Gaddafi
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9 March 2011 Terrible machine translation but I…
Machine translation but worth reading: The military were the opponents – the tribal elite, mostly from tribes with high status, but there were no supporters. Libyan projects could not unite. New social tools are not there. Continue reading
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Repression, Resistance and the CIA in Libya
Author Hisham Matar says father secretly jailed by Gaddafi in 1990; was part of organization likely supported by CIA Continue reading
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Reflections of Fidel: NATO’s inevitable war (Part II)
In high-level meetings between Libya and NATO leaders, none of the latter had any problems with Gaddafi. The country was a secure source of high-quality oil, gas and even potassium supplies. The problems which arose between them in the early decades had been overcome. Continue reading
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Information Clearing House Newsletter 8 March, 2011: Why is Hillary Clinton Not Defending the Rights of Saudi Protesters?
8 March, 2011 — Information Clearing House Top 14 Justifications For An Invasion Of Libya By End Of The American Dream For decades the U.S. has looked upon the suffering of millions of Africans with indifference but now they are trying to convince us that it is a “moral imperative” that we intervene in the… Continue reading
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Libya Mostly Independent Media Newslinks for 7 March 2011
7 March 2011 — creative-i.info Fareed Zakaria’s Contra Solution in Libya Nato ‘weighing action on Libya’ The Independent: Libya capture a ‘misunderstanding’ Former PM calls for talks to end Libya deadlock BBC VIDEO: John Simpson under fire in Libya US and allies step up military and intelligence operations in Libya Who’s backing the eastern rebels?… Continue reading
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Money as a weapon in West’s war on Libya
As the violence continues in Libya, the US has been sending warships and more troops in that direction, fueling speculation of a military intervention. Some believe, however, that the West has already launched its war against Gaddafi’s regime. Continue reading
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West putting a toe over Libya’s border
The eight Special Air Service officers were in the eastern part of the country escorting a junior diplomat who was supposed to negotiate with the rebels. They were seized on Sunday by anti-government protesters, who said they were outraged by the incident, seeing it as foreign intervention into Libya’s internal affairs. Continue reading
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Events in Libya through the eyes of witnesses: Summary from February 28
A very informative and honest report on the real situation in Libya. The so-called western media and Jazeera along with it, are clearly beyond all redemption. Continue reading
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Libya Mostly Mainstream Media Newslinks for 6 March 2011
6 March 2011 — creative-i.info Qaddafi strikes back at Libya rebels’ western advance Christian Science Monitor Forces loyal to Libyan leader Muammar Qaddafi pushed back Sunday against a rebel advance toward Mr. Qaddafi’s hometown of Sirte from Libya’s ‘liberated’ east. Rebels walk forward as smoke raises from mortar and tank shelling during a fight against… Continue reading
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Will Gaddafi stay or go? Expats offer their opinions — RT
Expats in Moscow discuss possible ways to tackle the broader set of Middle East issues, and give their perspective on Libya’s controversial leader. Continue reading
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Petroleum and Empire in North Africa. NATO Invasion of Libya Underway By Keith Harmon Snow
Are events unfolding in Libya, Tunisia and Egypt more about petro-terrorism or about freedom and democracy? How much oil is there in North Africa? Who is in control of that oil? What is the relationship between the West and Muamar Gaddafi? Is he really the terrorist we’ve all been led to believe he is? Who… Continue reading
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Libya Mostly Independent Media Newslinks 5-6 March 2011
6 March 2011 — creative-i.info 6 March 2011 Will Qaddafi be physically Eliminated? The Independent: SAS unit ‘held by Libyan rebels’ Racism rears its ugly face in Libya uprising live on TV The Independent: Britain offers covert help to Libyan rebels as fighting kills further 100 BBC: MoD silent on SAS capture report BBC: Gaddafi… Continue reading
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Information Clearing House Newsletter 4 March, 2011: Roots of the Arab Revolts and Premature Celebrations
4 March, 2011 — Information Clearing House “I think that NATO is itself a war criminal.” – Harold Pinter Battle For The City of al-Zawiyah Raw Video – Warning – Video contains graphic footage depicting the reality and horror of war and should only be viewed by a mature audience. www.informationclearinghouse.info/article27611.htm Continue reading
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US – NATO Threats to Libyan Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity By Antonio E. Paris
Virulent western media demands for UN and NATO actions against Gaddafi are reflections of covetous imperialist designs upon Libya. In this situation, the national sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Libyan people are threatened. A US-NATO invasion of Libya is even imminent. Continue reading
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Supporting Libyan Revolution, Opposing Foreign Intervention
Hamid Dabashi: If US intervenes in Libya, will be act of imperialism; Gaddafi defies democratic will of his people Continue reading
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Obama orders Gaddafi to step down, reasons with air force
Amidst increasing speculation the US and UK could possibly intervene in Libya with military force, President Obama announced he is keeping all options open, and ordered military transport planes into the region to help with evacuations. Continue reading
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Libya Mostly Mainstream Newslinks for 3 March 2011
3 March 2011 — creative-i.info Don’t Fret Lost Libyan Oil But Worry Plenty About Algeria Forbes (blog) Loyalists and rebels in Libya are fighting it out over the town of Brega, one of five export terminals in the east of the country. Two US warships loom over the horizon in the Mediterranean. The flow of… Continue reading
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Eyewitnesses say media whipping up Libyan uproar — RT
Conflicting reports have been coming from the North African country on what is actually going on there. Now, eyewitnesses – mainly employees of the Russian Railways who worked in Libya – have spoken out on what they had to undergo in recent weeks. Continue reading
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Libya Independent Media Newslinks for 2-3 March, 2011
3 March, 2011 — creative-i.info 3 March, 2011 The historical narrative that lies beneath the Gaddafi rebellion German Imperialism and the Crisis in Libya As Gaddafi Forces Launch New Attacks, Reports on the Ground From a Divided Libya Eyewitnesses say media whipping up Libyan uproar Major Media Promote War on Libya Hague court to open… Continue reading
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Information Clearing House Newsletter 2 March, 2011: Misreporting on Libya – The Anti-Empire Report
2 March, 2011 — Information Clearing House Who is Muammar Gaddafi? By Antonio Cesar Oliveira How can you call someone a dictator leader who overthrew a corrupt monarchy, modernized the country, won the highest HDI in Africa, and applied a direct democracy system of government? www.informationclearinghouse.info/article27593.htm Continue reading