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Credit: Reuters/Andrew Winning By Angus MacSwan BENGHAZI, Libya | Wed Apr 6, 2011 3:01am EDT BENGHAZI, Libya (Reuters) - The head of Libya's rebel army has condemned NATO for its slow chain of command in ordering air strikes to protect civilians, saying the alliance was "letting the people of Misrata die every day". The besieged city of Misrata, the only big population center in western Libya where a revolt against Gaddafi has not been crushed and which faces army tanks and snipers, is now the priority for NATO air strikes, alliance officials said earlier. "NATO blesses us every now and then with a bombardment here and there, and is letting the people of Misrata die every day," Abdel Fattah Younes, head of the rebel forces said in the eastern stronghold city of Benghazi. "NATO has disappointed us." NATO said it was carrying out its mandate and the pace of the air campaign had not abated since it took over from a coalition led by the United States, Britain and France on March 31. It now leads air strikes targeting Gaddafi's military infrastructure and policing a no-fly zone and an arms embargo. Younes said NATO had been moving very slowly, allowing Gaddafi forces to advance, and that rebels were considering referring the issue to the U.N. Security Council which authorized its mission. "NATO has become our problem," he said. A rebel spokesman said Gaddafi's forces bombarded Misrata again on Tuesday. "Misrata was shelled with tank fire, artillery and mortars," the rebel, called Abdelsalam, told Reuters, adding: "Unfortunately NATO operations have not been effective in Misrata. Civilians are dying every day." Another rebel in Misrata, called Nasser, said two people had been killed and 26 injured on Tuesday in mortar attacks. Stalemate on the frontline of fighting in eastern Libya, defections from Gaddafi's circle and the plight of civilians caught in fighting or facing food and fuel shortages has prompted a flurry of diplomacy to find a solution to the civil war in this oil-producing North African desert state. Protests against the government that began on February 15 swiftly descended into civil war after Gaddafi forces opened fire on demonstrators. He then crushed uprisings in Libya's west, leaving the east and Misrata in rebel hands. SECURITY COUNCIL NATO-led air power is holding the balance in Libya, preventing Gaddafi forces from overrunning the rebels but unable for now to hand them outright victory. "Either NATO does its work properly or I will ask the (rebel) national council to raise the matter with the Security Council," Younes, a former interior minister in Gaddafi's administration who defected, told reporters. "The reaction of NATO is very slow. One official calls another and then from the official to the head of NATO and from the head of NATO to the field commander. This takes eight hours," Younes said, adding: "Misrata is being subjected to a full extermination." Asked about Younes's remarks, NATO spokesman Oana Lungescu said: "The facts speak for themselves. The pace of operations since NATO took over has not abated. We have conducted 851 sorties in the past six days ... we are fulfilling our mandate." 1 2 3 Next World Libya Tweet this Share this Link this Digg this Email Reprints We welcome comments that advance the story directly or with relevant tangential information. We try to block comments that use offensive language, all capital letters or appear to be spam, and we review comments frequently to ensure they meet our standards. If you see a comment that you believe is irrelevant or inappropriate, you can flag it to our editors by using the report abuse links. Views expressed in the comments do not represent those of Reuters. Comments (2) ruhr wrote: The head of the Rebel Force in Libya accuses NATO of the death of civilians in Misrata. Younes needs to stop the politics game playing with NATO. Let’s look at the facts. NATO, as requested, has taken command for operations in the Libyan theatre. Having assumed control it is apparent NATO is interpreting the requirement to protect civilians in a narrower vein to of the coalition; that is NATO acts where there is an imminent danger to the unarmed civilian population, as opposed to initiating pre-emptive strikes against Qaddafi forces. Regrettably much as the West fears and seeks to avoid civilian deaths it is unavoidable. The truth is that as a rule, in any conflict civilians will die. We continue to lie to ourselves and the public by perpetuating the lie. The best that any force can hope to achieve is to limit as far as possible the loss of innocent life. Instead of blaming NATO for civilian deaths, Younes needs to question the position of the opposition for the safety of innocent civilians. If he truly believes what he professes, that is, that his first priority is the unarmed civilian population, then he as leader of the opposition should call a halt to operations. If on the other hand, his aim is free and open representative government for the people, then his needs to recognise the reality of the situation on the ground, and work with NATO to minimise casualties, as opposed to undermining the NATO effort. Apr 05, 2011 11:30pm EDT -- Report as abuse SportsCar39 wrote: Where is the United States, The Airforce pilots are better trained then other pilots around the world. A lot of Pilots around the world apply for trainning in the United States. As for the disaster that is going on in Misrata, “DAFFY” shouldn’t be allowed to go off into exile. That Sick Person (DAFFY) should be bought before the World Courts and found guilty, Then Hung by the neck until very dead, the only problem is this faith is an easy way for all the killings over 42 year that him and his sons commited for there amussment. Also, Hang his Sons. Back to Misrata, United States how long are you going to sit on the side lines while the Blood of Misrata is stainning our Flag. Get back into the fight, you know that we can make a differents. 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