*10:11 Al Jazeera* Italian foreign minister Franco Frattini outlines a diplomatic plan to resolve the crisis in Libya that could include exile for Gaddafi. Frattini said the plan would include a UN-monitored ceasefire, wide consultations with Libyas many tribal groups and a permanent humanitarian corridor which we are already working on with the Turkish government. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
http://www.al-bab.com/blog/2011/blog1103b.htm#gaddafi_exit_strategy *Gaddafi's exit strategy?** * Colonel Gaddafi's son, Saif al-Islam, is touting a "transition" plan for Libya, according <http://www.aawsat.com/english/news.asp?section=1&id=24660>to the Saudi-owned newspaper, Asharq Alawsat. Saif's plan "would see him take over control of Libya from his father during a transitional period during which Libya would transform from a revolutionary state to a democratic state that enjoys public and economic freedoms" the paper says. The transitional period would last between two and three years, in return for a comprehensive ceasefire and negotiations with the opposition. Saif is also said to be pushing for assurances that "Colonel Gaddafi and his family will be granted immunity from prosecution, and will not be legally punished in any manner". The report adds that Saif "has been in contact with officials in the US, British, and Italian governments, in an attempt to submit the above-mentioned plan". Libyan opposition figures quoted by the paper dismissed Saif's plan as "just a new political manoeuvre" and "an attempt to gain time and fool public opinion". But, assuming that this plan has the Leader's approval and is not an independent initiative by Saif himself, it does suggest the regime realises it cannot reassert control and will have to make concessions if it is to survive at all. [image: Tweet this!]<http://twitter.com/home/?status=Gaddafi's+exit+strategy?+Saif+al-Islam+touts+plan+to+take+over+from+his+father+http://bit.ly/hDN6RV> *Posted by Brian Whitaker, 27 March 2011. Comment<http://www.al-bab.com/blog/feedback1.htm> .* http://www.aawsat.com/english/news.asp?section=1&id=24660 *Saif al-Islam Gaddafi seeking immunity *27/03/2011 By Khaled Mahmoud Cairo, Asharq Al-Awsat Independent Arab and Libyan sources have informed Asharq Al-Awsat that Libyan leader Colonel Gaddafi is seeking to convince the coalition forces to accept a deal that is being secretly discussed between Gaddafi delegates and a number of Arab and American parties. This deal would see Gaddafi stepping down from power, only to be replaced by his son Saif al-Islam, with a deadline being put in place for a peaceful transition of power. A well-informed Libyan source told Asharq Al-Awsat that Saif al-Islam Gaddafi has held a number of secret meetings with officials in the French and British governments, discussing the idea of his replacing his father for a transitional period of between 2 3 years, in return for a comprehensive ceasefire and negotiating with the anti-Gaddafi rebels. The sources also revealed that Saif al-Islam Gaddafi is pushing for assurances that Colonel Gaddafi and his family will be granted immunity from prosecution, and will not be legally punished in any manner. The sources revealed that Saif al-Islam Gaddafi's plan would see him take over control of Libya from his father during a transitional period during which Libya would transform from a revolutionary state to a democratic state that enjoys public and economic freedoms. The rebel forces are gaining strength and momentum, moving westwards towards the center of Gaddafi's support in Sirte, and the Libyan capital Tripoli. The rebels have recently captured the cities of Ajdabiyah, Brega, and Ras Lanuf, and Gaddafi's aides are racing against time to prevent the inevitable toppling of the regime in the face of the rebels' momentum. Asharq Al-Awsat learnt that Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, who has not appeared in public for almost a week, has been in contact with officials in the US, British, and Italian governments, in an attempt to submit the above-mentioned plan. Italian Foreign Minister Franco Frattini said that his country will present an alternative diplomatic plan to the British French plan, on London on Tuesday. The Italian Foreign Minister said that NATO will take control of the Libyan operation no latter than Monday, saying "NATO will take over Sunday or Monday." He also revealed that he would be participating in a meeting of NATO members in London that is scheduled for Tuesday. Frattini also revealed that he has spoken with Mahmoud Jibil, head of the Libyan National Transitional Council in Benghazi, who reassured him that the rebel council is committed to a united Libya, and will respect all of Libya's oil contracts. Sources within the National Transitional Council also informed Asharq Al-Awsat that what is happening on the ground with regards to the conflict between the Gaddafi forces and the rebels, cannot be resolved by Saif al-Islam Gaddafi's plan [to replace his father], stressing that Saif al-Islam Gaddafi is nothing more than an extension of his father. An official within the Libyan National Transitional Council told Asharq Al-Awsat that "this is just a new political maneuver, and we will not participate with this in any way, shape, or form. If Gaddafi wants a solution, he must leave power immediately, otherwise he should wait for us; we are marching on him and will meet him on his home territory, whether in Sirte or Tripoli." Libyan Transitional Council spokesman Abdul Monem al-Houni told Asharq Al-Awsat that the Libyan rebels consider this proposal to replace Colonel Gaddafi with his son, Saif al-Islam, to be nothing more than an attempt to gain time and fool public opinion. He described this proposal as being nothing more than a test balloon being floated by Gaddafi, saying that in his opinion, Colonel Gaddafi has no intention of relinquishing power peacefully. ------------------------------ *22:43 Al Jazeera Arabic* *Huge womens demonstration in Benghazi today standing in solidarity with Eman Al Obaidiy* Eman Al Obeidys mother says she is very proud of her daughter<http://www.libyafeb17.com/2011/03/eman-al-obaidys-mother-says-she-is-very-proud-of-her-daughter/> Posted on March 27, 2011<http://www.libyafeb17.com/2011/03/eman-al-obaidys-mother-says-she-is-very-proud-of-her-daughter/> by admin <http://www.libyafeb17.com/author/admin/> The mother of the woman who burst into a Tripoli hotel and claimed she had been raped by militiamen loyal to Libyan leader Moammar Gaddafi hailed her daughter as a hero Sunday and said she had been offered money and a house by the government if she changed her story. Aisha Ahmed, contacted by telephone at her home in Tobruk, in the rebel held eastern part of the country, said she was proud of the courage displayed by her daughter, Iman al-Obaidi, whose dramatic outburst Saturday was broadcast around the world. *I am very happy, very proud,* said Ahmed, describing her daughter as a 26-year-old law student in Tripoli. A government official in Tripoli who said he had spoken with Obaidi called her a prostitute and said the rape took place when a party went wrong. Obaidi was catapulted to world fame Saturday when she burst into the breakfast buffet at Tripolis Rixos Hotel, where the foreign press corps is staying as guests of Gaddafis regime. Disheveled, weeping, bleeding and bruised, she told reporters she had been raped by 15 Gaddafi militiamen after being detained at a checkpoint because she comes from the eastern city of Benghazi, the epicenter of the revolt against the Gaddafi regime. Before she could finish her story, security guards, government minders and wait staff violently overpowered her and hauled her away in an unmarked car. Read the full article here<http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/libyan-woman-offers-glimpse-into-workings-of-gaddafi-government/2011/03/26/AFNppLkB_story.html> Posted in News <http://www.libyafeb17.com/category/newsfeed/> | Tagged Eman Al Obaidy <http://www.libyafeb17.com/tag/eman-al-obaidy/> | 1 Comment<http://www.libyafeb17.com/2011/03/eman-al-obaidys-mother-says-she-is-very-proud-of-her-daughter/#comments> Translated: Interview with Eman Al Obeidys cousin<http://www.libyafeb17.com/2011/03/translated-interview-with-eman-al-obeidys-cousin/> Posted on March 27, 2011<http://www.libyafeb17.com/2011/03/translated-interview-with-eman-al-obeidys-cousin/> by admin <http://www.libyafeb17.com/author/admin/> *Translated by Libayfeb17.com please kindly reference us if you use this translation* http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFUUqZL6pBs&feature=player_embedded Presenter: Dear viewers, we conclude this programme today with an exclusive interview that AlAan TV Network correspondent Jeenan Moussa conducted with Maryam Omar, the cousin of Eman Al Obeidy who was raped by Gaddafis security forces: Maryam: This is her daughter, she has 7 daughters. She has Eman, a law graduate from Az Zawiya faculty. She also has Aamaal, who is a graduate from the Arts and Humanities Faculty who works in Tripoli in the Administrative Control department. Eman goes to visit her sister, she stays with her sister who has children. Their family are tight-knit. Yesterday she was captured and attacked at the Tripoli checkpoints. Interviewer: When did she leave to visit Tripoli? Maryam: She always goes to visit her sister in Tripoli. There are security checkpoints inside Tripoli and they were the ones who captured her and raped her. But she always goes to visit. Her sister is married to Saleh AdDeenaali who they will most probably say has been killed, as Eeman says. He has been killed and her sisters child has also been kidnapped. No, this is the first time. We were shocked and overwhelmed and since yesterday we have not slept. And we dont know how to take our rights but it is important that people know the truth. This girl is a Law graduate. How can she be a Law graduate and have a mental health problem? But it is more than likely that they will hit her on the head and cause her to have a mental issue because they are used to doing this. They are used to such situations in the past. This is not new to them. Interviewer: Is Eman married? Does she have children? They said she was mad Maryam: No no, Eman is a young lady. No Eman is not mad. Eman is a Law graduate, how can a Law faculty graduate mad people? Eman is a thoughtful person. Is it possible for her to go and stay with her sister who has 2 children while she has a mental problem? Interviewer: Have you heard any news since they took her? Maryam: After they took her, her family in Tobruk held a funeral due to the death of her brother-in-law and her nephew. And she said in the video: They killed Saleh and they kidnapped Hamad. Interviewer: Who is Saleh and Hamad Maryam: Saleh is her sisters husband. The husband of Aamaal. And Hamad is her sisters son. Interviewer: And where is Aamaal? Maryam: Aamaals whereabouts are unknown, it is possible that they will bring her out today on the Libyan State TV channel so she can say that my sister has a mental problem. And it is natural that she would do this after being threatened gunpoint. God is sufficient for us and the best Helper he is. Interviewer: Right, the family in Tobruk, did they attempt to contact the security forces? Maryam: WHICH security forces? Interviewer: Did you try to contact them to see if you could have her released? Maryam: Impossible! Its impossible .can anyone release their .. forget the topic. Forget the topic. Unless it was through the power of God, Lord of all creation. Interviewer: Alright. Her sister in Tripoli, why didnt she move back here after things started.. Maryam: She works in the Administrative Control department in Tripoli, and when they closed Tripoli, Tripoli became like one big prison. We call our family members who have Al Thurayya mobile telephones and they tell us we cannot gather in groups more than 3 people, and our lives are tied to restocking water, bread and petrol/gas only. There are no extra errands other than these three in Tripoli. Interviewer: if Gaddafi and his children could hear you right now, what message would you direct to them? Maryam: Gaddafi has no face anyways. Every time he says something and they prove he is a liar, he finds this ok. He has gotten used to people exposing his lies, he is used to this now. Interviewer: Right, would you wish to send a message to anyone of there? Maryam: All of them are like each other, believe me. All of them are the same. Do you think that some of them are better than each other over there? Theyre all the same. But they need to know that God is Greater than the tyrant and that Muammar (Gaddafi) is going to end no doubt Interviewer: What do you think will happen to Eman and Aamaal and her husband? Maryam: No no no we have forgotten them now. All of them will leave either mentally mad or dead. There is no ending, it ended now. The end is that Eman, may God bless her, disgraced him and exposed the utmost extreme face of Gaddafi in which he targets women. This is the last face, this is the last face. Interviewer: In the many times that shes visited Tripoli, did she ever tell you that something happened to her on the way? Maryam: No no no. She used to always visit and go see her sister. But these checkpoints **Telephone call** Maryam: yes Fadl, hello. Hello? Can you hear me? Yes, how are you doing? What are the news where you are? Fadl: We dont anything new since we watched things on the TV, we havent understood a thing. Maryam: And regarding Saleh, is he dead? Fadl: Whos Ali? Maryam: Saleh Saleh, Aamaals husband Fadl: We havent confirmed this yet. We heard it said on the telephone that he was captured. They said he was dead and that the child was missing. Maryam: He is dead and the child is missing yeah? Fadl: Yes Interviewer: Whos Fadl? Maryam: Fadl her uncle. Emans uncle Interviewer: He is present in Tobruk? Maryam: Yes. Eman was born in 1982, shes not old at all. Interviewer: You mustve been shocked? Maryam: I was shocked/surprised. I was shocked and not at the same time. I was shocked to see my cousin on TV, but I wasnt shocked that these are Muammar (Gaddafis) actions. These actions arent strange to him, they arent stange to him. Tomorrow you will fill newspapers, magazines, walls and TVs. You will probably spend a whole year speaking about his villainy and wretchedness. This is Muammar Gaddafi and he will not change. There is nothing new. Interviewer: Right, they said that she was intoxicated and drunk Maryam: Then they should specify. Does she have a mental problem or is she drunk? How did she manage to reach the hotel? A mad person speaks and a sane mind listens, how did she reach the hotel? Interviewer: Normally, is her personality strong? Maryam: Her personality is strong yes. Normally you categorise people and say for example that so-and-so is a doctor, this means he has his profession. When you say Law this means someone who documents every step and action they take with pen and paper and knows every single step they make Posted in English translations<http://www.libyafeb17.com/category/englishtranslation/>, Videos <http://www.libyafeb17.com/category/videos/> | 6 Comments<http://www.libyafeb17.com/2011/03/translated-interview-with-eman-al-obeidys-cousin/#comments> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- LAAMN: Los Angeles Alternative Media Network --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Unsubscribe: <mailto:[email protected]> --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe: <mailto:[email protected]> --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Digest: <mailto:[email protected]> --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Help: <mailto:[email protected]?subject=laamn> --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post: <mailto:[email protected]> --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Archive1: <http://www.egroups.com/messages/laamn> --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Archive2: <http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]> --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Yahoo! 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