Politics
Gadhafi's son says western nations a 'target'
Updated: 2011-07-05 09:23
(Agencies)
![]() A combination photo shows Saif al-Islam (L) during an interview with Reuters in Tripoli March 10, 2011, and his father Libyan leader Muammar Gadhafi in Damascus March 29, 2008. [Photo/Agencies] |
PARIS - The son of Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi is warning the Western powers currently bombarding his country that they could become a target if they continue to support the forces trying to oust his father.
In an interview on French television, Seif al-Islam Gadhafi also said Libya is ready to call a cease-fire, adopt a new constitution and hold democratic elections.
But he warned that, by supporting the Libyan opposition, Western countries "are going to be a reasonable target for us."
In a separate newspaper interview published Monday, he said Libya is "ready to put in place a transition government" for three or four months.
A coalition including France, Britain and the United States are striking Gadhafi's forces under a UN resolution to protect civilians.
![]() International Criminal Court's (ICC) chief prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo arrives at a news conference to comment on the arrest warrant issued for Libyan leader Muammar Gadhafi in The Hague June 28, 2011. [Photo/Agencies] |
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