Interview - West must ramp up action in Misrata, says rebel leader
West must do more as civilian deaths mount
Ground troops or arming rebels should be considered
By Catherine Bremer
PARIS, April 14 (Reuters) - The West must take fresh action to stop the killing of civilians in Misrata and consider arming Libya's rebels or sending troops to fight Muammar Gaddafi's forces, said a rebel opposition council member on Thursday.
Suliman Fortea, who met President Nicolas Sarkozy late on Wednesday during a 24-hour visit to Paris, said if NATO and the United States were reluctant to intensify their action then France and Britain should consider acting alone.
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