation proposal because it did not call for
Gaddafi's immediate removal. Heavy clashes continue in the fight for
control of the Libyan city of Mistrata. NATO General Mark Van Uhm said
international air strikes are helping the rebels but that the violence
will continue.

Gen. Mark Van Uhm: "We know that we are having an effect. Pro-Gaddafi
forces can not fight where they want. They can not fight how they want,
and they can not use the weapons they want. Nothing indicates however
that Gaddafi has any intention of disengaging from operations."



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