According to an article by Metehan Demir, Ankara Bureau Chief of the Turkish Hurriyet daily, published on March 24, France's action in Libya foiled Turkey's negotiations with Muammar Gaddafi and rebel forces, which had reached a critical phase the day before France began aerial strikes. The article details a plan which reportedly had been shared by Turkey with the United States and included a three-month phase for an interim government that leads to elections and the writing of a new constitution. The Turkish plan advised Colonel Gaddafi to step down and appoint his son to lead an interim government that will prepare the country for elections. It also contemplated to allow the Gaddafi family to run for elected office in internationally monitored elections. Turkey's plan also included the establishment of an international independent monitoring group to oversee the transition in Libya.
France Spoiled Turkey's Peace Plan on Libya
Number 159 | March 25, 2011
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