Libya: AU condemns French arms drop to rebels 30 June 2011 African Union Commission chief Jean Ping says France's decision to air-drop weapons to Libyan rebels is dangerous and puts the whole region at risk.
He told the BBC the action risked creating problems similar to those in war-torn Somalia.
France has confirmed it dropped arms to Berber tribal fighters in the mountains south-west of the capital, Tripoli.
Some analysts said the move might contravene the UN Security Council embargo on arms supplies to Libya......Read more
A clear conscience fears no accusation - proverb from Sierra Leone
I hate to say 'i told you so'. African Union Commission chief Jean Ping is saying what I already predicted. Divide and rule. Today I am your friend. Tomorrow, I am your enemy and support your enemy. Hasn't it be the story of colonialist politics for centuries? And yet still we have people who welcome France and UK involvement to change regime in i.e. Gambia. Shame.
diaspora! Too many Chiefs and Very Few Indians.
Halifa Salah: PDOIS is however realistic. It is fully aware that the Gambian voters are yet to reach a level of political consciousness that they rely on to vote on the basis of Principles, policies and programmes and practices.
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Posted - 30 Jun 2011 : 09:08:39
African Union Commission chief Jean Ping says France's decision to air-drop weapons to Libyan rebels is dangerous and puts the whole region at risk.
