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Summary We expect the Gaddafi family to surrender themselves to Libyan justice, says Turkish ambassador.
The Turkish ambassador to Libya on Saturday called on Moamer Gaddafi and his family to surrender and promised every possible assistance to the North African nation in its transition to democracy.We expect the Gaddafi family to surrender themselves to Libyan justice. There is no other option for them, said Ali Kemal Aydin, the first ambassador to return to Tripoli since Gaddafis ouster, adding that it was vital to avoid further bloodshed.He said Turkey would not act as a mediator between the National Transitional Council and the Gaddafi family. All along we told Gaddafi and his family that they should transfer their power to the Libyan people. Unfortunately, they didnt heed our advice, he said.He said Turkey would do all it could to support the Libyan people and government through the transition.
