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Libyan rebels questions NATO's support

Published:Sunday | April 17, 2011 | 5:52 PM

A spokesman for Libyan rebels has questioned NATO’s commitment to its mission in Libya.



Fighting has continued in the Libyan cities of Ajdabiya and Misrata, where forces loyal to Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi have been bombing Ajdabiya from twenty-five to thirty-one miles away, Libyan rebel spokesman Shamsiddin

Abdulmolah told the CNN.



Mr. Gadhafi's forces are using Grad missiles and mortars, the rebel spokesperson said, adding that rebels believe that NATO has been using excuses to avoid carrying out its duties. NATO halted its operations in the areas due to weather conditions.



NATO has not responded to the concerns raised about its operations. However, earlier today its press office told the CNN that it does not discuss ongoing operations and would not confirm or deny any reports.