Libya: The defection of Moussa Koussa to the UK - having previously said he would attempt to eliminate political opponents there

Gaddafi's foreign minister has flown to Britain and is reportedly seeking refuge after abandoning the regime in Libya.

A former spy chief, Koussa is not guaranteed a warm reception in the country, after he was expelled as Libyan ambassador to the UK, having said he would attempt to eliminate political opponents there.

Al Jazeera's Tim Friend has more.