Dubai: Muammar Gaddafi has a slim chance to stay in power, following the issuance of UN Security Council's Resolution 1970 under Chapter 7, which allows any state in the world to use force to implement it.
"By now, the man who ruled Libya for more than 42 years has two options: commit suicide in one of the underground bunkers in Aziziyah Camp where he resides, or sneak his way out of the country to hide for sometime... in neighbouring nations.
"The second option would be a nightmare for Libya and the world because it will allow Gaddafi to [take] revenge from the nation and from the whole world," Khalid Saleh Al Aqeeli, Chief of Geneva-based Human Rights Solidarity — Libyan human rights monitor in Europe, said.
He added that Gaddafi has a lot of money and might cause havoc in the region and the world.
Meanwhile, Mustafa Abdul Jalil, a former Libyan Justice Minister and the man who was expected to head the new revolutionary cabinet said the new cabinet will represent all provinces in Libya with the majority of seats given to people from Tripoli and the western part of the country.
Trial for crimes
He said that Gaddafi himself must be tried for his crimes against Libyans, but the revolutionists are ready to forgive his sons and family and those who were acting upon his orders. "We will keep our revolution clean... in spite of Gaddafi's efforts to create bloodshed," he said.
Meanwhile, residents in the coastal city of Al Zawiyah, 45 kilometres west of Tripoli, formed a committee to defend the town against the continuous attacks by Gaddafi's militiamen and mercenaries. The city yesterday was subjected to a third wave of bloody attacks since the liberation five days ago.
Dealing with all issues
"Saturday night the attackers killed 50 people and injured more than 100. The 100,000 population in the city have formed committees to take care of every aspects of life including defence.
"Scores of armoured vehicles and tanks loaded with militiamen from Tripoli have encircled the eastern and southern gates of the city," Abdul Razzaq Sergen, writer and ex-prisoner of conscience told Gulf News.
He said Gaddafi believes that keeping Al Zawiya under the control of the Tripoli government is key to continuing his rule.
"The fall of Al Zawiya undoubtedly indicates the decline of the Gaddafi era. In addition to being the western gate to Tripoli, Gaddafi is worried about his fuel supplies. Al Zawiya produces nearly half of Libya's consumption of refined oil products," Sergen said.
Al Zawiya Oil Refinery company operates facilities to produce 120,000 bpd. The refinery has produced less than 20,000 bpd in the past week.
This will put pressure on Tripoli and might soon have an impact on the daily life in the capital and elsewhere in the western cities of the country.
"Gaddafi is trying his maximum efforts to recapture the city. The residents of the city and the revolutionaries will not give up for one good reason: Gaddafi used a dirty war game."
Gaddafi sent his militiamen last week to recapture the city by firing at the crowd that had gathered to protest at Martyrs Square.
They withdrew later under the cover of artillery and helicopters.
Sergen said that every Zawiyan has an issue with Gaddafi. The man who ruled Libya for 42 years has failed to respect the right of life for his own citizens.
"He doesn't deserve to stay for one hour. The attack was carried out by groups of mercenaries.
"Since then, militiamen and mercenary groups have carried out two attacks in which more than 60 people killed.
"Saturday night's attack was the most deadly since revolutionaries took over the city, which indicates that Gaddafi will not let the city off regardless of lives lost to recapture it," Sergen said.
He added that the defection of the army in Al Zawiya was quite important in defending the city. "We hope we will be able to keep the city under the control of the people of revolution.
"The problem is the city is besieged now by the men of Gaddafi. No one is allowed to leave or enter the city. More than 30 checkpoints were set between Al Zawiya and Tripoli on different roads between the two cities. Medical and other necessary supplies are banned from entering the city. Merchants in the city have started distributing foodstuffs from their stores free of charge to residents...
"People are giving blood to the hospital to cover a shortage in blood units. Every resident was doing his or her best..."
WHO IS IN CONTROL IN LIBYA
Zuara – Escapees crossing into Tunisia say anti-government militias are in control of the city
Sabathra – An Egyptian crossing into Tunisia say town is in the hands of civilians, but Benghazi-based newspaper Quryna had reported earlier a large number of government troops had deployed there
Zawiyah – Witnesses say city is in opposition control, but that the outskirts are occupied by pro-government soldiers. The information could not be confirmed
Tripoli – There is no sign Gaddafi’s forces have lost control in the capital
Misrata – Residents say they are in control of the city
Sirte – Region has many oil production facilities. Latest indications are that Gadaffi’s home town is under central control
Ras Lanuf – Has a 220,000 bpd refiner and a major export terminal that handles a solid share of Libya’s oil output. Reports of who controls the city are mixed and impossible to verify.
Masra El Brega – There is another large export terminal here. Residents say the town is under control of anti-government forces
Ajdabiyah – Quryna says the city is under anti-government militia control
Benghazi – Libya’s second biggest city and the flashpoint for the uprising
Sarir – Home to an oil/gas field and a small 10,000 bpd topping facility. It is believed that the area between Ajdabiyah and the Egyptian border is in opposition hands, but this could not be verified
Tobruk – Has a 20,000 bpd refinery and an oil export terminal. Another 8,000 bpd refinery is located nearby in Brega. Residents say the city is under civilian control
