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Gadhafi's son says western nations a 'target'

Updated: 2011-07-05 09:23

(Agencies)

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Gadhafi's son says western nations a 'target'
A combination photo shows Saif al-Islam (L) during an interview with Reuters in Tripoli March 10, 2011, and his father Libyan leader Muammar Gadhafi in Damascus March 29, 2008. [Photo/Agencies]

PARIS - The son of Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi is warning the Western powers currently bombarding his country that they could become a target if they continue to support the forces trying to oust his father.

In an interview on French television, Seif al-Islam Gadhafi also said Libya is ready to call a cease-fire, adopt a new constitution and hold democratic elections.

But he warned that, by supporting the Libyan opposition, Western countries "are going to be a reasonable target for us."

In a separate newspaper interview published Monday, he said Libya is "ready to put in place a transition government" for three or four months.

A coalition including France, Britain and the United States are striking Gadhafi's forces under a UN resolution to protect civilians.

Gadhafi's son says western nations a 'target'
International Criminal Court's (ICC) chief prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo arrives at a news conference to comment on the arrest warrant issued for Libyan leader Muammar Gadhafi in The Hague June 28, 2011. [Photo/Agencies]

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