22/08/2011 11:00
Obama: Libyan leader has to relinquish power
U.S. President Barack Obama said on Sunday Muammar Gaddafi's rule was showing signs of collapse, the Reuters says.
Obama called on the Libyan leader to relinquish power to avoid further casualties.
Muammar Qaddafi and his regime need to recognize that their rule has come to an end,” Obama said in a statement. “Qaddafi needs to acknowledge the reality that he no longer controls Libya. He needs to relinquish power once and for all.”
Obama has said the United States got involved to shield the Libyan people from humanitarian crisis, and pledged in his Sunday evening statement to stay involved after Qaddafi goes, tribune.com.pk reports.