By: Mary Rose | 2011-08-22 | News and society According to The International Criminal Court prosecutor, three sons of Colonel Gaddafi’s named Saif al-Islam and Al-Saadi were reported to be arrested and detained in Libya on the night of August 21 by Libyan rebels when the tyrant himself had fled the capital read more
By: Mary Rose | 2011-09-01 | News and society Last week, the Libyan rebels and NATO completely took control of Tripoli capital, putting an end to Muammar Gaddafi’s 41-year controversial rule, and opened a post-war period for the crisis-torn North African country. read more
By: Russell Shortt | 2010-04-03 | News and society Muammar Abu Minyar al-Gaddafi was born into a Bedouin family in the desert area of Sirte in Libya on 7 June 1942. He received a traditional religious primary education before attending a preparatory school in the nearby town of Sebha where he became strongly influenced by the pan-Arab nationalism being espoused by the Egyptian leader, President Gemal Abdel-Nasser. read more
By: Pierre P | 2011-10-25 | Society Under Gaddafi's regime, people live in best ever conditions. Without his reign, how do they live? These 2 stories reflect how Libyans react to Gaddafi's death. His furneral will be taken secretly. It's said that he will be buried in the desert. Poor him. Poor Libyans. read more
By: Mary Rose | 2011-10-26 | News and society Former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi was reported to be buried in early Tuesday morning at a secretly deep location in the desert that was home to his Bedouin tribal ancestors. Gaddafi, 69, was buried with his son Muatassim and former Defence Minister Abu Bakr Younis. read more
By: Mary Rose | 2011-03-08 | Current Affairs The situation in Libya is worsening hour by hour. Terrified residents in the capital Tripoli were braced for bloody battle and gunfire all the time. Nations around the world are trying to make a massive push to evacuate their citizens trapped in the troubled country Libya. The United Nations claims that an estimated 75,000 people have fled since the beginning of revolt against Moammar Gaddafi. While the huge influx of people is causing turmoil due to violent demonstrations, Gaddafi refuses any international demands to stay away from power and attempts to consolidate his rule in the area of Tripoli and eastern region. read more
By: Mary Rose | 2011-08-24 | News and society Muammar Gaddafi is famous as the Libyan leader who seized power in a military coup in 1969. With nearly-42 years in power, Muammar Gaddafi has become the fourth longest-ruling non-royal leader since 1900. He is also considered to be the longest-ruling Arab leader ever. read more
By: Mary Rose | 2011-04-06 | News and society After the United States decided to withdraw its jets from Libya, Britain have to face greater responsibilities. According to Prime Minister David Cameron’s military advisers, although the no-fly zone over Libya has been carried out successfully, the rebels need more help to overcome armed forces of Gaddafi. On a visit to Royal Air Force pilots in Italy, Mr Cameron said to send four more GR4 ground attack planes to their Gioia Del Colle airbase meanwhile many soldiers and sailors are risking their lives in the region. These four aircraft are considered as the first major military reinforcements of the campaign deployed by the UK government. read more
By: Mary Rose | 2011-12-15 | News and society Time magazine has named “The Protester” as the Person of the Year 2011 – a tribute to people bringing change across the Arab world as well as anti-corporate greed demonstrations in the West. Announcing the choice on NBC’s "Today Show", Time Managing Editor Rick Stengel said that the nameless protestors with a traditional head scarf have risked their lives to bring transformational change around the world. He stated, “They are changing history already and they will change history in the future”. Rick Stengel also emphasized, “Iran prefigured what was going to happen in the Arab world. And then what happened in the Arab world did influence Occupy Wall Street, and Occupy Oakland, and the protests in Greece and Madrid” read more
By: Mary Rose | 2011-03-15 | News and society Saudi Arabia’s troops were sent into Bahrain on Monday (March 14, 2011) to help keep calm weeks of protests caused by the Shi'ite Muslim majority. Opponents from the Sunni ruling family on the island called the move a declaration of war. The troop movement into Bahrain, home to the U.S. Navy's Fifth Fleet, was seen by analysts as one mark of concern in Saudi Arabia that concessions by the country's monarchy could cause the conservative Sunni-ruled kingdom's own Shi'ite minority. About 1,000 Saudi soldiers entered Bahrain to protect government installations, one day after Shi'ite protesters attacked police and blocked roads in the most violent confrontations. They are part of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) force, which includes six-member bloc coordinating military and economic policy in the world's top oil-exporting region. read more
By: Mary Rose | 2011-06-29 | Free The fightings lasted for months in the city Misrata, western Libya, have left a series of unexploded bombs scattered throughout the city. Residents collected the bombs and put them in the informal display area outside of buildings or public areas such as parks. read more
By: Paige Taylor | 2011-03-29 | Destinations The ancient Greek city of Cyrene in eastern Libya, which was founded in 4th century BC, is a UNESCO world heritage site with stunning views over verdant plains and the Mediterranean Sea beyond. However, it is only surrounded by an ugly village of Shahaat, lacks the protective barriers and witnesses few tourists in decades. This ruined city is now home to goats and cows grazing among the towering Greek and Roman columns. The east Libyan people complained that their part has received little investment from the country since Muammar Gaddafi came to power 41 years ago. The area is largely controlled by anti-Gaddafi rebels after mass protests and bloody fighting in the past month. read more
By: Mary Rose | 2011-10-21 | News and society Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi has been killed tragically in his hometown, Sirte, as the government forces overrun home town of Sirte. Muammar Gaddafi’s dead marks an end to the eight-month uprising in Libya. read more
By: Mary Rose | 2011-03-25 | Current Affairs In the past 4 days, it’s easy to realize that an overwhelming military force was mobilized by Western nations, including Britain, France and the U.S, most actively involved. In addition to win political aims, this is an opportunity for great countries to show their military power with the most advanced weapons. Following is latest list of fighter jets and cruise missiles, frigates and so on of international coalition in the war in Libya. read more