British Revoke Diplomatic Immunity Muammar Gaddafi

The British government revoke the diplomatic immunity Libyan leader, Muammar Gaddafi, along with his entire family. Gaddafi also called for Britain to immediately stepped down from the leadership, to meet the demands of the people of Libya are still shouted until today.

This was conveyed by British Foreign Secretary, William Hague, Sunday, February 27, 2011, as quoted from the pages of The Independent. In his statement, Hague said that Libya has been on the brink of civil war and Muammar Gaddafi did not also act to improve the situation, even worsen.

"What we see here is a country that was heading towards civil war, with various scenes of the gruesome killings of demonstrators and the government that create their own war," Hague said.

"This is the time Muammar Gaddafi down. That's the only hope for Libya," said Hague again. He expressed the position of the UK that do not support at all the violence in Libya.

One way is to revoke the diplomatic immunity, not only Muammar Gaddafi, but the entire family. With the lifting of diplomatic immunity, the Gaddafi and his whole family, can be prosecuted if he visited England.

"Last night I signed an order to revoke the diplomatic immunity Muammar Gaddafi in the UK, as well as his diplomatic immunity, his family and all relatives. With this clear British position regarding the status of head of state Gaddafi," said Hague.

While that, like other countries, Britain is working to evacuate its citizens from Libya. Hague said that there are citizens in Libya, but only a little. About 300 British citizens will be transported by the British naval ship HMS Cumberland.

"Currently we are working intensively to find know anyone who is still in Libya and in which they were to then take them out of Libya. We continue to urge Britons to get out of Libya," said Hague.

Previously, the British government has evacuated dozens of workers in Libya, British oil company to use military aircraft. Evacuation sudden and secret nature of this done without the permission of government Gaddafi following the increasingly precarious situation.

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.