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WHERE IS LIBYA?. WHERE IS LIBYA?. KAMAL ELGHANAI. Libya was peaceful at the time of King Idris Alsanusi (1956-19690). September 1 st 1969: Muammar Gaddafi overthrew the monarchy. H e destroyed political institutions , partities , and the constitution.
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WHERE IS LIBYA? WHERE IS LIBYA?
KAMAL ELGHANAI • Libya was peaceful at the time of King IdrisAlsanusi (1956-19690). • September 1st 1969: Muammar Gaddafi overthrew the monarchy. • He destroyed political institutions ,partities, and the constitution. • He cracked down on anyone whospoke against him. • On April 7th 1976 Gaddafi hanged people in the streets of Benghazi for demonstrating against him. • In 1978, Libya began a war against Chad that lastest 10 years. • On December 21st 1988 Gaddafi ordered bombing of Pan Am flight 103. • In 1992, Gaddafi ordered bombing of Libyan Arab Airlines 1103. • In 1996, Gaddafi ordered the killing of 1200 men in Abu Saleem Prison. • In the Late 1990’s Gaddafi ordered that 450 babies in the city of Benghazi be infected with HIV/AIDS virus.
Suheil Abdurrahman • Events since Febuary 17th: • What are the goals of this revolt? • What is the role of the West?