Ashton in Libya support visit

EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Catherine Ashton is in Libya in a show of support for the embattled rebels. The visit comes amid a new series of NATO-led air strikes targeting Libyan ruler Muammar Gaddafi's regime. Ashton in Libya support visit Ashton is set to open a new EU office in the rebel-held city of Benghazi, establishing formal diplomatic contact with the Libyan opposition She told reporters in Benghazi on Sunday that her visit was meant to voice international support. "I saw the posters on the way from the airport to here saying 'We have a dream' and I'm here today to explain not only about our short-term support but also the breadth of our support," she said, referring to the UN-mandated mission in support of the rebels. NATO says its air campaign has rolled back the ability of the Gaddafi regime to attack rebel fighters and their supporters, and has effectively forced the Libyan leader himself into hiding. However, the three-month conflict is reported to be deadlocked, with the rebels controlling eastern Libya and parts of the west, but so far being unable to dislodge Gaddafi from Tripoli. Catherine Ashton (Beta/AP, file)

Ashton in Libya support visit

Ashton is set to open a new EU office in the rebel-held city of Benghazi, establishing formal diplomatic contact with the Libyan opposition

She told reporters in Benghazi on Sunday that her visit was meant to voice international support.

"I saw the posters on the way from the airport to here saying 'We have a dream' and I'm here today to explain not only about our short-term support but also the breadth of our support," she said, referring to the UN-mandated mission in support of the rebels.

NATO says its air campaign has rolled back the ability of the Gaddafi regime to attack rebel fighters and their supporters, and has effectively forced the Libyan leader himself into hiding.

However, the three-month conflict is reported to be deadlocked, with the rebels controlling eastern Libya and parts of the west, but so far being unable to dislodge Gaddafi from Tripoli.