US aircraft to move refugees from Libya: Obama
WASHINGTON: President Barack Obama said Thursday he has authorized the use of US military aircraft to move Egyptian refugees who have fled Libya to Tunisia.Noting that tens of thousands of people...
March 03, 2011
Noting that tens of thousands of people were trying to escape the violence in Libya, Obama said, "I have, therefore, approved the use of US military aircraft to help move Egyptians who have fled to the Tunisian border to get back home to Egypt."
He said he also authorized the chartering of additional civilian aircraft to help people from other countries find their way home. (AFP)
