Suleiman Fortia Explained

Suleiman Al-Fortia (Arabic: سليمان الفورتية born march 1954) is a member of the Libyan National Transitional Council representing the city of Misrata.[1] Fortia received his undergraduate degree from the University of Tripoli and a Doctor of Engineering in architecture from a British university.[1] He has taught at King Faisal University for eight years.[1] He has participated in delegations to France during talks where the anti-Gaddafi forces asked for weapons shipments.[2] [3] He also negotiated in person for aid efforts to help Misrata during the siege of Misrata.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: National Transitional Council. National Transitional Council. 25 August 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110727183648/http://www.ntclibya.com/InnerPage.aspx?SSID=7&ParentID=3&LangID=1. 27 July 2011. dead. Benghazi. 2011.
  2. News: Libyan Rebels Ask France for Weapons to March on Tripoli. 1 September 2011. Voice of America. 21 July 2011. Federal government of the United States. Washington, D.C..
  3. News: Erlanger. Steven. France Says Qaddafi Can Stay in Libya if He Relinquishes Power. 1 September 2011. New York Times. 20 July 2011.
  4. News: Hubbard. Ben. For besieged Libyan city, the sea is sole lifeline. https://web.archive.org/web/20121102110737/http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D9MNERO00.htm. dead. November 2, 2012. 1 September 2011. Bloomberg Businessweek. 20 April 2011. New York City.