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Libyan foreign minister defects to the UK
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March 31, 2011
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Libyan foreign minister Mussa Kussa has fled to the United Kingdom and
has announced that he is no longer willing to work for Col. Muammar
Gaddafi's regime.

A spokesman for the UK government stated that Mr. Kussa "arrived at
Farnborough Airport on 30 March from Tunisia. He travelled here under
his own free will." he also stated that, "Moussa Kussa is one of the
most senior figures in Gaddafi's government and his role was to
represent the regime internationally - something that he is no longer
willing to do. We encourage those around Gaddafi to abandon him and
embrace a better future for Libya that allows political transition and
real reform that meets the aspirations of the Libyan people."

Mr. Kussa is the highest ranking government official of Libya to defect
as of late, and is a blow to Gaddaffi, as his government in recent weeks
has been trying to crush rebellions that have sprung-up after a series
of protests and revolutions occurred throughout the Middle-East,
demanding that their abusive leaders step down from power.

Before the defection, it was reported that government forces have
recently taken back the port-town of Ras Lanuf and the nearby town of
Bin Jawad.

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== Sources == 
* http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-12915959
* http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703712504576233132765838212.html



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