Senior Libya official flies to Greece-Tunisian source

[Turborama]

Source: Reuters Africa

Sun Apr 3, 2011 2:39pm GMT

TUNIS, Libyan Deputy Foreign Minister Abdelati Obeidi has crossed from Libya into neighbouring Tunisia and from there flown to the Greek capital, a security source at Tunisia's Djerba airport told Reuters on Sunday.

Asked about Obeidi's whereabouts, the security source, who did not want to be identified said: "He travelled to Athens."

Earlier, Tunisia's official TAP news agency said Obeidi crossed overland into Tunisia and was heading to Djerba airport, near the border. It said Obeidi was not on an official visit to Tunisia and had not been in contact with Tunisian officials.

Read more: http://af.reuters.com/article/libyaNews/idAFLDE7320CE20110403

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[pinboy3niner]

1. It's reported as an official visit to meet the Greek Prime Minister...

A Greek foreign ministry spokesperson has confirmed to Al Jazeera that the Libyan deputy foreign minister is in Athens to meet with George Papandreou, the Greek prime minister.

5:08pm:
http://blogs.aljazeera.net/live/africa/libya-live-blog-april-3


1999 file photo of Libyan deputy foreign minister Abelati Obeidi from a conference in Stuttgart (Reuters):

[jwirr]

2. Hopefully these guys are looking for a home for their leader. nt

[pinboy3niner]

3. CNN reported that he was accompanied by guards

Reminds me of when the Soviet Union would send political officials to accompany athletes, musicians and academics on visits to the U.S. to prevent defections...

[Uncle Joe]

4. Kicked and recommended.

Thanks for the thread, Turborama.

[pinboy3niner]

5. Libya wants end of fighting: Libyan envoy

ATHENS | Sun Apr 3, 2011 4:15pm EDT

Libya wants end of fighting: Libyan envoy

ATHENS (Reuters) - Libyan Deputy Foreign Minister Abdelati Obeidi told Greek Prime Minister George
Papandreou on Sunday that Libya wants to end fighting in the country, Greek officials said.

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(Reporting by Renee Maltezou; Editing by Michael Roddy)



http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/04/03/us-libya-obeidi-greece-idUSTRE7322DW20110403?

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The Reuters report cites a Greek government source as saying Obeidi will go on to Turkey and Malta.

[David__77]

6. If all the internal wavering or opponents flee, who will attempt to mount a coup?

What are these people doing, what are their objectives and motivations? Are these self-interested moves, or is there something more to them with strategic implications...