Killing of Gadhafi's son irks Ankara
03. May 2011. | 12:11
Source: MIA
The deaths of Libyan leader Muammar Gadhafi's son and his three grandchildren as a result of a NATO raid has annoyed Ankara who thinks "this will lead more fatal clashes between rival parties and deepening of instability."
The deaths of Libyan leader Muammar Gadhafi's son and his three grandchildren as a result of a NATO raid has annoyed Ankara who thinks "this will lead more fatal clashes between rival parties and deepening of instability."
Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu and his close aids have expressed concerns that targeting the members of Gadhafi family would bring serious repercussions.
One of the immediate consequences is an increase in the attacks by the security forces loyal to Gadhafi against rebels especially in critically important city of Misrata. The increase in the scale of clashes would hamper the distribution of humanitarian assistance, sources said.
However, a greater blow would be dealt to ongoing international efforts to reach a solution in Libya. For its part, Turkey is concerned that the ground for intensifying negotiations over the Road Map has been weakened.
Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu was planning to discuss Turkey’s suggestions and other countries efforts to contribute to the stability of the North African country with his counterparts at the Libya Contact Group meeting in Rome slated for this week.
"What we want is that Libya could overcome this crisis in its integrity," Davutoglu said in an interview with the private television channel Sunday. "We will continue to exert all possible efforts for Libyan people. But those who are unhappy of growing influence of Turkey in the region are conducting a psychological campaign against Turkey. Despite this, we'll continue to be in dialogue with all groups," he stated.
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