Albanian President Praises Libya Rebels’ Advance
Albanian President Bamir Topi has paid tribute to the Libyan rebels’ advance into Tripoli, describing it as a tipping point which could spell the end of the four decade dictatorship of Muammar Gaddafi
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| Libyans celebrate rebels advance into Tripoli | Photo by Fonet/AP |
“This is a historic moment in the deposal of one of the dictatorial regimes of our era, which committed monstrous crimes against his own people,” Topi said in a statement issued to the press today.
“In the name of the Albanian people I would like to wish the Libyan people a swift and peaceful transition [to democracy],” Topi added.
The rebels swept into Tripoli during the weekend, but after a swift advance, they encountered stiff resistance in a number of areas from pro-Gaddafi loyalists.
In July, Albania recognized Libya’s main opposition group, the National Transitional Council, as the country’s legitimate government. It also backed the UN-mandated no-fly zone designed to protect Libyan civilians.
The Interim Transitional National Council is a political group formed to represent rebel groups seeking to overthrow the four decade-old regime of Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi.
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