NATO military operation commander in Libya said on Thursday he was confident the western alliance could achieve its mission in the African country within the next three months.

NATO military operation commander in Libya said on Thursday he was confident the western alliance could achieve its mission in the African country within the next three months.

said at a press briefing: "I'm highly confident we can complete this mission well within this timeframe."

On Wednesday NATO allies extended their air campaign in Libya by another 90 days.
The current 90-day mandate was due to expire on September 27.

NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said that warplanes would stay in the air “as long as Libyan civilians are under threat but the mission will be under constant review and could be called off at any time."
"We are determined to continue our mission for as long as necessary, but ready to terminate the operation as soon as possible," Rasmussen said, calling the extension a "technical rollover" of a mission that has lasted six months.

 “Any decision to end the air strikes will be taken in coordination with the United Nations and "in line with the will of the Libyan authorities," he said.

"This decision sends a clear message to the Libyan people. We will be there for as long as necessary, but not a day longer, while you take your future in your hands to ensure a safe transition to the new Libya."