Libya
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As Libyan Rebels Close in on Gaddafi, US and Europe Ramp Up Intervention By Barry Grey
28 February, 2011 — Information Clearing House – WSWS With dictator Muammar Gaddafi’s control over the country ebbing, the United States and its European allies are stepping up their intervention into the Libyan crisis. Their aim is to ensure that any new regime will be equally subservient to their economic and geostrategic interests. Continue reading
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US invasion of Libya? — RT
The US Sixth Fleet has begun repositioning its ships in the Mediterranean, triggering speculation of a NATO invasion of Libya. Continue reading
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2/28 LIBYA; US Soft War Preps for Military: African & Arab Surrogates Assist
1 March, 2011 — Burbank Digest KHADAFI ON THE OUTS A Black Agenda Radio commentary by Glen Ford Blackagendareport.com/content/khadafi-outs Continue reading
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US repositions forces near Libya: Pentagon By Staff Writers
‘We have planners working various contingency plans, and I think it’s safe to say as part of that we’re repositioning forces to provide for that flexibility once decisions are made,’ Pentagon spokesman Colonel Dave Lapan told reporters. Continue reading
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Middle East / North Africa Newslinks for 28 February, 2011
28 February, 2011 — creative-i.info Libya Mostly Mainstream Media Newslinks for 28 February, 2011 Egypt Mostly Mainstream Media Newslinks for 28 February, 2011 Yemen Mostly Mainstream Media Newslinks for 28 February, 2011 Tunisia Mostly Mainstream Media Newslinks for 28 February, 2011 Bahrain Mostly Mainstream Media Newslinks for 28 February, 2011 Oman Mostly Mainstream Media Newslinks… Continue reading
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Libya Independent Media Newslinks for 27-28 February, 2011
28 February, 2011 — creative-i.info 28 February, 2011 Rescue farce shows private sector’s incompetence Gaddafi has never been a democrat or socialist As Death Toll Grows, 100,000 Flee Libyan Violence Libyans Organize Citizen Councils to Run Cities Liberated from Pro-Gaddafi Loyalists: “”Libyans in “Liberated” Eastern Cities Balance Self-Government With Supporting Tripoli Resistance: Anjali Kamat Reports… Continue reading
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US, UK, French forces land in Libya By Akhtar Jamal
According to an exclusive report confirmed by a Libyan diplomat in the region ‘the three Western states have landed their ‘special forces troops in Cyrinacia and are now setting up their bases and training centres’ to reinforce the rebel forces who are resisting pro-Qaddafi forces in several adjoining areas. Continue reading
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Libya and Imperialism By Sara Flounders
Of all the struggles going on in North Africa and the Middle East right now, the most difficult to unravel is the one in Libya. Continue reading
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What Does the Libyan Opposition Want? by Yoshie Furuhashi
As everyone knows, Muammar Gaddafi is an authoritarian dictator. Authoritarian dictators are a dime a dozen in world history, though, so that is not what would distinguish him from the rest of his kind in history books. What might make him stand out is this: in the twilight of his autocratic career, Gaddafi had become… Continue reading
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Libya in the Great Game By Manlio Dinucci
Fleeing Libya are not only families who fear for their lives and poor immigrants from other North African countries. There are tens of thousands of ‘refugees’ who are being repatriated by their governments with ships and aircraft: they are mainly engineers and executives of major oil companies. Continue reading
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TRNN Exclusive: Report From Liberated Benghazi, Libya
JIHAN HAFIZ, JOURNALIST: Across the border from Egypt there is a new sovereign country ruled by revolutionaries. After 42 years under the rule of president/colonel Muammar al-Gaddafi, the Libyan people are in full revolt and are now firmly in control of the eastern part of the country. Continue reading
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Is Tripoli being set up for a civil war to justify U.S. and NATO military intervention in oil-rich Libya? By Mahdi Darius Nazemroay
There is no question that Colonel Muammar Al-Gaddafi (Al-Qaddafi) is a dictator. He has been the dictator and so-called “qaid” of Libya for about 42 years. Yet, it appears that tensions are being ratcheted up and the flames of revolt are being fanned inside Libya. This includes earlier statements by the British Foreign Secretary William… Continue reading
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Libya Independent Media Newslinks for 26-27 February, 2011
27 February, 2011 — creative-i.info 27 February, 2011 Noam Chomsky: Stability means obedience to US domination UN approves sanctions against Libya NATO Meets for Talks about Possible Military Intervention in Libya EU Weapons Exports to Libya Putin urges EU not to interfere in Libya’s “Internal Affairs” Al Jazeera Misinformation: The Truth About Libya’s Ambassador to… Continue reading
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Libya Independent Media Newslinks for 25-26 February, 2011
26 February, 2011 Last updated: 20:28:14 — creative-i.info 26 February, 2011 Libya: How Gaddafi became a Western-backed dictator Permanent revolution in the Arab world Payback: The price of colonialism by Gaither Stewart Machetera, “Al Giordano’s Unrequited Love for Eva Golinger” Pressure mounts on Libya’s Gaddafi Gaddafi and Europe Events in Libya through the eyes of… Continue reading
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Payback: The price of colonialism By Gaither Stewart
Does colonialism pay off for anyone? In the long run, definitely not. There is always a payback. The events today in the North Africa reflect this story. The situation today is the living and the dying proof of the payback. Continue reading
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Al Jazeera Promotes Libya’s “Crown Prince” Who Calls for Military Intervention in Libya by Yoshie Furuhashi
Al Jazeera’s coverage of the Arab Revolt began to deteriorate when revolutionary sparks started to fly in the direction of the Gulf states, which would eventually ignite an unprecedented (and very politically promising1) uprising in Bahrain Continue reading
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Azmi Bishara on Libya
Dr. Azmi Bishara said that the violence unleashed in Libya against the Libyan people is beyond belief — indicative of desperation on the part of the political order — or rather ‘disorder’ — in Libya, attempting to put a quick end to the uprising before escalation, as the situation is a matter of life and… Continue reading
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‘Bilderberg Hand’: Deadly chaos in Libya, Bahrain as Wave of Rage spreads
Regional expert Adrian Salbuchi says that global dominance groups are behind the wave of revolts. Continue reading
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Libya: How Gaddafi became a Western-backed dictator By Peter Boyle
On February 22, Muammar Gaddafi was boasting on state TV that the Libyan people were with him and that he was the Libyan revolution, even while his dwindling army of special guards and hired mercenaries attempted to drown a popular revolution in blood. Continue reading
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What Is the National Front for the Salvation of Libya? by Yoshie Furuhashi
So, the imperialists’ Plan A was to see if Gaddafi could quell the uprising, as he had managed to put down many previous challenges to his rule. Now that Plan A is up in smokes, though, it’s time for them to shift to Plan B: try to find collaborators and to begin a new beautiful… Continue reading
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