US to deploy unmanned drones in Libya

US President Barack Obama has approved using unmanned predator drone aircraft in Libya to target Muammar Gadaffi's forces.

Rebel fighters have welcomed the deployment, which could be getting place below NATO command, and mentioned they hoped the proceed would safeguard civilians.
The aircraft, that are armed with missiles, are already employed to target militants along Pakistan's border with Afghanistan.

US Defence Secretary Robert Gates mentioned they would permit for extra precise attacks in Libya toward pro-Gaddafi forces.

At the identical news conference US Marine Corps common James Cartwright, the vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of staff members mentioned the drones supplied NATO extra possibilities in built-up urban areas.

However, Libyan deputy overseas Minister Khaled Kaim mentioned the deployment was regrettable.

He mentioned the drones would not safeguard non-combatants - but would instead possess the opposite effect.
Par xuanri1985 le vendredi 22 avril 2011

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