Libyan Revolution Tweets, Day 4, Part 2

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At least 104 people killed in #Libya since anti-government protests erupted on Wednesday, the campaign group Human Rights Watch says.
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Libya protests: 'Terror and bribery are blunt tools now'
Author Hisham Matar pleads with Muammar Gaddafi to hold his troops back

Hisham Matar
guardian.co.uk, Friday 18 February 2011 20.50 GMT

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The regime became nervous, promising students a large number of generous scholarships abroad. Then it vowed to increase salaries.

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On the 16th, a day before the planned protests, Libyan's could no longer wait. They went out in Benghazi. There was a palpable fear that the hot-blooded second city was going it alone, that the few thousand protesters were lambs going to slaughter. Their courage seemed unimaginable.

Late that night one of the Benghazi protestors posted a video on YouTube. He looked tired. His voice was hoarse.

"To my brothers in Tripoli," he said, "we can't do this alone."

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http://www.guardian.co.uk/global/2011/feb/18/libya-protest-hisham-matar-comment

Statement by Commissioner Malmström announcing the launch of the Frontex operation “Hermes” in Italy as of 20 February 2011
Reference: MEMO/11/98 Date: 20/02/2011
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Statement by Commissioner Malmström announcing the launch of the Frontex operation “Hermes” in Italy as of 20 February 2011

“I am pleased to announce that as of today the Frontex mission “Hermes” will officially be deployed to assist the Italian authorities in managing the inflow of migrants from North Africa, particularly arrivals from Tunisia, on the island of Lampedusa.

The mission is part of a broader framework of measures by the European Commission to manage these exceptional migratory flows. Other actions include cooperation with Tunisian authorities, identification of financial emergency envelopes and assistance by the European Police Office (Europol).

I also welcome the timely discussion of ministers of Foreign affairs about comprehensive EU assistance to Tunisia expected on Monday. The Tunisian people are demanding democracy as well as economic and social development. Tackling these issues would decrease irregular immigration.

As part of the Hermes mission, experts from participating Member States will be deployed along with aerial and naval support to assist the Italian authorities. Human and technical resources could be increased according to future needs.

On the basis of the Operational Plan that was agreed with the Italian authorities, Frontex experts will assist in debriefing and interviewing migrants. Special attention is given to identifying those who may be in need of international protection. Frontex will also give aerial and naval support for border surveillance.

The mission is being launched four days after receiving the official request from the Italian authorities. This is a clear signal of European solidarity between Member States and a concrete proof of the European Commission’s commitment to assisting Italy in this difficult situation.”

http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=MEMO/11/98&format=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en

Curaçao Commercial Register
Excerpt from the Commercial Register
Registration number: 52493 (0)
Date: February 20, 2011 Time: 1:10:31 PM
In the Commercial Register of the Curaçao Chamber of Commerce & Industry is registered under number 52493: Oilinvest (Curaçao) N.V.

Trade name Oilinvest (Curaçao) N.V.
Legal form Limited Liability Company
Official company name Oilinvest (Curaçao) N.V.
Statutory seat Curaçao
Date of incorporation December 18, 1989
Date established December 18, 1989
Authorized capital U.S.A. Dollar 30,000.00
Issued capital U.S.A. Dollar 30,000.00
Paid up capital U.S.A. Dollar 30,000.00
Fiscal year The fiscal year is equal to the calendar year
Address Pietermaai 123
Country Curaçao
Correspondence address (same as above)
Object Holding Company(8146), Investment Company(8135)
Official(s)
1
Function Statutory director
Title description Chairman of the Board of Directors
Name Mustafa Mohamed Zarti
Address Ben Ashor
Tripoli
Country Libyan Arab Jamahiriya
Date of birth March 29, 1970
Country of birth Libyan Arab Jamahiriya
Nationality Libyan
2
Function Statutory director
Name Abdulmagid Elshah
Address El Noufleen
Tripoli
Country Libyan Arab Jamahiriya
Date of birth July 18, 1953
Place of birth Tripoli
Country of birth Libyan Arab Jamahiriya
Nationality Libyan
3
Function Statutory director
Name Fuad Krekshi
Address 19 the Grange Virgina park
Virginia Water, Surrey GU25 4ST
Country United Kingdom
Date of birth May 17, 1952
Place of birth Tripoli
Country of birth Libyan Arab Jamahiriya
Nationality Libyan
4
Function Statutory director
Name Isam Said Abdulla Zanati
Address Le Floridian Palace 21 Boulevard du Larvotto
MC 98000
Country Monaco
Date of birth December 5, 1966
Place of birth Assa
Country of birth Libyan Arab Jamahiriya
Nationality Libyan
5
Function Statutory director
Name Mahmud Abdulla K. Naas
Address El Ghader St. No. 9
Benghazi
Country Libyan Arab Jamahiriya
Date of birth July 9, 1950
Place of birth Faideya
Nationality Libyan
6
Function Statutory director
Name Mohamed El Shawish
Address Al Wahda Tower Al Salam Street
Abu Dhabi
Country United Arab Emirates
Date of birth December 10, 1954
Place of birth Tripoli
Country of birth Libyan Arab Jamahiriya
Nationality Libyan
7
Function Statutory director
Name Salem Bengharbia
Address 13 Hafas Benomar st.,
Benghazi
Country Libyan Arab Jamahiriya
Place of birth Musrata
Country of birth Libyan Arab Jamahiriya
Nationality Libyan
8
Function Proxy holder
Title description Local Representative
Name N.V. Interpark
Address Pietermaai 123
Country Curaçao
Registration number official 14651
9
Function Proxy holder
Title description Proxyholder of the Board of Directors
Name Isam Said Abdulla Zanati
Address Le Floridian Palace 21 Boulevard du Larvotto
MC 98000
Country Monaco
Date of birth December 5, 1966
Place of birth Assa
Country of birth Libyan Arab Jamahiriya
Nationality Libyan
Source: Registry-information Internet. This document is not an excerpt in accordance with article 11 paragraph 2 of the Trade Ordinance (O.G. 2009 no. 51)

http://www.curacao-chamber.an/info/registry/excerpt.asp?mode=edit&companyid=52493&establishmentnr=0&legalformid=51

Tamoil is the trading name of the Oilinvest (Netherlands) B.V. Group, a European based downstream oil group.

The Tamoil Group, which was purchased by Libyan state entities in the late 1980s, is involved in supplying, trading, refining and selling petroleum products.

History

The Tamoil Group first established refining and retail operations in Italy.

Los Angeles-based private equity firm Colony Capital is buying the Libyan oil company Tamoil in a deal valuing it at 4bn euros ($5.4bn; £2.7bn).

Tamoil owns more than 3,000 service stations in Europe, mainly located in Italy, as well as oil refineries in Italy, Switzerland, Spain and Germany.

The Libyan government will keep a 35% stake in the company

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Colony Capital was founded in 1991 by the billionaire Thomas Barrack and owns a number of hotels and casinos, and also is a member of the consortium that owns Paris St Germain football club.

Gaddafi determined to stay in Libya despite unrest: Report

Cairo, Feb 20 : Neither Muammar Gaddafi nor his family will leave Libya, the Asharq al-Awsat newspaper Sunday quoted sources within the clan as saying, following days of violent protests calling for the long-time leader's removal.

"He insists on dying on Libyan land," the sources said, adding that all members of Gaddafi's family who were living abroad came back to the country last Thursday.

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http://www.newkerala.com/news/world/fullnews-151555.html

It was a massacre today in Musrata. | @Speak2Tweet
Audio File: http://bit.ly/hQ4kbI

Time Of Call: 2/19/2011 10:22:00

AUDIO (in Arabic)

انا اسمي خالد من مصراته…انا لاحظت حاجة انكم مش مهتمين بمصراته . مصراته اليوم صار فيها مجزرة. 15 قتيل فيها من الساعة 5 مساء ..من الصبح للساعة 5 مساء 15 قتيل. اليوم صاير فيها مجزرة مصراته. اني لاحظت انكم مقصرين معاها.يا ريت اديرولها راي. اللي صاير هنايا نبوه يوقفوه. خلد من مصراته

I’m Khalid from Musrata… I noticed that you aren’t paying attention to the situation in Musrata. A massacre occurred today in Musrata, almost 15 person was killed today from 5pm. From the morning till 5pm 15 persons were killed. It was a massacre today in Musrata. I noticed that you are ignoring us. I wish that you find a solution. We want what is happening here to stop. Khalid from Musrata, Libya.

Translated by: @s2m2s

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