Civil War

Libya: Background

Libya, a mostly desert and oil-rich country on the southern shores of the Mediterranean Sea with an ancient history, has more recently been renowned for the 42-year rule of the mercurial Col Muammar Gaddafi.

Jacqueline Moudeina: Jusitce as a Prerequisite for Reconciliation

The rights of human beings continue to be violated because the perpetrators of the most atrocious acts enjoy total impunity. The fight against impunity which I lead and which I will win by the Grace of God, is the result of my decision to take the side of those who suffer and whose cries continue to be ignored by the decision makers.

Tawakul Karman: Nobel Peace Prize

Thorn in the Side of Saleh

 

Tom Finn for The Guardian, March 25, 2011

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