Sarkozy: European countries suffering from Libyan crisis

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Nicolas Sarkozy said that France and Britain were working together to oust Moammar Gaddafi.

25 June,2011 07:44 am

French President Nicolas Sarkozy lashed out at the United States for its resolution on military action in Libya and said that France, Britain and other European countries were carrying most of the burden of the Libyan Crisis. President Nicolas Sarkozy said that while the US was keeping a low profile on the Libyan issue, France and Britain were carrying all the work to remove Libyan President Moammar Gaddafi from his 41-year rule. He added that both the countries would continue until the objective is achieved. Apart from that President Sarkozy also refuted US Defense Minister Robert Gates’ statement that there was European to use military might in Libya. The United States led the initial coalition airstrikes on Libya in March but later withdrew forces from the direct combat in April. The US has now limited its role to battlefield surveillance, aerial tanking and other support roles.