From hiding, Muammar Qadhafi is denying rumours that he fled Libya and vows “never to leave the land of his ancestors.”
In an audio message broadcast on Thursday on loyalist Al-Rai TV , a voice purportedly of Mr. Qadhafi denounced reports that he had fled to neighbouring Niger and claimed he is still in Libya.
Mr. Qadhafi also blasted former rebels who ousted him from power as “a bunch of mercenaries, thugs and traitors” and claims “we are ready to start the fight in Tripoli and everywhere else, and rise against them.”
The broadcast came amid conflicting statements and speculation about Mr. Qadhafi’s whereabouts. He hasn’t been seen in public for months, and has released only audio messages trying to rally his supporters and lash out at his opponents.
