Libyan information minister: Tripoli is well protected from rebels

Moussa Ibrahim, Libyan information minister, pledges to protect Tripoli from rebels and blames western leaders for uprising:

"Tripoli is well protected and we have thousands upon thousands of professional soldiers who are ready to protect this city from any invasion.

"We hold Mr Obama, Mr Cameron and Mr Sarkozy morally responsible for every unnecessary death that takes place in this country."