Clinton calls on Gadhafi to 'leave power'
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ROME, MAY 05 -
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton says ousting Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi is the best way to protect Libya's civilians.
Clinton called on Gadhafi to cease "his ruthless and brutal attack on civilians," withdraw from cities his forces have put under siege and "to leave power. This is the outcome we are seeking."
Clinton spoke after holding bilateral talks with Italian Foreign Minister Franco Frattini ahead of a diplomatic meeting on Libya.
The meeting of the Libyan Contact Group at the Italian Foreign Ministry on Thursday is expected to seek ways to give financial support to the rebels.
The United States has already announced $25 million in surplus, nonlethal goods and commodities to support and protect the rebels.
THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. Check back soon for further information. AP's earlier story is below.
ROME (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton was meeting with Italian Foreign Minister Franco Frattini ahead of a diplomatic meeting on Libya.
Clinton and Frattini were expected to discuss the U.S. raid that killed Osama bin Laden, Israeli-Palestinian peacekeeping as well as NATO's campaign in Libya.
The two will later join diplomats from countries involved in NATO's military campaign in Libya. The 22 nations and five international organizations aim to find a way to give financial support to the rebels.
The Libyan Contact Group meeting also brings to Rome the NATO chief, and the leader of Libya's opposition council.
A Libyan rebel spokesman has said the rebels need $1.5 billion in coming months.
Posted on: 2011-05-05 03:26
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