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This video image taken from Libyan state television broadcast on Thursday March 9, 2011 shows Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi addressing supporters in Tripoli, Libya. (AP Photo/Libyan state television via APTN

Rebel fighters opposing Libyan ruler Moamer Kadhafi carry their weapons as they head off to fight against pro-Kadhafi forces on the outskirts of the north-central Libyan town of Bin Jawad. Any decision to impose a no-fly zone over battle-torn Libya should be taken by the United Nations and "not the United States", US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told Sky News on Tuesday.(AFP/Roberto Schmidt)

Libyan rebel fighters run for cover as an airforce jet flying overhead drops a bomb on the outskirts of the oil-rich town of Ras Lanuf. Moamer Kadhafi's forces stepped up pressure on Libya's eastern front Tuesday with air strikes and heavy shelling, amid reports of an onslaught in the west, as calls mounted for a no-fly zone over the country.(AFP/Marco Longari)

Libyan rebel fighters opposing load ammunition into an anti-aircraft machine-gun as Libyan airforce fighter jets fly overhead at the entrance to the oil-rich town of Ras Lanuf on March 8.(AFP/Roberto Schmidt)

Tue Mar 8, 2011. Libyan rebels load ammunition into an anti-aircraft gun on the outskirts of the oil-rich town of Ras Lanuf.(AFP/Roberto Schmidt)

The Arabic word "Leave" is written on a piece of paper and placed on the tongue of a Yemeni as he takes part in a protest against the regime of President Ali Abdullah Saleh in Sanaa. A Yemeni protester died of gunshot wounds Wednesday after being hit when police opened fire overnight on anti-regime demonstrators in Sanaa, a medical official said.(AFP/Ahmad Gharabli)

Thousands of Yemenis protest in Ibb, some 200 kilometres (125 miles) south of the capital Sanaa, calling for an end to the regime of long term President Ali Abdullah Saleh. Yemeni police opened fire on demonstrators attempting to expand a protest camp in the capital Sanaa on Tuesday wounding at least four, medics said.(AFP)

A woman holds up her daughter during a rally to demand the ouster of Yemen's President Ali Abdullah Saleh outside Sanaa University March 8, 2011. Yemeni protests demanding an end to Saleh's 32-year rule spread to a tribal area considered his political stronghold on Tuesday, and military vehicles deployed in the capital. Reuters/Khaled Abdullah

A woman flashes the victory sign during a rally to demand the ouster of Yemen's President Ali Abdullah Saleh outside Sanaa University March 8, 2011. Yemeni protests demanding an end to Saleh's 32-year rule spread to a tribal area considered his political stronghold on Tuesday, and military vehicles deployed in the capital. Reuters/Khaled Abdullah (

A female anti-government protestor masked with her national flag listens to speeches during a demonstration demanding the resignation of Yemeni PresidentAli Abdullah Saleh, in Sanaa, Yemen, Tuesday, March 8, 2011. A Yemeni security official says about 2,000 inmates have staged a revolt at a prison in the capital, taken a dozen guards hostage and joined calls by anti-government protesters for the country's president to step down. The official says the unrest in the Sanaa prison erupted late Monday when prisoners set their mattresses ablaze and occupied the facility's courtyard. (AP Photo/Hani mohammed)

Sanaa message : The Arabic word "Leave" is strapped to his head a Yemeni takes part in a protest against the regime of President Ali AbdullahSaleh in Sanaa. (AFP/Ahmad Gharabli)

A woman holds up her daughter during a rally to demand the ouster of Yemen's President Ali Abdullah Saleh outside Sanaa University March 8, 2011. Yemeniprotests demanding an end to Saleh's 32-year rule spread to a tribal area considered his political stronghold on Tuesday, and military vehicles deployed in the capital. The headband reads: "Leave before I grow up!". Reuters/Khaled Abdullah

Women hold up Yemen's national flag as they attend a rally to demand the ouster of Yemen's President Ali Abdullah Saleh outside Sanaa UniversityMarch 8, 2011. Yemeni protests demanding an end to Saleh's 32-year rule spread to a tribal area considered his political stronghold on Tuesday, and military vehicles deployed in the capital. Reuters/Khaled Abdullah

Female anti-government protestor attend a demonstration demanding the resignation of Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh, in Sanaa, Yemen, Tuesday, March8, 2011. A Yemeni security official says about 2,000 inmates have staged a revolt at a prison in the capital, taken a dozen guards hostage and joined calls by anti-government protesters for the country's president to step down. The official says the unrest in the Sanaa prison erupted late Monday when prisoners set their mattresses ablaze and occupied the facility's courtyard. (AP Photo/Hani Mohammed)

An anti-government protestor flashes the victory sign during a demonstration demanding the resignation of Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh, in Sanaa,Yemen, Tuesday, March 8, 2011. A Yemeni security official says about 2,000 inmates have staged a revolt at a prison in the capital, taken a dozen guards hostage and joined calls by anti-government protesters for the country's president to step down. The official says the unrest in the Sanaa prison erupted late Monday when prisoners set their mattresses ablaze and occupied the facility's courtyard. (AP Photo/Hani Mohammed)

Female anti-government protestors gesture during a demonstration demanding the resignation of Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh, in Sanaa, Yemen, Tuesday,March 8, 2011. A Yemeni security official says about 2,000 inmates have staged a revolt at a prison in the capital, taken a dozen guards hostage and joined calls by anti-government protesters for the country's president to step down. The official says the unrest in the Sanaa prison erupted late Monday when prisoners set their mattresses ablaze and occupied the facility's courtyard. Arabic reads on their hands, ' Leave, Leave, the youths revolution is peaceful'. (AP Photo/Hani Mohammed

Female anti-government protestors attend a demonstration demanding the resignation of Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh, in Sanaa, Yemen, Tuesday, March8, 2011. A Yemeni security official says about 2,000 inmates have staged a revolt at a prison in the capital, taken a dozen guards hostage and joined calls by anti-government protesters for the country's president to step down. The official says the unrest in the Sanaa prison erupted late Monday when prisoners set their mattresses ablaze and occupied the facility's courtyard. (AP Photo/Hani Mohammed)

Women attend a rally to demand the ouster of Yemen's President Ali Abdullah Saleh outside Sanaa University March 8, 2011. Yemeni protests demandingan end to Saleh's 32-year rule spread to a tribal area considered his political stronghold on Tuesday, and military vehicles deployed in the capital. Reuters/Khaled Abdullah

Women perform evening Muslim prayers during a rally to demand the ouster of Yemen's President Ali Abdullah Saleh outside Sanaa University March 8,2011. Yemeni protests demanding an end to Saleh's 32-year rule spread to a tribal area considered his political stronghold on Tuesday, and military vehicles deployed in the capital. Reuters/Khaled Abdullah

A boy stands among women performing evening Muslim prayers during a rally to demand the ouster of Yemen's President Ali Abdullah Saleh outside SanaaUniversity March 8, 2011. Yemeni protests demanding an end to Saleh's 32-year rule spread to a tribal area considered his political stronghold on Tuesday, and military vehicles deployed in the capital. Reuters/Khaled Abdullah

Women attend a rally to demand the ouster of Yemen's President Ali Abdullah Saleh outside Sanaa University March 8, 2011. The sign reads "Leave!".… Reuters/Khaled Abdullah

Women flash the victory sign during a rally to demand the ouster of Yemen's President Ali Abdullah Saleh outside Sanaa University March 8, 2011. Yemeniprotests demanding an end to Saleh's 32-year rule spread to a tribal area considered his political stronghold on Tuesday, and military vehicles deployed in the capital. Reuters/Khaled Abdullah

Women attend a rally to demand the ouster of Yemen's President Ali Abdullah Saleh outside Sanaa University March 8, 2011. Yemeni protests demandingan end to President Ali Abdullah Saleh's 32-year rule spread to a tribal area considered his political stronghold on Tuesday, and military vehicles deployed in the capital. Reuters/Khaled Abdullah

Women display their hands as they attend a rally to demand the ouster of Yemen's President Ali Abdullah Saleh outside Sanaa University March 8, 2011.Yemeni protests demanding an end to Saleh's 32-year rule spread to a tribal area considered his political stronghold on Tuesday, and military vehicles deployed in the capital. The writings read "Leave!" and "Youths revolution. " Reuters/Khaled Abdullah

A girl masked with Yemen's national flag shouts slogans during a rally to demand the ouster of Yemen's President Ali Abdullah Saleh outside SanaaUniversity March 8, 2011. Yemeni protests demanding an end to President Ali Abdullah Saleh's 32-year rule spread to a tribal area considered his political stronghold on Tuesday, and military vehicles deployed in the capital. Reuters/Khaled Abdullah

The Arab Revolution of 2011