SIR – So now we know from Bryan Russell’s letter (T&A, April 7) that there are two Libyan republics, but he does not name the leader of the second independent one.

For him to say the Coalition is not helping to protect anyone is preposterous. It would appear that the UN and the other African countries are not aware of the two Libyas.

Philip Bird, Nab Wood Terrace, Shipley