New York: A draft United Nations resolution from the UK, France and Lebanon is expected to come under discussion, which would impose a no-fly zone on Libya.
The resolution also proposes banning commercial flights from bringing arms and mercenaries into Libya.
There is disagreement within the international community about a no-fly zone, to prevent air attacks on rebels. Some fear being “sucked in” to a war.
Meanwhile, in a TV speech, Col Gaddafi blamed the UK for the Libya uprising.
He said on Libyan TV: “Britain no longer exists. It is a trace of what it used to be. It has been promoting attack on Libya. Is there a common border between us? Are you our guardian? By what right?”
He went on to “dare” the US, Britain and France to “give their people freedom like I did to the Libyan people”.
Britain is increasing the pressure for a no-fly zone over Libya by tabling the draft resolution at the UN Security Council, along with France and Lebanon.
Germany, Russia and China are said to be among those opposing such proposals, aimed at preventing air attacks on rebels by pro-Gaddafi forces, and the US has yet to declare its position.
The Arab League has backed the idea but a meeting of G8 foreign ministers in Paris failed to do so.
Prime Minister David Cameron authorised formal proposal of the text – which contains a “menu” of options for restraining Col Gaddafi’s regime.
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