LIBYAN Interior Minister Abdel Fatah Yunes says he is resigning and is calling on the armed forces to back the week-long rebellion against veteran leader the embattled Muammar Gaddafi to pursue peace.
"I announce my resignation from all my duties in response to the revolution of February 17," Mr Yunes said on Al-Jazeera television in a reference to violence that broke out last week against the four-decade rule of Mr Gaddafi.
Dressed in military uniform and seated at a desk, he affirmed his "total belief with regards to the sincerity of the (Libyan people's) demands."
"I call on all the armed forces to respond also to the demands of the people," he added.
Numerous high level Libyan officials, including ministers, diplomats and military officers, have abandoned the regime and announced their support for the rebellion.
Source http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/libyan-interior-ministry-joins-rebellion/story-e6frfku0-1226010514126
"I announce my resignation from all my duties in response to the revolution of February 17," Mr Yunes said on Al-Jazeera television in a reference to violence that broke out last week against the four-decade rule of Mr Gaddafi.
Dressed in military uniform and seated at a desk, he affirmed his "total belief with regards to the sincerity of the (Libyan people's) demands."
"I call on all the armed forces to respond also to the demands of the people," he added.
Numerous high level Libyan officials, including ministers, diplomats and military officers, have abandoned the regime and announced their support for the rebellion.
Source http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/libyan-interior-ministry-joins-rebellion/story-e6frfku0-1226010514126
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