""These small detachments of Caucasian males, equipped with sunglasses, 4x4
vehicles and locally acquired weaponry, do not welcome prying eyes, not least
because their presence threatened to give credence to the Gaddafi regime's
claims that the rebel assault was being directed by Western
fifth-columnists......The Independent understands that the contracts
for the security companies, often signed in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates,
have involved funds provided by Western countries to the NTC, although much of
the money has come from previously frozen regime bank accounts and
assets....
...But it is arguably in the arena of post-conflict planning that the British have been most active...Diplomats have been engaged in drawing up a blueprint for a post-Gaddafi Libya, including humanitarian aid, help with policing, governance and reform of the military. The prize of being seen as a "friend" in a stable, oil-rich Libya is considerable..."" (thanks Nu`man)
...But it is arguably in the arena of post-conflict planning that the British have been most active...Diplomats have been engaged in drawing up a blueprint for a post-Gaddafi Libya, including humanitarian aid, help with policing, governance and reform of the military. The prize of being seen as a "friend" in a stable, oil-rich Libya is considerable..."" (thanks Nu`man)
