http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20110331/local/libya-nato-probes-civilian-deaths-claim
Libya: Nato probes civilian deaths claim
PA
The new Nato commander of the international military operation in Libya says he is looking into reports that air strikes on Tripoli have killed at least 40 civilians.
Lt Gen Charles Bouchard, a Canadian now heading the international operation, noted the alleged incident happened before Nato took command early today.
Bouchard says he is "aware of this news report. I take every one of those issues seriously, but our mission began ... today."
The report by the Fides news agency quotes Bishop Giovanni Innocenzo Martinelli, the apostolic vicar of Tripoli, as saying he had learned that a building in the Buslim district collapsed because of bombing, killing 40 people.
Bouchard says the alliance has strict rules of engagement and is careful in going after any targets.
Comments
Fr Colin Apap - Moviment Era Gdida(1 hour, 41 minutes ago)
Part III Today Fides is entirely online in eight languages. The news diffused by Fides in over 80 years of activity is an accurate documentation of the work of evangelization during decisive times for the birth and development of many young Churches. As evidenced by its statutes: the diffusion of news about Missio ad Gentes with all related aspects (news, inter-religious dialogue, human development in its economic, social and cultural aspects, missionary cooperation among the Churches, religious freedom...) while maintaining a focus on the Churches' missionary journeys and on the specially missionary Magisterium of the Holy Father. FIDES was not born because of Gaddafi or his regime. It’s mission is to tell the truth based on reports from the people who are in the midst of the action. Obviously, those are only interested in the truth inasmuch as it serves them, would find it difficult to accept unbiased facts coming from eye-witnesses on the ground.
Fr Colin Apap - Moviment Era Gdida(1 hour, 45 minutes ago)
This is Mons Martinelli's eye-witnessed report: “The so-called humanitarian air raids have taken the lives of dozens of civilians in various areas of Tripoli. I heard various eye-witness accounts from trustworthy people about this. Of particular concern, in the district of Buslim, a building collapsed because of the bombing, killing 40 people. Yesterday I reported that the bombing had affected some hospitals, albeit indirectly. I can now confirm that one of these hospitals is in Misda.” http://www.fides.org/aree/news/newsdet.php?idnews=28698&lan=eng As to The Fides news agency provides “Information service of the Pontifical Mission Societies since 1927” The first Missionary Agency of the Church and among the first agencies in the world, at the service of informing and promoting missionary activity. It’s only agenda is to tell the truth in the light of the Gospel values.
James A. Tyrrell(1 hour, 48 minutes ago)
Given the fact that Tripoli is going to end up very soon hopefully as Gadaffi's last stand how many so called civilians are going to be there? Put yourself in the place of a good Libyan person who just wants to live his life in peace, are you going to stay in Tripoli which you know is going to be a war zone or are you going to go somewhere else? Of course civilians are going to die during this conflict but targeting units on the ground are doing everything they can to keep that to a minimum. During the troubles in N. Ireland it was amazing the number of PIRA gunmen who were shot dead, had their guns removed by supporters and suddenly became 'innocent civilians!'
Fr Colin Apap / Moviment Era Gdida(1 hour, 56 minutes ago)
Truth is always the first victim of war. The civil war in Libya is no exception. War ought to be the last resort. Yet political, ideological and religious motives obscure the real motives for war. I, for one, have learned to read intelligently the manufactured truth presented by some media. Bishop Giovanni Innocenzo Martinelli, the apostolic vicar of Tripoli, could have chosen to return to his native land to avoid harassment and the real danger of being killed. Unlike so many he decided to remain with his people, come what may. Instead of watching the news from the comfort of our homes, surrounded by our beloved ones, as we do, he chose to stay unperturbed to be with his people under the regime of Gaddafi’s hold. In doing this he knew very well that one finds always very intelligent people who insinuate about one’s motives. He knew he would be accused of double standards, hidden agendas etc ANYWAY, as Mother Theresa, would say, he stayed; he continued to build, he continued to be with his suffering people.
margaret richards(3 hours, 19 minutes ago)
Is this the same bishop who was part of the scheme to get the Eritreans stuck in Tripoli to come to Malta? If so I'd be wary to whatever his agenda may be.
A.Camilleri(3 hours, 33 minutes ago)
Where was the bishop when so many hundreds and thousands of Libyan civilians were killed, executed or just disappeared during the past years? Is this a case of double standards?
Tommy Lee(3 hours, 34 minutes ago)
You cannot fire missiles and drop bombs without civilian casualties. America in particular, has killed more innocents with bombs since WW2 than any Nation in the history of the world. For those who support such vile acts,hang your heads in shame.
Danny Apap(2 hours, 33 minutes ago)
It’s because nations like that you are so free to comment so freely!! Others can’t do so and are in need of help so one day they too be free just like you and me in a democratic country. Oh by the way I always hold my head up high for what I believe its right, like what the US, Britain and France did in Libya.
