In a speech on Tuesday Moammar Gadhafi made it clear that he was not going to yield to the protests and step down. The speech which was held in front of Gadhafi's home, sounded like a call for revolution, almost conceding the fact that Libya was no longer under his control. At one point Gadhafi said:
"I am a fighter, a revolutionary from tents. I will die a martyr at the end"
Gadhafi then called upon his supporters to fight on his behalf:
"Get out of your homes and fill the streets....Leave your homes and attack them in their lairs"
Though many wonder how much support Gadhafi actually still has, it is suspected he only has 5,000 loyal troops, it is apparent that Gadhafi plans to fight his "revolution" until the very end.
International response continues to be cautious, with widespread condemnation but no concrete steps being taken for intervention if Gadhafi results to widespread civil war. There is always the issue of chemical and biological weapons that could be used as well as the possibility of all out attack on the Libyan population. At the moment it is uncertain whether any UN action is possible given the historical backing Gadhafi has from Russia and China in the security council. Many also question whether international governments have a place in intervening in Libya. What do you think? Feel free to leave comments below
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