Muammar Gaddafi Calls for Opponent Opposition

Libyan leader, Muammar Gaddafi, finally appeared before supporters in Tripoli. In front of supporters, Khadafi, confirmed that his government will defeat the opposition.

"This is the Libyan people who have made Italy to its knees," Muammar Gaddafi said as quoted by BBC news page, Saturday, February 26, 2011. "We will fight and will beat them."

In a state television broadcast program, the Muammar Gaddafi seen talking in an old castle town. He also called on supporters to take up arms and defend the oil wealth of offensive anti-government protesters who now controls most of Libya.


Gaddafi's speech was echoed shortly after troops loyal to him fired on protesters in Tripoli. Correspondents say there are some people who were killed but the BBC obtained a confirmation that only one victim was killed.

Meanwhile, thousands of protesters reportedly gathered in the east of Tripoli and headed downtown. Some reports said protesters were even escorted by military elements of Libya which had defected.

Tripoli is believed to be secured by a special forces unit under the command of Colonel Gaddafi one son, Khamis.