Clinton: NATO operations in Libya ongoing

LONDON, March 29 (UPI) -- U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Tuesday told an international conference on Libya NATO military action against Moammar Gadhafi will continue.

"We have prevented a potential massacre, established a no-fly zone, stopped an advancing army, added more partners to this coalition, and transferred command of the military effort to NATO," Clinton said in London, vowing military pressure against the Libyan dictator would be ongoing.

"This coalition military action will continue until Gadhafi fully complies with the terms of (U.N. Security Council Resolution) 1973, ceases his attacks on civilians, pulls his troops back from places they have forcibly entered, and allows key services and humanitarian assistance to reach all Libyans," she said.

Clinton met for a second time with Libyan Interim National Council member Mahmoud Jabril, a leader of the opposition, before her speech to the conference, CNN said. A senior U.S. official said Clinton is trying to gain a "clearer picture" of the opposition that could take power in the North African country if Gadhafi leaves or is ousted. France and the Arab state of Qatar have formally recognized the group.

"As President Obama said last night, while our military mission is focused on saving lives, we must continue to pursue the broader goal of a Libya that belongs not to a dictator, but to the Libyan people," she said.

Representatives of more than 40 countries and international organizations are meeting at the London conference to consider the future of Libya.