AFRICA/LIBYA-"The bombings are becoming more aggressive ", said Mgr.Martinelli

Tripoli (Agenzia Fides) - "This morning, around 11, I was in the middle of a meeting with about ten journalists when 4-5 bombs exploded at close range, " says His Exc Mgr. Giovanni Innocenzo Martinelli , Apostolic Vicar of Tripoli. "The hotel in downtown Tripoli, where we were, is close to the target of the bombing. We all rushed to see what had happened. I do not know the details, but it is likely they hit the whole complex of Bab-Al Ziziya (Gaddafi's residence), where air strikes appear to be concentrated" , said Mgr. Martinelli. "Already this morning at 5 there was a heavy bombing. The bombings are becoming more aggressive and intense ".
The Apostolic Vicar of Tripoli adds that "the meeting with the international press was positive to try to understand what the prospects are. Someone did not hide the concern that something could happen in Tripoli in the coming days ". "I do not know what will happen, but anything is possible. However, the situation is not calm. I just hope that something happens on the diplomatic front to offset at least what is happening on the military front, "concluded Bishop Martinelli. (L.M.) (Agenzia Fides 07/06/2011)