Exits, Endgames, World Leaders in London: Libya, Syria and Yemen
| 13:59 UK time, Tuesday, 29 March 2011
The television in our office has US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton speaking right now. Her words:'We prevented a potential massacre'. Of course, she is talking about intervention in Libya. Sec. Clinton is one participant from the 40 delegations that are meeting right now in London to discuss what might be the 'endgame' for Libya. Last night on the WHYS, Ian Black from the Guardian (though insisting he has no crystal ball), predicted a stalemate that could continue for some time in Libya. We expect some sort of announcement in advance of the programme about where the countries now stand in relation to Libya. There has been much discussion of the divisions within the coalition and in particular Europe. We'll bring you all the updates and get your reaction. And, Libya is far from the only country in the news.
Here's the headline on the ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ right now:
'Syrian cabinet resigns among unrest says State TV'
The resignation is the latest concession by the government aimed at curbing more than a week of mass protests. Syrian President Assad is expected to address the nation in the next 24 hours to announce he is lifting the emergency law and restrictions on civil liberty. We'll go live to Syria and find out what's happening on the ground.
And let's not forget about Yemen. Talks to broker a transition away from the 32-year rule of President Ali Abdullah Saleh in Yemen have stalled and there are fears the country could slide into chaos. Protests continue in Sanaa's 'Square of Change'. We'll also speak to people there. Whatever you want to discuss you are very welcome to post below.
