American left-wing activist and political commentator, Ralph Schoenman, has claimed that the from its inception the intervention by the US and NATO powers in Libya have been designed not to advance, but to undermine and destroy a popular movement in that country.
Schoenman has stated that the opposition forces in Libya, who have now established an "alternative" state government, are actually controlled by US and Egyptian forces. Stratford Global Intelligence confirmed that 100 Egyptian commandos have been in control of opposition forces since early March at Washington's behest. The UK SAS, US Special Forces and CIA operatives have been there according to Stratford for months.
The Irish Anti-War Movement (IAWM) issued its statement in support of the Libyan Provisional Transitional National Council (PTNC) the day after it was revealed that the National Council had appointed Khalifa Hifter - a former colonel in the Libyan army and a long-time CIA collaborator - to head its military operations. The IAWM obviously hope that the recognition of the PTNC will result in a swift end to the conflict.
Will replacing the current regime with a more west-friendly government actually help the people of Libya or the process of democracy?
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