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defense secretary has asked Pretoria to stop the process of stagnation to consult the UN statement $ 1.5 billion for humanitarian aid

Britain and the United States increase diplomatic pressure on South Africa to help free up $ 1.5 billion of Libyan assets to humanitarian aid, as opposed to Gaddafi fight forces of the dictator.

defense secretary, Liam Fox, repeating the assertion of the British government that British combat troops on the ground, said in Pretoria on blocking the process that would allow the UN to release the Libyan funds was "disappointing" that the new Libyan authority it needs to function effectively.

South Africa stagnated because the African Union has yet to recognize the National Transitional Council, which was supported by NATO air strikes and civilian and military advisors . Fox told the BBC Today program: "It is clear which side is the Libyan people and I think that's what the South African government must respond to what will be a great moral pressure on Africa South

"They wanted the world at a time to stand with them against apartheid. I think now we should be with the Libyan people, helping to release the assets and enable the authorities to have access the capital they need to rebuild the country, and disappointing to the position they have taken to date. I hope that even now that will change their minds. "

Meanwhile, French President Nicolas Sarkozy convened a conference in Paris on Thursday to discuss plans to rebuild the country. The friends of Libya "meeting will include representatives of nations that participated in the offensive against Gaddafi, as well as China, Russia, India and Brazil.
Downing Street said the conference was a joint Franco-British initiative. "We have stood firmly by the Libyan people, since their uprising began six months ago and will continue to lead international efforts to help them achieve their aspirations in the weeks and months ahead," said a door- word.