Emergency news - america drops uranium bombs in libiya

Funny how it's only reported on the Iranian state propaganda organ, isn't it?

The report comes as the Western forces claim the operation in Libya is aimed at protecting civilians.

Director of the US military's Joint Staff Bill Gortney has told reporters at a Pentagon briefing that he is not aware of any use of depleted uranium munitions in Libya.

Libya says at least 114 people -- many of them civilians -- have been killed in US-led airstrikes in the country.

"We are losing many lives, military and civilians," Libyan government Spokesman Mussa Ibrahim said in Tripoli.

Dozens of civilians have been killed in Libya since US-led forces launched aerial and sea attacks on the North African country.

I hate America.

For Goodness sake, google it, it is true.

BBC and SKY won't tell you about it BECAUSE we are in the coalition!

Use your head

The only news channel to show the murders in palestine, bahrain, and the middle eastern revolution.

How is it propaganda when it is fact? They've dropped the nukes

The only news channel to show the murders in palestine, bahrain, and the middle eastern revolution.

How is it propaganda when it is fact? They've dropped the nukes

Ok, go to BBC and find me ONE articles of the protests in Bahrain, that don't support the armies brutally murdering the protestors?

(mod, i know i have other threads, you can merge this if you like, but let it be fresh for an hour please? it is BIG NEWS

US drops uranium bombs on Libya


The Stop the War Coalition says the bombs and missiles that the US-led military alliance has dropped on several Libyan cities contain depleted uranium (DU).


The report recently published on the Coalition's website said that in the first 24 hours of the war on Libya, dozens of bombs and cruise missiles were launched by US, British, and French forces -- all with depleted uranium warheads.

US B-2 aircraft dropped forty-five 2,000-pound bombs on key Libyan cities, it added.

DU munitions are controversial because they raise long-term health concerns like kidney damage, cancer, skin disorders and genetic defects.

"[Depleted uranium tipped missiles] fit the description of a dirty bomb in every way... I would say that it is the perfect weapon for killing lots of people," said Marion Falk, chemical physicist (retd.), Lawrence Livermore Lab in California.

The report comes as the Western forces claim the operation in Libya is aimed at protecting civilians.

Director of the US military's Joint Staff Bill Gortney has told reporters at a Pentagon briefing that he is not aware of any use of depleted uranium munitions in Libya.

Libya says at least 114 people -- many of them civilians -- have been killed in US-led airstrikes in the country.

"We are losing many lives, military and civilians," Libyan government Spokesman Mussa Ibrahim said in Tripoli.

Dozens of civilians have been killed in Libya since US-led forces launched aerial and sea attacks on the North African country.

Libyan troops have also killed thousands of civilians since a revolution started against Colonel Gaddafi in mid-February.

http://www.presstv.ir/detail/171881.html

'Lollywood'

However, it is not just opponents of the regime displaying new talents.

Some would argue that the country's state-owned television channels have recently lifted the "iron curtain" on directors and actors who have long been absent from the scene.
Libyan women hold pictures of Col Gaddafi. Photo: 24 March 2011 Col Gaddafi has vociferous supporters

They marvel at the footage being displayed claiming there have been civilian casualties in coalition air strikes in Tripoli.

There was one scenario on Wednesday night that seemed particularly suspicious. It showed one woman - with only her back in view shouting and screaming over the debris.

This was accompanied by other short scenes of security officials closing the doors of an ambulance and telling the driver to go. Look closer and you will notice the faintest of smirks edging across the face of one of the emergency personnel.

The scenes on television of the funerals have also come under scrutiny. What stands out the most perhaps is the absence of emotion - usually a key element of any funeral here.

"They are making a mockery out of death... this is like an inferior version of Hollywood. It's Lollywood!" one friend says in disbelief and anger as he watches the screen.

There is still no clear picture on whether there have been any civilian casualties as a result of the coalition strikes; but there certainly hasn't been any talk of any on the streets of Tripoli amongst the people.

Death is very public knowledge here: under normal circumstances, residents are not only told of people who have died in Tripoli - whom they have often never heard of - but even in cities farther afield.

The dozens of civilian casualties being claimed by the government would hardly go unnoticed.

The only news channel to show the murders in palestine, bahrain, and the middle eastern revolution.

How is it propaganda when it is fact? They've dropped the nukes

For Goodness sake, google it, it is true.

BBC and SKY won't tell you about it BECAUSE we are in the coalition!

Use your head

I thought Depleted Uranium was used in anti-armour rounds. For example in the A-10 Warthog Thunderbolt II. 30mm rounds that pierced tank armour. I didn't know they were used as penetration heads for air-to-ground ordnance.

Also, a B-2? I, again, thought they were rarely used. Meh, still.

It'll be interesting to see the impact this has.

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US drops uranium bombs on Libya


The Stop the War Coalition says the bombs and missiles that the US-led military alliance has dropped on several Libyan cities contain depleted uranium (DU).


The report recently published on the Coalition's website said that in the first 24 hours of the war on Libya, dozens of bombs and cruise missiles were launched by US, British, and French forces -- all with depleted uranium warheads.

US B-2 aircraft dropped forty-five 2,000-pound bombs on key Libyan cities, it added.

DU munitions are controversial because they raise long-term health concerns like kidney damage, cancer, skin disorders and genetic defects.

"[Depleted uranium tipped missiles] fit the description of a dirty bomb in every way... I would say that it is the perfect weapon for killing lots of people," said Marion Falk, chemical physicist (retd.), Lawrence Livermore Lab in California.

The report comes as the Western forces claim the operation in Libya is aimed at protecting civilians.

Director of the US military's Joint Staff Bill Gortney has told reporters at a Pentagon briefing that he is not aware of any use of depleted uranium munitions in Libya.

Libya says at least 114 people -- many of them civilians -- have been killed in US-led airstrikes in the country.

"We are losing many lives, military and civilians," Libyan government Spokesman Mussa Ibrahim said in Tripoli.

Dozens of civilians have been killed in Libya since US-led forces launched aerial and sea attacks on the North African country.

Libyan troops have also killed thousands of civilians since a revolution started against Colonel Gaddafi in mid-February.

http://www.presstv.ir/detail/171881.html

The air strikes are targetting weapons stores, no civilians have been killed.



Lol, because we all believe what Mussa Ibrahim says. You do realize ambulances were paid to drive around in circles in Tripoli with their sirens on when they are bombed? And that the graves of those killed by Libyan security in Zawya were dug up and used by Libyan state TV to claim the coalition had hit civilians? Or did you believe Mussa Kussa when he declared a ceasefire?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-12870684

The Libyan officials have lost all credibility.

depleted uranium bomb, not like the one in korishima, however, very very deadly.