Sarkozy: French air forces thwart Gaddafi's attacks on Benghazi

PARIS, March 19 (RIA Novosti) - French air forces are defending the rebellious Libyan city of Benghazi from the troops loyal to strongman Muammar Gaddafi, French President Nicolas Sarkozy said on Saturday.
Paris has taken the leading role in coordinating the world's response to the tumult in Libya and takes efforts to halt Gaddafi's attacks on the poorly armed rebel forces.
"At unity with our partners our air forces will counteract any attacks from Col. Gaddafi planes on the residents of Benghazi. Other French aircraft are ready to countervail against armored vehicles which may threaten civilians," Sarkozy said after the completion of international meeting dedicated to the situation in Libya which was held in Elysee Palace.  More  Here