Army Military Operations in Libya

LONDON - After doing menyerangan from the air by the combined forces of NATO and still have not managed to paralyze the power of Gaddafi's forces, British Prime Minister David Cameron gave a signal that the ground operations against Libyan leader Moammar Qaddafi could happen. Britain has increased the capacity of his army to "do more" to help the opposition to overthrow the regime of colonel.

Cameron's statement was released The Telegraph, Monday (04/18/2011). Reported, Cameron refused to ignore the role of British ground troops in Libya. "David Cameron has hinted the possibility of British troops to operate inside Libya, saying the UK is preparing to 'do more' to help the opposition fought to overthrow Colonel Qaddafi," the news.

Ground operations may be done in a short time, which by The Telegraph called the short-lived ground-level operations. Cameron has repeatedly said the ground offensive against Qaddafi could have happened even in a short time. He asserted, there would be no "occupation" of Libya.

Already more than four weeks of the North Atlantic Treaty Alliance (NATO) conducted an air strike against Qaddafi loyalists. However, Qaddafi's regime is still strong. In fact, Qaddafi loyalist troops continued to record progress and make the opposition topsy-turvy in many cities. Opposition efforts pushed forward to the Tripoli, Qaddafi base, have not produced significant progress.

Qaddafi forces kept pounding Misrata, opposition stronghold in western Libya. The attack was even a new pressure for Western leaders to intensify their intervention in Libya. Cameron explained that he was considering options to help the opposition.

"We must ask ourselves, what else can we do to protect civilians and to stop the war machine Qaddafi that claimed the lives of its own people," said Cameron.

Britain has contributed a body protective equipment and communications technology for the opposition. It was common knowledge also that the British Special Forces have been in Libya. Some military experts said the forces could help train and lead the opposition forces who were trying hard to force advanced towards Tripoli Qaddafi down.

Currently NATO alliance air strikes under the umbrella of the United Nations Security Council Resolution No. 1973-Nations is underway in Libya. Countries involved in the operation tried to take "all necessary measures" to protect civilians. However, the operation was "not including the occupation of foreign forces in any form."

Cameron admits, the restriction will make the complicated Western intervention. "Because we have affirmed, we will not invade, we would not be occupied. In many cases it is very difficult," he said.

What is the ground operation "while" it's possible? "I already answered that question. We do not currently occupy, we're not being invaded," said Cameron, as quoted by The Telegraph. "As already stated, there is no invasion or occupation of Libya," said Cameron, as quoted by AFP.

Battle Misrata

Loyalist Qaddafi, on Monday, again bombarded Misrata, the third largest city which became the opposition's defense base in western Libya. Already a seven-week siege Misrata loyalists. Thousands of people fled and escaped to Italy.

"Forces Qaddafi is currently pounding the Misrata. They fired rockets and artillery guns on the street east Nakl el Theqeel and surrounding residential areas," said Abu Mzeireq Abdubasset, residents Misrata Monday.

The opposition immediately launched a counterattack from the market area and managed to seize a small part Misrata. Nevertheless, Qaddafi troops are still far superior in terms of military resources which also have sophisticated weapons. "We need weapons, modern weapons," said Ayman Aswey (21), an opponent. "If we had guns, we can fight them (loyalist)," he said.

The attack Monday was the day before the attacks continued. Loyalists attacked Misrata with rocket and shooting with heavy weapons. This attack killed 17 people. "Meanwhile, the snipers on guard on the roof of the building and shoot anything that moves," said Abdel-Salam, a resident.

On Sunday also, NATO jets bombed Al-Hira, 50 kilometers southwest of Tripoli, the capital of Libya. According to Libyan television, this territory had been attacked the previous NATO.

Residents again condemned the NATO failed to protect civilians. A spokesman for Libya, Mussa Ibrahim, denied allegations that the regime used cluster bombs against the opposition in Misrata