Libya: Gaddafi declares protesters as foreigners

While talking on National Television, Libyan President Gaddafi blamed the unrest was because of the western countries. He said that Afghans, Algerians, Egyptians and Palestinians are the ones protesting in the country and they are enticing the youth and giving them weapons. The western media reported that the Libyan army is using power against the protesters mercilessly. The army has bombarded the oil rich city of Ras Lanuf several times and after an aggressive strategy by the army, they have recaptured the city of Bin Jawaad from the protesters. On the other hand, the protesters are still retaliating against the army. They can be seen firing at the air-crafts with heavy machine guns.An Arab league meeting has been called keeping in view the worsening situation in Libya. The meeting on Friday will discuss the actions being taken by the Libyan President Muammar Gaddafi.