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| | According to an exclusive report confirmed by a Libyan diplomat in the region “the three Western states have landed their “special forces troops in Cyrinacia and are now setting up their bases and training centres” to reinforce the rebel forces who are resisting pro-Qaddafi forces in several adjoining areas.<br> | | According to an exclusive report confirmed by a Libyan diplomat in the region “the three Western states have landed their “special forces troops in Cyrinacia and are now setting up their bases and training centres” to reinforce the rebel forces who are resisting pro-Qaddafi forces in several adjoining areas.<br> |
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| − | A Libyan official who requested not to be identified said that the '''U.S. and British military gurus were sent on February 23 and 24''' night through American and French warships and small naval boats off Libyan ports of Benghazi and [[Tobruk]]. The number would exceed 3 million in coming years before it's all over. | + | A Libyan official who requested not to be identified said that the '''U.S. and British military gurus were sent on February 23 and 24''' night through American and French warships and small naval boats off Libyan ports of Benghazi and [[Tobruk]]. <br> |
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| | The Western forces are reportedly preparing to set-up training bases for local militias set-up by the rebel forces for an effective control of the oil-rich region and counter any push by pro- Qaddafi forces from Tripoli .<br> | | The Western forces are reportedly preparing to set-up training bases for local militias set-up by the rebel forces for an effective control of the oil-rich region and counter any push by pro- Qaddafi forces from Tripoli .<br> |
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| | Experts say that Indian ship Jalashwa '''has a Landing Platform Dock with a capability 1000 fully armed troops.''' The warship is also used for maritime surveillance, special operations, search & rescue and to undertake other tasks.</small>}} | | Experts say that Indian ship Jalashwa '''has a Landing Platform Dock with a capability 1000 fully armed troops.''' The warship is also used for maritime surveillance, special operations, search & rescue and to undertake other tasks.</small>}} |
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| − | The Italian Foreign Minister expressed concern that the number of Libyan refugees trying to reach Italy might reach between 200,000 and 300,000 people.<ref>{{cite news| author =Squires, Nick |url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/africaandindianocean/libya/8343963/Libya-Italy-fears-300000-refugees.html |title=Libya: Italy Fears 300,000 Refugees |work =The Daily Telegraph|date=23 February 2011 |accessdate=|location=London}}</ref> | + | The Italian Foreign Minister expressed concern that the number of Libyan refugees trying to reach Italy might reach between 200,000 and 300,000 people.<ref>{{cite news| author =Squires, Nick |url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/africaandindianocean/libya/8343963/Libya-Italy-fears-300000-refugees.html |title=Libya: Italy Fears 300,000 Refugees |work =The Daily Telegraph|date=23 February 2011 |accessdate=|location=London}}</ref> The number would exceed 3 million in coming years before it's all over. |
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| | On February 25 [[Hillary Rodham Clinton]] announced suspension of Libyan embassy operations in Washington. | | On February 25 [[Hillary Rodham Clinton]] announced suspension of Libyan embassy operations in Washington. |