Essentials - NATO and Libya - Special Focus (archived)

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NATO and Libya - Special Focus is a collection of articles by leading experts with their latest analysis on the topic of Libya. Feature articles, opinion pieces, and links to pertinent resources and organizations have been collected by NATO Multimedia Library staff here for easy access.

Some of the articles listed below require access to online research databases, which are available to staff working at NATO HQ. If you are unable to access the article(s), please contact the Library.

A good place to start your research is the NATO and Libya portal which contains the latest news and background information about Operation Unified Protector.

The NATO Civil-Military Fusion Centre (CFC)’s Mediterranean Basin team has responded to the situation in Libya with a dedicated web portal providing all the latest news, reports and documents on the ongoing crisis. The portal is divided into five sectors – Security, Humanitarian Response, Human Rights, International and Regional Response and Migration. (Registration is requested) .

Due to the fact that NATO operation for Libya ended on 31 October 2011, the "NATO and Libya - Special Focus" LibGuide will no longer be updated.

For any other information you need on Libya please refer to the NATO and Libya portal page.

31 October 2011

NATO Set to Conclude Its Mission over Libya
BBC News, 31 October 2011
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Nato's mission over Libya is due to formally come to an end at one minute to midnight Libyan time on Monday.
NTC to Reveal Libya’s Weapons; Clinton Says New Leaders Have Complicated Task’ Ahead
Al Arabiya News Channel, 31 October 2011
NATO's Success in Libya
Author(s): Daalder, Ivo H.; Stavridis, James G.
New York Times, 30 October 2011
The Uncertainty in Post-Qaddafi Libya
Author(s): Keilani, Musa
Al Arabiya News Channel, 30 October 2011
Score-settling after Libya’s War Casts Shadow
Al arabiya News Channel, 30 October 2011
ICC’s Ocampo Says ‘Substantial Evidence’ Against Qaddafi Son
Al Arabiya News Channel, 30 October 2011
Gaddaf i: 'He Died an Angry and Disappointed Man'
Author(s): Adler, Katya
BBC News, 30 October 2011
Libya: Gaddafi Son Saif al-Islam Says He Is Innocent
BBC News, 29 October 2011
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Saif al-Islam - the son of slain ex-Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi - says he is innocent of crimes against humanity, an international prosecutor has said.
Hinting at an End to a Curb on Polygamy, Interim Libyan Leader Stirs Anger
Author(s): Nossiter, Adam
New York Times, 29 October 2011
Zimbabwe : PAP Blasts AU Over Libya
AllAfrica.com, 29 October 2011
ICC Says in ‘Informal Talks’ with Qadhafi’s Son (audio file)
UN News & Media, 28 October 2011
Gaddafi Remembered at Prayers in Mali
BBC News, 28 October 2011
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Thousands of Muslims in Mali's capital, Bamako, have held a special prayer service for killed ex-Libyan leader Col Muammar Gaddafi.
French Drawdown Anticipates End of Libyan Mission
Author(s): Streetly, Martin
Jane's Defence Weekly, 28 October 2011
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UK Details Ordnance Fired During Libyan Campaign
Author(s): Ripley, Tim
Jane's Defence Weekly, 28 October 2011
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Spain Recalls Forces from NATO's Libya Mission
Author(s): Ing, David
Jane's Defence Weekly, 28 October 2011
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Libya : Col Gaddafi Son Saif Opens ICC Talks on Surrender
Telegraph, 28 October 2011
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Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, Muammar Gaddafi's fugitive son, who is wanted for crimes against humanity has established indirect contacts with the International Criminal Court on his surrender, the court's chief prosecutor said.
Libya's History Lesson Yet to Be Deciphered
Author(s): Cowell, Alan
New York Times, 28 October 2011
NATO to End Eventful, Divisive Libya Campaign
Los Angeles Times, 28 October 2011
Libyan Intervention Was a Success, Despite the Aftermath's Atrocities
Author(s): Clark, David
Guardian, 28 October 2011
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No military intervention is ever free of moral hazard. But what Nato did in Libya can hardly be called a 'catastrophic failure'
Germany Faces Questions over Alleged Spy Agency Involvement in Libya
Deutsche Welle, 28 October 2011
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After abstaining from the UN vote on the no-fly zone over Libya and opposing NATO's military intervention, Germany faces an inquest over allegations that its spies were involved in tracking Colonel Gadhafi.
Qatar Confirms It Played Major Military Role in NATO’s War against Libya
WorldTribune.com, 27 October 2011
UK Forces' Contribution to Libya Campaign
UK Ministry of Defence, 27 October 2011
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With the announcement today by the United Nations Security Council to end the mandate for operations in Libya, the UK's Chief of Joint Operations (CJO), Air Marshal Sir Stuart Peach, has highlighted the contributions made by UK forces.

28 October 2011

Libya’s New Rulers to Prosecute Killers of Gadhafi
VOANews.com (Voice of America), 27 October 2011
UN Votes to End NATO Mission in Libya With Qaddafi Buried
Author(s): Krause-Jackson, Flavia
Bloomberg, 27 October 2011
Bid to Prevent Libya Missiles Trade
Author(s): Silverman, Rosa
Independent, 27 October 2011
French Defense Minister Sees No Need to Extend NATO’s Libya Mission
Washington Post, 27 October 2011
Saif al-Islam Qaddafi Wants Plane to Surrender; Tunisia Frees Ex-PM al-Baghdadi
Al Arabiya News Channel, 27 October 2011
The Libyan Revolution by the Numbers
Institute for the Study of War, 27 October 2011
Libya’s NTC Says Qaddafi’s Killers Will Face ‘Fair Trial’
Al Arabiya News Channel, 27 October 2011
UN Security Council Votes to End Libya Operations
BBC News, 27 October 2011
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The United Nations Security Council has voted to end international military operations in Libya next Monday.
NATO's Libya Mission To End October 31
Author(s): Krastev, Nikola
Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty, 27 October 2011
If the Libyan War Was About Saving Lives, It Was a Catastrophic Failure
Author(s): Milne, Seumas
Jadaliyya, 27 October 2011
Libya : Security Council Ends Mandate for International Military Operations
UN News Centre, 27 October 2011
UN Security Council Ends NATO Mission in Libya
Author(s): Besheer, Margaret
VOANews.com (Voice of America), 27 October 2011
Libya Vows to Prosecute Gadhafi Killers
VOANews.com (Voice of America), 27 October 2011
UN Votes to End No-fly Zone in Libya
Al Jazeera, 27 October 2011
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Security Council members vote unanimously to end no-fly zone in place since March despite Libyan calls for a delay.
U.N. Votes to End Foreign Intervention in Libya
Author(s): Gladstone, Rick
New York Times, 27 October 2011
Venezuela’s Chavez Says He Won’t Recognize New Government in Libya
Washington Post, 26 October 2011
Libya After Qaddafi
Author(s): Falk, Richard
Nation, 26 October 2011
The Death of the Qaddafi Generation : The Era of Arab Strongmen Comes to an End
Author(s): Bazzi, Mohamad
Foreign Affairs, 21 October 2011
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Unfortunately for him and for Libya, Muammar al-Qaddafi betrayed his own revolution, just as the other Arab strongmen of his generation had. His death marks the end of the rule of these old-style nationalist leaders.
What Post-Qaddafi Libya Has to Learn From Afghanistan
Author(s): Semple, Michael
Foreign Affairs, 21 October 2011
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Arriving in Tripoli just after it fell to the rebels, the author witnessed several similarities between the Libyan capital in 2011 and revolutionary Afghanistan in 1992. They offer valuable lessons on how to avoid catastrophe.

27 October 2011

Russia Moots UN Resolution to Secure Libyan Stockpiles
Author(s): Gelfand, Lauren
Jane's Defence Weekly, 27 October 2011
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Libya – IHRC Expresses Concern over Reports Surrounding Gaddafi’s Death .
Islamic Human Rights Commission, 26 October 2011
Niger Obliged to Cooperate with ICC in Bringing Libya’s Saif al-Islam to Justice
Al Arabiya News Channel, 27 October 2011
Rebels Said to Find Qaddafi Tie in Plot Against Iraq
Author(s): Arango, Tim
New York Times, 26 October 2011
NATO Should Stay in Libya, Says Jalil
Guardian, 26 October 2011
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Interim leader of Libya says Nato should remain in the country for the rest of the year to stop Gaddafi loyalists fleeing
Did Libya's NTC Lose Control of Its Fighters ?
Al Jazeera, 26 October 2011
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Inside Story examines reports of atrocities committed during the final weeks of battle and asks if these were justified.
Libya to NATO : Stay Until the End of the Year
Author(s): Zirulnick, Ariel
Christian Science Monitor, 26 October 2011
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Although NATO seems poised to bring its Libya mission to an end, the transitional government has asked it to remain through the end of 2011 to help ensure security.
Reconciliation in Libya Should Begin, Says UN Envoy (audio file)
UN News & Media, 26 October 2011
Circumstances of Qadhafi’s Death Must Be Investigated, Says UN Envoy (audio file)
UN News & Media, 26 October 2011
Plenty of Destruction in Sirte: UN (audio file)
UN News & Media, 26 October 2011
Sudan Armed Libyan Rebels, Says President Bashir
Author(s): Copnal, James
BBC News, 26 October 2011
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Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir says his country gave military support to the Libyan rebels who overthrew Col Muammar Gaddafi.
Libya's Mustafa Abdel Jalil Asks NATO to Stay Longer
BBC News, 26 October 2011
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The head of Libya's transitional authorities has called for Nato to extend its mission in Libya until the end of the year.
Gaddafi's Home Town Sirte Blasted into the Dark Ages
Author(s): Davies, Wyre
BBC News, 26 October 2011
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Across Libya in recent days, people have been partying, crowds gathering in public places and everyone has been looking forward to building a new country after more than 40 years of stifling, dictatorial rule.
Russia, Namibia Condemn ‘Cold-blooded Execution’ of Qaddafi
Al Arabiya News Channel, 26 October 2011
Libya May Ask U.N. Council to Extend Nno-fly Zone : Envoy
Al Arabiya News Channel, 26 October 2011
Qatar Admits It Had Boots on the Ground in Libya; NTC Seeks Further NATO Help
Al Arabiya News Channel, 26 October 2011
After Liberation, Elections and Security Top Priorities in Libya – UN Official
UN News Centre, 26 October 2011
Libyans Hope for Best after Conflict
Al Jazeera, 26 October 2011
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Tripoli residents discuss priorities as north African nation begins post-war reconstruction.
Qaddafi, Son and Former Defense Aide Buried in Secret Place
Author(s): Fahim, Kareem; Gladstone, Rick
New York Times, 25 October 2011
Outside the Law
Author(s): Posner, Eric A.
Foreign Policy, 25 October 2011
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From flawed beginning to bloody end, the NATO intervention in Libya made a mockery of international law.
NATO/Libya : End of Operation Unified Protector
In: EUROPE DIPLOMACY & DEFENCE, no. 457, 25 October 2011, p. 3-4.
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NATO/Libya : Circumstances of Muammar Gaddafi's Death
InL EUROPE DIPLOMACY & DEFENCE, no. 457, 25 october 2011, p. 4.
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Libye : Kaddafin
Author(s): Soudan, François
In: JEUNE AFRIQUE, no. 2650, 23 octobre 2011, p. 10-13.
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26 October 2011

Insider Describes Saif al-Islam Qaddafi Escape from Bani Walid
Author(s): Golovnina, Maria; Zargoun, Taha
Al Arabiya News Channel, 26 October 2011
Obama Says Qaddafi Deserved ‘Decorum in Death’ Although He Did ‘Terrible Things’
Al Arabiya News Channel, 26 October 2011
Obama Says Qaddafi Missed Chance For Democracy
Radio Free Europe / RAdio Liberty, 26 October 2011
Libya : Fuel Depot Blast Kills in Sirte Kills 100
Telegraph, 25 October 2011
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A fuel tank exploded in Sirte killing more than 100 people less than a week after Col Muammar Gaddafi was captured and killed there.
NTC Says Gaddafi Buried in Secret Grave
Al Jazeera, 25 October 2011
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Burial of deposed Libyan leader, his son Mutassim and an ex-aide marked by prayers offered by his tribe, sources say.
NATO to Lead on Libya Ties, Panetta Says
Author(s): Bumiller, Elisabeth; Fackler, Martin
New York Times, 25 October 2011
For Russia, Qaddafi's Downfall Is No Cause For Celebration
Author(s): Balmforth, Tom
Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty, 25 October 2011
Libyan Government Orders Probe into Gaddafi’s Death
Author(s): Sheridan, Mary Beth; Branigin, William
Washington Post, 25 October 2011
Libya : Fuel Blast 'Kills 50 in Sirte'
BBC News, 25 October 2011
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An explosion at a fuel tank has left more than 50 people dead in the Libyan city of Sirte, officials and local residents have said.
Muammar Gaddafi Buried : End of Gruesome Show
Author(s): Gatehouse, Gabriel
BBC News, 25 October 2011
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The spectacle is over, the queues have gone and that now infamous refrigerated meat container stands empty.
UN Panel Urges Libya to Probe Detainee Violations, Commit to Human Rights
UN News Centre, 25 October 2011
Qaddafi’s Death Should Be a Hopeful Beginning For a New, Democratic Libya
Author(s): Malinowski, Tom
New Republic, 22 October 2011
Una agenda energética para Libia : seguridad, reconstrucción y gobernanza
Author(s): Escribano, Gonzalo
ARI 139/2011, 17 October 2011

25 October 2011

Gaddafi's Body Removed for Burial
Al Jazeera, 25 October 2011
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Libya's NTC appears to have decided that an anonymous grave would ensure the site did not become a shrine.
Signs of Executions Mar Libya Peace .
Author(s): Coker, Margaret
Wall Street Journal, 25 October 2011
Qaddafi to Be Buried Tuesday in Secret Location, Saif al-Islam Trying to Flee Libya : NTC
Al Arabiya News Channel, 25 October 2011
Col Gaddafi 'To Be Buried in Secret, Desert Grave'
BBC News, 25 October 2011
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There are unconfirmed reports that the body of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi is being prepared for burial.
Bodies of Gaddafi Supporters 'Found Executed' in Sirte
BBC News, 24 October 2011
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The bodies of 53 Gaddafi loyalists have been found at a hotel in the Libyan city of Sirte after apparently being executed, a human rights group says.
Press Release Regarding Libya’s Declaration of Liberation
Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 24 October 2011
Gadhafi Remains Popular in Much of Africa's Sahel
Author(s): Stearns, Scott
VOANews.com (Voice of America), 24 October 2011
Libyan NTC Leader : New Government in 2 Weeks
VOANews.com (Voice of America), 24 October 2011
Rights Group to NTC : Probe Apparent Mass Execution
VOANews.com (Voice of America), 24 October 2011
The Rights of a Deposed Despot: Libyans Don't Really Give a Hoot
Author(s): Walt, Vivienne
Time, 24 October 2011
In Libya, Massacre Site Is Cleaned Up, Not Investigated
Author(s): Fahim, Kareem; Nossiter, Adam
New York Times, 24 October 2011
Before Qaddafi’s Death, U.S. Debated His Future
Author(s): Landler, Mark
New York Times, 24 October 2011
NATO Winds Down Libyan War Effort after 26,000 Air Missions
Author(s): Hopkins, Nick; Norton-Taylor, Richard
Guardian, 20 October 2011
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Experts doubt that the operation could be repeated elsewhere, while Nato is criticised for undermining the role of the UN
Why Qaddafi's Death Is Significant
Author(s): Sharqieh, Ibrahim
Brookings Institution, 20 October 2011
Jubilation and Hard Work Ahead for Libya
Author(s): Hamid, Shadi
Brookings Institution, 20 October 2011
Qaddafi's End, the Mideast's Future
Author(s): Hamid, Shadi
Brookings Institution, 20 October 2011
Albright: Gadhafi's Death A 'Watershed Moment'
NPR, 20 October 2011

24 October 2011

NTC Declares 'Liberation of Libya'
Al Jazeera, 24 October 2011
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Transitional council declares end of hostilities in conflict with Gaddafi, as NTC leader vows polls within eight months.
Western Powers Hail Libya’s ‘New Era’ amid Lack of Clear Qaddafi Burial Plans
Al Arabiya News Channel, 24 October 2011
Libya Declares Liberation with an Islamic Tone
Author(s): Sheridan, Mary Beth
Washington Post, 24 October 2011
Operations in Libya to Continue as Long as Necessary
UK Ministry of Defense, 24 October 2011
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Following yesterday's announcement by Libya's National Transitional Council that the country has now been fully liberated, UK Defence Secretary Philip Hammond has said that NATO operations there will continue for as long as necessary, but not a moment longer.
NATO and UN to Wind Down Military Intervention in Libya
Author(s): Biedermann, Ferry
National, 23 October 2011
Obama Congratulates Libyans on Their Liberation Day
Author(s): Garamone, Jim
US Department of Defense, 23 October 2011
Libya's New Rulers Declare Country Liberated
BBC News, 23 October 2011
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Libya's transitional government has declared national liberation before a jubilant crowd in Benghazi, where the revolt against Muammar Gaddafi began.
UN Renews Commitment to Support Libya as New Leaders Declare Liberation
UN News Centre, 23 October 2011
U.S. Backs Possible U.N. Probe into Circumstances of Qaddafi’s Death
Author(s): Dunham, Will
Al Arabiya News Channel, 23 October 2011
Libya’s Interim PM to Step Down and a New Premier to Be Chosen after a Month
Al Arabiya News Channel, 23 October 2011
Revolution Won, Top Libyan Official Vows a New and More Pious State
Author(s): Nossiter, Adam; Fahim, Kareem
New York Times, 23 October 2011
Libya's Image 'Stained' by Gaddafi Death - Hammond
BBC News, 23 October 2011
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Defence Secretary Philip Hammond has said the new Libyan government's reputation has been "a little bit stained" by the killing of Col Gaddafi.
Obama Hails Libya’s Liberation While Clinton Supports Calls for Investigating Death of Gadhafi
Washington Post, 23 October 2011
Libyan Leaders Declare National Liberation From Qaddafi’s Rule
Author(s): Fam, Mariam; Galal, Ola
Business Week, 23 October 2011
Gaddafi's Final Hours : NATOo and the SAS Helped Rebels Drive Hunted Leader into Endgame in a Desert Drain
Author(s): Farmer, Ben
Telegraph, 22 October 2011
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As the sun rose over the shell of Sirte on Thursday, Ben Farmer, the only British newspaper journalist left in the city, found it was immediately apparent that something had changed.
Gaddafi Death : The Bloody Birth of a New Libya
Author(s): Bowen, Jeremy
BBC News, 22 October 2011
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The death of Muammar Gaddafi has removed a big problem for this country's transition rulers. It has also imbued the new Libya with original sin it may regret.
Gadhafi Death Marks End of NATO Mission
Author(s): Ridgwell, Henry
VOANews.com (Voice of America), 22 October 2011
In His Last Days, Qaddafi Wearied of Fugitive’s Life
Author(s): Fahim, Kareem
New York Times, 22 October 2011
Jubilant Fighters Return to Cradle of Libya’s Revolt
Author(s): Nossiter, Adam
New York Times, 22 October 2011
Many in Sub-Saharan Africa Mourn Qaddafi’s Death
Author(s): Kron, Josh
New York Times, 22 October 2011
NTC Chairman Jibril Outlines Libyan Challenges at World Economic Forum Special Meeting
AllAfrica.com, 22 October 2011
Libya : Now the Hard Part
Author(s): Vicenzino, Marco
Politico, 22 October 2011
NATO Sets Date to End Operation in Libya
Author(s): Chu, Henry
Los Angeles Times, 22 October 2011
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The secretary-general declares mission accomplished in light of Moammar Kadafi's death, and says NATO troops will end their involvement by Oct. 31.
Panetta Speaks on Libya
Politico, 21 October 2011
Panetta Lauds NATO, Partners for Libya Operation
Author(s): Parrish, Karen
US Department of Defense, 21 October 2011
As Libya Takes Stock, Moammar Kadafi's Hidden Riches Astound
Author(s): Richter, Paul
Los Angeles Times, 21 October 2011
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New estimates of the former leader's assets — more than $200 billion — are called 'staggering.' If they prove true, he would rank among the world's most rapacious leaders.
Seeing Limits to ‘New’ Kind of War in Libya
Author(s): Shanker, Thom; Schmitt, Eric
New York Times, 21 October 2011
Gadhafi's Killing in Libya Has Repercussions for Syria
Author(s): Presutti, Carolyn
VOANews.com (Voice of America), 21 October 2011
U.S. and U.N. Demand Details From Libyan Leaders on How Qaddafi Died
Author(s): Fahim, Kareem; Gladstone, Rick
New York Times, 21 October 2011
The Death of the Qaddafi Generation : The Era of Arab Strongmen Comes to an End
Author(s): Bazzi, Mohamad
Foreign Affairs, 21 October 2011
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Unfortunately for him and for Libya, Muammar al-Qaddafi betrayed his own revolution, just as the other Arab strongmen of his generation had. His death marks the end of the rule of these old-style nationalist leaders.
NATO Says It Didn't Know Kadafi Was in Targeted Libyan Convoy
Los Angeles Times, 21 October 2011
French Air Power Begins, Ends NATO Air Campaign Over Libya
Author(s): Viscusi, Gregory; Lerman, David
San Francisco Chronicle, 21 October 2011
NATO Expected to Halt Libya Operations
Author(s): Tigner, Brooks
Jane's Defence Weekly, 21 October 2011
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L’Afrique sans Kadhafi : le cas du Tchad
Rapport Afrique ; 180
International Crisis Group, 21 October 2011
NATO, Partners Agree to End Libya Mission
Author(s): Garamone, Jim
US Department of Defense, 21 October 2011
Libya : UN Human Rights Office Calls for Probe into Qadhafi’s Death
UN News Centre, 21 October 2011
U.S. Permanent Representative to NATO Ambassador Ivo Daalder On NATO Operations in Libya
Embassy of the United States, Brussels, Belgium, 21 October 2011
NATO Air Strategy Gains Renewed Praise
Author(s): Barnes, Julian E.; Entous, Adam
Wall Street Journal, 21 October 2011
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Alliance Action Was Beset by Skepticism and Logistical Shortcomings, but Many Call It Template for Future Interventions.
Libya's New Era and UK Engagement
Author(s): Dalton, Richard
Chatham House, 21 October 2011
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Libya's revolution has succeeded but now reconstruction begins. This means restoring normal life after bloody fighting, repairing physical damage, building a new government underpinned by democracy, ordering the economy to minimize corruption and use the country's wealth fairly between regions and classes, and legislating for a free society built on the rule of law and freedom of expression.
Kadafi Slain Against a Backdrop of NATO Support
Author(s): Chu, Henry; Cloud, David S.
Los Angeles Times, 21 October 2011
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The seven-month bombing campaign gave the Libyan revolutionaries a key weapon. It also exposed the uncertain future of the world's most powerful military bloc.
Hammond - Proud of Armed Forces' Role in Libya
UK Ministry of Defence, 21 October 2011
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Defence Secretary Philip Hammond has spoken to the press this morning, following the death yesterday of Colonel Gaddafi, saying the British people can be extremely proud of our Armed Forces' part in allowing Libyans to liberate themselves.
World Leaders Look to New Libyan Future after Gadhafi's Death
Deutsche Welle, 21 October 2011
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World leaders have hailed the end of the Gadhafi regime but have warned that the road to recovery will be long. Former Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi was shot dead Thursday after being captured in his hometown Sirte.
After Qaddafi, Libya's Daunting Path
Author(s): Haass, Richard N.; Takeyh, Ray; Husain, Ed
Council on Foreign Relations, 20 October 2011
Mogadishu on the Mediterranean ?
Author(s): Caryl, Christian
Foreign Affairs, 20 October 2011
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Muammar al-Qaddafi is dead. Now comes the hard part -- preventing Libya from turning into another Somalia.
La justice doit régner en Libye après la mort du colonel Mouammar Kadhafi
Amnesty International, 20 octobre 2011
In Libyan Conflict, European Power Was Felt
Author(s): Knowlton, Brian
New York Times, 20 October 2011
Obama Says NATO’s Strength Key to Success in Libya Mission
Author(s): Brower, Kate Andersen
Business Week, 20 October 2011
Qaddafi's Death Leaves a Libya that Must Build Itself from Scratch
Author(s): Murphy, Dan
Christian Science Monitor, 20 October 2011
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Muammar Qaddafi's government was one of a kind, with no independent institutions. That means Libya's new government has nothing, good or bad, to build on.
In Qaddafi's End, New NATO Challenges
Author(s): Husain, Ed
Council on Foreign Relations, 20 October 2011
Libya : Now the Hard Part Starts
Author(s): Haass, Richard N.
Council on Foreign Relations, 20 October 2011

21 October 2011

France Says NATO Operation in Libya ‘Must Now Conclude’
Al Arabiya News Channel, 21 October 2011
Doctor Claims Qaddafi Was Killed after Capture; U.N. Calls for Investigation into Death
Author(s): Ajbaili, Mustapha
Al Arabiya News Channel, 21 October 2011
Iran Hails Death of Long-Time Ally Qaddafi as ‘Great Victory’
Al Arabiya News Channel, 21 October 2011
What Does Gaddafi's Death Mean for Africa ?
Author(s): Chothia, Farouk
BBC News, 21 October 2011
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A grandson of Nelson Mandela is named Gadaffi - a sign of how popular the late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi once was in South Africa and many other African countries.
UN Human Rights Office Urges Qaddafi Probe, NATO Mission Set To End
Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty, 21 October 2011
Accounts Emerge of Gaddafi's Final Moments
Al Jazeera, 21 October 2011
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Witness accounts and grainy footage offer partial glimpses into the former Libyan leader's last stand.
Last Modified: 21 Oct 2011 03:27
Analysis: Reactions to Gaddafi's Death
Author(s): Horesh, Roxanne; Bollier, Sam
Al Jazeera, 21 October 2011
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Analysts, activists, academics and ambassadors share their reactions to the death of the longtime Libyan leader.
Libya Plans Secret Burial for Muammar Gaddafi
BBC News, 21 October 2011
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Libyan authorities are planning a secret burial within the next few hours for ousted leader Muammar Gaddafi following his capture and death.
Libya after Qaddaf i: Is NTC Ready for Next Challenges ?
Author(s): Maclean, William
Al Arabiya News Channel, 21 October 2011
Qaddafi’s Security Chief Shares Account of Former Leader’s Last Moments
Author(s): Ajbaili, Mustapha
Al Arabiya News Channel, 21 October 2011
Lessons from Libya : What Lies Ahead for Arab Uprisings ?
Author(s): Khan, Muna
Al Arabiya News Channel, 21 October 2011
Qaddafi Killed, Say Libya's Interim Leaders; US, NATO Scramble to Confirm
Author(s): Zirulnick, Ariel
Christian Science Monitor, 20 October 2011
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Muammar Qaddafi was killed as he attempted to flee his last remaining stronghold of Sirte, according Libya's National Transitional Council.
Violent End to an Era as Qaddafi Dies in Libya
Author(s): Fahim, Kareem; Shadid, Anthony; Gladstone, Rick
New York Times, 20 October 2011
Muammar Gaddafi Killed in Sirte
Al Jazeera, 20 October 2011
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NTC military chief says toppled leader died of wounds following capture near his hometown of Sirte.
President Obama on Announcement of Death of Libya’s Qadhafi
Embassy of the United States, Brussels, Belgium, 20 October 2011
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REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT ON THE DEATH OF MUAMMAR QADDAFI
What Qadhafi's Death Means
Author(s): Joshi, Shashank
RUSI (Royal United Services Institute), 21 October 2011
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The death of Colonel Qadhafi rids the world of a tyrant, but it is no milestone in the Arab Spring. To focus on the departed dictator is to miss the real story, and abstract notions of 'closure' won't magically translate into stable government.
Libyans Asked to Unite Following Qadhafi’s Death (audio file)
UN News & Media Radio, 20 October 2011
Preparing for a post-Qadhafi Era (audio file)
UN News & Media Radio, 20 October 2011
EU : Qaddafi's Death Marks End of 'Despotism'
Author(s): Brand, Constantin
European Voice, 20 October 2011
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EU leaders call for a “broad-based reconciliation process” following the death of the former Libyan leader.
Libyan PM Says Qaddafi Died from Bullet to Head; Who Pulled the Trigger ?
Al Arabiya News Channel, 20 October 2011
Sirte Falls to National Transitional Council Fighters, Ending a Two-Month Siege
Al Arabiya News Channel, 20 October 2011
Obama : Gadhafi’s Death Marks End of Painful Era for Libya
Author(s): Garamone, Jim
US Department of Defense, 20 October 2011
NATO Operation ‘Over’ When NTC Declares Libya Free; U.S. Drone Hit Same Convoy Bombed by French Jet
Al Arabiya News Channel, 20 October 2011
Arabs See Muammar Qaddafi’s Death as Message to Rulers
Author(s): Fayed, Shaimaa; Awad, Marwa
Al Arabiya News Channel, 20 October 2011
International Leaders Hail Qaddafi’s Death as ‘Historic’ for Libya
Al Arabiya News Channel, 20 October 2011
Eight-Month Struggle : Timeline of Libyan Revolution
Al Arabiya News Channel, 20 October 2011
NATO Aircraft Struck Pro-Qaddafi Vehicles near Sirte
Al Arabiya News Channel, 20 October 2011
Qaddafi Death Ends Four Decades Of Brutality, Eccentric Excess
Author(s): Recknagel, Charles
Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty, 20 October 2011
An Open Door in Libya
Author(s): Chivvis, Christopher S.; Wehrey, Frederic
CNN, 20 October 2011
Libyans Must Come Together and Reconcile after Qadhafi’s Reported Death – Ban
UN News Centre, 20 October 2011
Eccentricity, Repression Marked Gadhafi's Rule
Author(s): McKellogg, JulieAnn
VOANews.com (Voice of America), 20 October 2011
NATO Learns Key Lessons in Libya Campaign
Author(s): Pessin, Al
VOANews.com (Voice of America), 20 October 2011
Libya's Gadhafi Shot to Death in Sirte
VOANews.com (Voice of America), 20 October 2011
Fate of Qaddafi Places Focus on Arab Spring’s ‘Hard Road’
Author(s): Kirkpatrick, David D.
New York Times, 20 October 2011
After Making Capture in Pipe, Displaying the Trophies of War
Author(s): Fahim, Kareem
New York Times, 20 October 2011
Libya's Lessons
Author(s): Thompson, Mark
Time, 20 October 2011
World Looks Warily to Libya's Future
Author(s): Satter, Raphael G.
Time, 21 October 2011
Gaddafi's Final Run: The End of the Colonel's Long, Weird Ride
Author(s); Walt, Vivienne
Time, 20 October 2011
Violent End to an Era as Qaddafi Dies in Libya
Author(s): Fahim, Kareem; Shadid, Anthony; Gladstone, Rick
New York Times, 20 October 2011
Libya 20 May - 30 June 2011
International Stabilisation Response Team (ISRT)
UK Department for International Development, June 2011

20 October 2011

Breaking News: Libya Celebrates at News of Gaddafi's Death
Author(s): Walt, Vivienne
Time, 20 October 2011
Qaddafi Is Dead, Libyan Officials Say
Author(s): Fahim, Kareem
New York Times, 20 October 2011
Gadhafi's 42-Year Reign Marked By Controversy
VOANews.com (Voice of America), 20 October 2011
Libyan Forces 'Capture Gaddafi'
BBC News, 20 October 2011
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Commanders for Libya's transitional authorities say they have captured ousted leader Col Muammar Gaddafi.
Libyan TV Reports 'Capture' of Gaddafi
Al jazeera, 20 October 2011
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Unconfirmed reports say that toppled leader is in a critical condition and the head of his armed forces has been killed.
Intense Fighting Continues in Sirte
Al Jazeera, 20 October 2011
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Battle rages on in Gaddafi's hometown as Libya's acting prime minister expresses fears of a strengthened insurgency.
Reports Say Gadhafi Killed in Libya
Author(s): Arrott, Elizabeth
VOANews.com (Voice of America), 20 October 2011
Clinton’s Visit to Tripoli Lets Obama Show Libya Results
Author(s): Gienger, Viola
Bloomberg, 19 October 2011
Libya’s New Rulers to Compensate Fighters; Sirte Battle Rages on
Al Arabiya News Channel, 19 October 2011
Algerian and British Ministers Discuss Exiled Qaddafi Family
Al Arabiya News Channel, 19 October 2011
NATO Says It Iis ‘Very Close’ to Decision to Terminate Libya Operation
Washington Post, 18 October 2011
Remarks With Libyan Prime Minister Mahmoud Jibril
US Department of State, 18 October 2011

19 October 2011

U.S. Weighed Cyber Attack in Libya War; NTC Still Fighting Qaddafi Troops in Sirte
Al Arabiya News Channel, 19 October 2011
Clinton in Libya Vows Support For Democracy
Author(s): Arrott, Elizabeth
VOANews.com (Voice of America), 18 October 2011
In Tripoli, Clinton Pledges U.S. Help to a ‘Free Libya’
Author(s): Myers, Steven Lee
New York Times, 18 October 2011
HMS York Returns to Libya
UK Ministry of Defence, 18 October 2011
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HMS York left Portsmouth yesterday to return to Libya and relieve HMS Liverpool in support of NATO's ongoing Operation UNIFIED PROTECTOR.
NATO: End in Sight As Libya Mission Continues
Author(s): Miles, Donna
US Department of Defense, 18 October 2011
Libya : US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in Tripoli
BBC News, 18 October 2011
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US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is in Libya on an unannounced visit aimed at showing support for the Libyan people and building ties.
Libya Conflic t: Payback Time for Gaddafi's Home of Sirte
Author(s): Davies, Wyre
BBC News, 18 October 2011
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Whatever favours Col Muammar Gaddafi may have bestowed upon Sirte while he was in power, it is certainly payback time now.
Clinton in Tripoli Seeks to Bolster Ties with Post-Qaddafi Libya
Al Arabiya News Channel, 18 October 2011
Clinton Pledges Increased Aid for Libya
Al Jazeera, 18 October 2011
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Making an unannounced visit, US secretary of state praises those who "stood up against a dictator's aggression".
US Considered Cyber Attacks on Libya
Author(s): Keymer, Eleanor
Jane's Defence Weekly, 18 October 2011
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EU/Libya : Closure of EUFOR Libya
In: EUROPE DIPLOMACY &DEFENCE, no. 455, 18 October 2011, p. 4.
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Battle for a Holdout City Stalls Healing in Libya
Author(s): Fahim, Kareem
New York Times, 18 October 2011

18 October 2011

Libyan Forces in Control of Most of Bani Walid; Still Face Pockets of Resistance
Al Arabiya News Channel, 18 October 2011
Libyan Fighters Claim Capture of Bani Walid
Al Jazeera, 18 October 2011
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NTC military commanders say 95 per cent of Gaddafi stronghold has fallen, despite some pockets of resistance.
U.S. Cyberweapons Had Been Considered to Disrupt Gaddafi’s Air Defenses
Author(s): Nakashima, Ellen
Washington Post, 18 October 2011
Libya : Khamis Gaddafi Reported to Have Been Killed Again
Telegraph, 17 October 2011
Gaddafi Stronghold Bani Walid Falls
Author(s): Chulov, Martin
Guardian, 17 October 2011
After Libya : The Need to Revise the War Powers Resolution
Author(s): Economou, Chris
International Affairs Review, 17 October 2011
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The debate over U.S. involvement in NATO’s Libya mission shows that Congress must revise the War Powers Resolution and ensure effective oversight of future military operations.
UK Operations over Libya Continue
Defence Professionals, 17 October 2011
Chairman of NATO Military Committee Praises France for the Critical Contribution to Alliance’s Operations
Defence Professionals, 17 October 2011
Tiny Kingdom's Huge Role in Libya Draws Concern
Author(s): Dagher, Sam; Levinson, Charles; Coker, Margaret
Wall Street Journal, 17 October 2011
William Hague Arrives in Tripoli
Author(s): Wintour, Patrick
Guardian, 17 October 2011
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British foreign secretary to hold talks with National Transitional Council on an end to war in Libya
Libya's Leaders Still Haven't Found Gadhafi
Author(s): Walker, Portia
USA Today, 17 October 2011
Libyans Destroy ‘Symbol of Tyranny’; TV Confirms Death of Khamis Qaddafi
Al Arabiya News Channel, 17 October 2011
Libyan Fighters Raise Flag over Qaddafi Desert Redoubt of Bani Walid
Al Arabiya News Channel, 17 October 2011
U.S. Debated Cyberwarfare in Attack Plan on Libya
Author(s): Schmitt, Eric; Shanker, Thom
New York Times, 17 October 2011
US Works to Halt Spread of Libyan MANPADS
Author(s): Tigner, Brooks
Jane's Defence Weekly, 17 October 2011
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Libyans Hope to Discard a University’s Dark Past
Author(s): Barnard, Anne
New York Times, 16 October 2011
Libya Survivor Sheds Light on Piles of Bodies around Surt
Author(s): Sherlock, Ruth
Los Angeles Times, 16 October 2011
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A former prisoner of Kadafi loyalists says dozens of bound men with gunshot wounds had also been inmates of the deposed leader's forces. Transitional government fighters say loyalists executed them.
By Overreaching in Libya, NATO Has Left Syria to Fend Alone
Author(s): Zenko, Micah
Council on Foreign Relations, 11 October 2011
Ellamy : premiers bilans
Author(s): Steuer, Guillaume
AIR & COSMOS, no. 2282, 7 octobre 2011, p. 36-37.
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Lessons From Libya
Author(s): Fulghum, David A.; Butler, Amy
In: AVIATION WEEK & SPACE TECHNOLOGY, vol. 173, no. 34, 26 September 2011, p. 31-32.
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Clever algorithms turn massive amounts of sensor data into usable information

17 October 2011

Libyan Interim Fighters 'Enter Bani Walid'
Al Jazeera, 17 October 2011
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NTC military commanders say they met heavy resistance from Gaddafi loyalists in the town, 170km southeast of Tripoli.
NTC Forces Reported Inside Bani Walid
Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty, 17 October 2011
Libya Conflict : NTC Forces Claim Bani Walid Advance
BBC News, 17 October 2011
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Forces loyal to Libya's interim authorities say they have entered Bani Walid, one of the last towns still loyal to Col Muammar Gaddafi.
In Qaddafi’s Hometown, Residents Accuse NTC Fighters of Revenge
Author(s): El Gamal, Rania
Al Arabiya News Channel, 17 October 2011
Libya Fighters Search Capital for Opponents After Firefight With Loyalists
Author(s): Fam, Mariam
Bloomberg, 16 October 2011
Pakistan Recognizes the National Transition Council Government in Libya
Author(s): Ali, Mohsin
GulfNews.com, 16 October 2011
Libya's Fighting Continues in Surt, Renews in Tripoli
Author(s): Sherlock, Ruth
Los Angeles Times, 15 October 2011
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Revolutionary forces pursue the last pro-Kadafi fighters in Surt, and reports say the former leader's loyalists mount a small uprising in the capital.
L'Otan tire les leçons de la guerre de Libye
Author(s): Lasserre, Isabelle
Figaro, 15 octobre 2011
Fighting Erupts in Libyan Capital, 3 Killed
VOANews.com (Voice of America), 15 October 2011
Heightened Security in Libya's Capital Following Clashes
VOANews.com (Voice of America), 15 October 2011
Qaddafi-Era Flag Is Said to Have Set Off Gunfire in Tripoli
Author(s): Fahim, Kareem
New York Times, 14 October 2011
AP Interview : NATO Chief Says Libya Operation Showcased Europe’s Commitment to Alliance
Washington Post, 14 October 2011
Senior US Official Says Terrorist Groups Interested in Libya’s Missing Shoulder-Fired Missiles
Washington Post, 14 October 2011
U.S. Launches Campaign to Track Down Libyan Missiles
Author(s): Sheridan, Mary Beth
Washington Post, 14 October 2011
Libya War Nears End with Battles for Sirte
Author(s): Gelfand, Lauren
Jane's Defence Weekly, 14 October 2011
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14 October 2011

UK Operations over Libya Continue
UK Ministry of Defence, 14 October 2011
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Royal Navy ships and Royal Air Force aircraft have continued operations this week to help safeguard the Libyan people as part of NATO's Operation UNIFIED PROTECTOR.
Gaddafi 'Being Tracked by Satellite'
Al Jazeera, 14 October 2011
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Senior official says NTC knows fugitive former Libyan leader's whereabouts in southern desert, as Sirte fighting rages.
Libya's Gadhafi Loyalists Fight to Hold Sirte
VOANews.com (Voice of America), 13 October 2011
Libya’s Missing Missiles Find Its Way in Sinai’s Black-Market in Egypt
Al Arabiya News Channel, 13 October 2011
Nuclear Lesson from Libya : Don't Be Like Qaddafi. Be like Kim
Author(s): Daley, Tad
Christian Science Monitor, 13 October 2011
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The US-NATO intervention and fall of Qaddafi in Libya sent this troubling message to the world: Get a nuclear weapon, and you can stick around. Give it up, and you’re gone. It's time to offer states real security guarantees for disarmament and disavow the nuclear double standard.
Die-hard Qaddafi Loyalists in Last Ditch Libya Battle; NATO Deal Reopens Airspace
Al Ararbiya News Channel, 13 October 2011
Making Sense of the Chaos in Libya's Prisons
BBC News, 13 October 2011
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In the chaotic fallout from Col Muammar Gaddafi's ousting as Libya leader, allegations have swirled that the country's prisons have become hotbeds of abuse and injustice. The BBC's Caroline Hawley in Tripoli meets one civilian who is determined to buck the apparent trend.
Libyan Campaign to Cost UK £300 Million
Author(s): Anderson, Guy
Jane's Defence Weekly, 13 October 2011
Libya Fighters Say Capture of Surt Is Near
Author(s): Fahim, Kareem
New York Times, 12 October 2011
The End of the Responsibility to Protect ?
Author(s): Keeler, Chris
Foreign Policy Journal, 12 October 2011
Responsibility to Protect in Libië
Author(s): Homan, C.
In: ARMEX, nr. 5, oktober 2011, p. 26-27.
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13 October 2011

Smuggled Libyan Weapons Flood into Egypt
Author(s): Fadel, Leila
Washington Post, 13 October 2011
Libya's NTC Accused of Detainee Abuse
Al Jazeera, 13 October 2011
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Leading rights group says beatings and ill-treatment common among prisoners, few of whom see trial.
Rights Group Urges Libya's NTC to End Arbitrary Detentions
VOANews.com (Voice of America), 13 October 2011
NTC Claims It Has Captured Qaddafi Son in Family Hometown Sirte
Al Arabiya News Channel, 13 October 2011
NTC Says Qaddafi’s Son Is Still at Large; Battles in Sirte and Bani Walid Rage On
Al Arabiya News Channel, 13 October 2011
Minister in Tripoli Blasts Qatari Aid to Militia Groups .
Auhtor(s): Levinson, Charles
Wall Street Journal, 12 October 2011
Ayman al-Zawahiri Calls on Libyans to Adopt Sharia Law
Telegraph, 12 October 2011
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Ayman al-Zawahiri, the al-Qaeda leader, has praised Libyan rebels for seizing Tripoli, in his latest video, urging them to adopt sharia law
Libya : Gaddafi Forces Ppushed Back' in Sirte
BBC News, 12 October 2011
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Heavy fighting has continued in the Libyan city of Sirte, with loyalist fighters holding out in just two small areas, anti-Gaddafi commanders say.
New Qaeda Chief Urges Islamic Rule in Libya
Al Arabiya News Channel, 12 October 2011
NATO 'Surprised' at Resistance of Ghadaffi Forces
Author(s): Tigner, Brooks
Jane's Defence Weekly, 12 October 2011
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Gurkhas Help Support Libya Operations
UK Ministry of Defence, 12 October 2011
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A small but highly-motivated team of Gurkhas is working hard behind the scenes with the RAF at Gioia del Colle, in southern Italy, to provide essential communication lines for the NATO-led missions over Libya.
Views Differ on Restoring Libyan Oil Output
Author(s): Kanter, James
New York Times, 11 October 2011
Libye : deux charniers découverts près de Tripoli
Jeune Afrique, 6 octobre 2011
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Les autorités libyennes ont annoncé avoir découvert deux nouveaux charniers près de Tripoli, à peine quinze jours après avoir mis la main sur les restes de 1700 prisonniers à Abou Salim.
Detention Abuses Staining the New Libya
Amnesty International, October 2011
Libya : Dream versus Reality
Author(s): Lewis, William
In: MEDITERRANEAN QUARTERLY, vol. 22, no. 3, Summer 2011, p. 42-52.
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12 October 2011

Libya's Interim Leader Predicts Sirte Victory by End of Week
Author(s): Zirulnick, Ariel
Christian Science Monitor, 11 October 2011
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A Sirte victory would end the protracted battle for Qaddafi's hometown and allow a new government to be established. Delay could increase the likelihood of rifts in Libya's future leadership.
NATO: Ongoing Resistance by Pro-Gadhafi Forces in Libya is ‘Surprising’
Washington Post, 11 October 2011
Libya Fighters Set to Gain Full Control Over Sirte, Nato Says
Author(s): Alexander, Caroline
Bloomberg, 11 October 2011
Le Canada appuie la transition en Libye
Cyberpresse, 11 octobre 2011
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Le Canada s'est engagé à verser 10 millions $ pour aider la Libye à sécuriser des stocks d'armes et pour appuyer la transition vers la démocratie dans ce pays.
Libya : NATO Surprised by Pro-Gaddafi Sirte Resistance
BBC News, 11 October 2011
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Nato officials say they are surprised that pro-Gaddafi fighters are continuing to wage such fierce resistance in the Libyan city of Sirte.

11 October 2011

NTC: Gaddafi Fighters Cornered in Sirte
Al Jazeera, 11 October 2011
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Battles continue in toppled Libyan leader's hometown as his loyalists put up resistance despite suffering setbacks.
U.S. Officials : Libya May Have Lost Anti-aircraft Missiles
Author(s): Michaels, Jim
USA Today, 10 October 2011
Libyan Official Says Gadhafi Likely Hiding in Vast Desert in Southwestern Border Area
Washington Post, 10 October 2011
Libya Operation Success despite Economic Crisis: NATO Chief
Al Arabiya News Channel, 10 October 2011
Libya Conflict : Pro-Gaddafi Troops 'Cornered' in Sirte
BBC News, 10 October 2011
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Libya's interim government forces say they have pro-Gaddafi troops "cornered" in two small areas of Sirte.
Libya's Transitional Government Faces Human Rights Challenges
VOANews.com (Voice of America), 10 October 2011
Libyan NTC: Gadhafi-Backers Cornered in Sirte
VOANews.com (Voice of america), 10 October 2011
NATO Commander Says Resilience of Qaddafi Loyalists Is Surprising
Author(s): Schmitt, Eric
New York Times, 10 October 2011
NATO/Libya : Operations Come to an End and Process of Lessons Learned Begins
In: EUROPE DIPLOMACY & DEFENCE, no. 452, 8 October 2011, p. 1-2.
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10 October 2011

Libyan Fighters Push Deeper into Sirte
Al Jazeera, 10 October 2011
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NTC forces say they are preparing to fight street by street in the face of stubborn resistance from Gaddafi loyalists.
RAF Strikes More Targets in Sirte
UK Ministry of Defence, 10 October 2011
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RAF aircraft have struck further targets in Sirte and Bani Walid over recent days as NATO continues operations over Libya to enforce United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1973.
NTC Fighters Capture Parts of Gadhafi Stronghold of Sirte
Author(s): Yeranian, Edward
VOANews.com (Voice of America), 9 October 2011
Fighters Enter City Once Home to Qaddafi
Author(s): Fahim, Kareem
New York Times, 9 October 2011
Libya Conflict : Gaddafi Town Sirte 'Close to Falling'
BBC News, 9 October 2011
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Interim government forces in Libya have made significant gains in the battle for the city of Sirte - hometown of the fugitive leader Col Muammar Gaddafi.
Libyan Fighters Taking Kadafi's Hometown Street by Street
Author(s): Sherlock, Ruth
Los Angeles Times, 9 October 2011
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Optimism rises in the ranks battling to take Surt from Moammar Kadafi loyalists, but there may still be a hard fight ahead for the final quadrants of the city.
Saudi Arabia to Continue Production at Current Rate Despite Libya’s Return to Market, Says Oil Minister
Al Arabiya News Channel, 9 October 2011
Libye : Aide alimentaire du PAM à 47.000 déplacés en Libye
Afrique en ligne, 9 octobre 2011
Panetta Praises Libya Campaign, Thanks Troops
Author(s): Ramirez, Luis
VOANew.com (Voice of America), 7 October 2011
Libyan NTC Vows Sirte Offensive Will End Conflict
Author(s): Gelfand, Lauren
Jane's Defence Weekly, 7 October 2011
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In Libya, UN Calls on All Sides to Respect Human Rights as Battle for Sirte Nears End
UN News Centre, 7 October 2011
Some Guidelines Met for Ending Libya Mission, Official Says
Author(s): Pellerin, Cheryl
US Department of Defense, 7 October 2011
Length of Libya Mission Divides NATO Leaders
Author(s): Barnes, Julian E.
Wall Street Journal, 7 October 2011
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U.S. Says Air Campaign Should Continue.
RAF Tornados Clock Up 7,000 Flying Hours over Libya
UK Ministry of Defence, 7 October 2011
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RAF Tornados operating in support of NATO's Operation UNIFIED PROTECTOR to protect the civilian population of Libya from attack have now clocked up over 7,000 flying hours.
NATO Sets Out Goals to End Libya Mission
Space War, 6 October 2011
RAF Medics Help Keep Planes Flying over Libya
UK Ministry of Defence, 6 October 2011
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Helping to keep the UK's aircrew and support staff fit and healthy and flying aircraft over Libya in support of NATO's Operation UNIFIED PROTECTOR is a team of RAF medical staff.
NATO Is Not Yet Willing to Halt Its Libya Operations
Author(s): Erlanger, Steven; Castle, Stephen
New York Times, 6 October 2011
NATO Not Halting Libya Air War Yet, Leon Panetta Says
Author(s): Cloud, David S.
Los Angeles Times, 6 October 2011
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The missions will continue as long as combat persists between the provisional government's fighters and Moammar Kadafi loyalists, U.S. Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta says after talks in Brussels.
SecDef Admits There’s No Clear Plan on Libya
Author(s): Baldor, Lolita C.
ArmyTimes, 6 October 2011
Libya : Beyond Regime Change
Author(s):Boesen, Henrik; Larsen, Lindbo
DIIS Policy Brief, October 2011
Danish Institute for International Studies
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NATO's intervention highlights the political risks connected with regime change

7 October 2011

Libya NTC Interim Forces Launch Sirte Attack
BBC News, 7 October 2011
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Forces loyal to Libya's transitional government have launched a major assault on the city of Sirte, one of the last Gaddafi strongholds.
Ministers Determined to Pursue Operation in Libya as Long as Threats Persist
NATO, 6 October 2011
NATO Is Not Yet Willing to Halt Its Libya Operations
Author(s): Erlanger, Steven; Castle, Stephen
New York Times, 6 October 2011
Qaddafi Urges Followers to ‘Rise Up’ and Fill the Streets
Author(s): Gladstone, Rick
New York Times, 6 October 2011
NATO Divided on End to Libya Air War
Author(s): Cloud, David S.; McDonnell, Patrick J.
Los Angeles Times, 6 October 2011
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The issue of when to cease NATO's bombing campaign has become a source of friction in the alliance, officials say. Opponents worry that ending it too quickly may embolden Moammar Kadafi's loyalists.
NATO/Defence : Leon Panetta Speaks of State of Alliance
In: EUROPE DIPLOMACY & DEFENCE, no. 451, 6 October 2011, p. 2.
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Gaddafi Exhorts Libyans to Rise against NTC
Al Jazeera, 6 October 2011
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Toppled leader, in audio message, calls on Libyans to turn out in millions to take back country from its new rulers.
Panetta : Libya Operation Nears End, But No Plan Yet
Author(s): Ramirez, Luis
VOANews.com (Voice of America), 6 October 2011
Qaddafi Warns Developing World of Similar Fate; Deposed Leader Believed to Be in South
Al Arabiya News Channel, 6 October 2011
Gadhafi Calls for Mass Libya Protests Against NTC
VOANews.com (Voice of America), 6 October 2011
Panetta Details Guidelines for Ending Libya Mission
Author(s): Pellerin, Cheryl
US Department of Defense, 6 October 2011
NATO Interference in Libya Caused More Casualties - Lavrov
RT, 6 October 2011
Libya: NATO Provides the Bombs; The French "Left" Provides the Ideology
Author(s): Lévy, Pierre
Monthly Review, 5 October 2011
Humanitarian Crisis Worsens in Sirte
Daily News, 5 October 2011
Twists of Fate: The Towns That Loved Gaddafi Face an Uncertain Future
Author(s): Hauslohner, Abigail
Time, 5 October 2011
Libya Revolutionaries Burn, Loot Village Homes
Author(s): Sherlock, Ruth
Los Angeles Times, 5 October 2011
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Fighters from Misurata, which suffered greatly during the uprising against Moammar Kadafi, have trashed homes and stolen goods in the ex-leader's reputed birthplace.

6 October 2011

NTC Forces Push for 'Final Sirte Fight'
Al Jazeera, 6 October 2011
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Anti-Gaddafi fighters stream into centre of Sirte as battle enters decisive phase amid impending humanitarian crisis.
NATO Divided on End to Libya Air War
Author(s): Cloud, David S.; McDonnell, Patrick J.
Los Angeles Times, 6 October 2011
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The issue of when to cease NATO's bombing campaign has become a source of friction in the alliance, officials say. Opponents worry that ending it too quickly may embolden Moammar Kadafi's loyalists.
After Libya, U.S. cannot bail out NATO shortfalls: Panetta
Al Arabiya News Channel, 6 October 2011
Rasmussen : Libya, Afghan Missions Demonstrate that NATO Remains ‘Indispensable Alliance’
Washington Post, 5 October 2011
In a Switch for U.S., Panetta Praises NATO
Author(s): Whitlock, Craig
Washington Post, 5 October 2011
High-End Missiles Missing From Libya
Author(s): Fulghum, David A.
Aerospace Daily and Defense Report (Aviation Week), 5 October 2011
Libye : L'OMI évacue des migrants africains bloqués en Libye
Afrique en ligne, 5 octobre 2011
NTC Discovers Two Mass Graves Containing Up To 900 Bodies Near Tripoli
Al Arabiya News Channel, 5 October 2011
NTC Chief Says ‘Drastic Changes’ Await Libya after Liberty; Civilians Flee Sirte Horror
Author(s): Tayel, Abeer
Al Arabiya News Channel, 5 October 2011
Panetta : Libya Mission Shows NATO Importance
VOANews.com (Voice of America), 5 October 2011
Back to School in Libya, and Struggling to Adjust
Author(s): Fahim, Kareem
New York Times, 4 October 2011
Sur la piste du clan Kaddafi
Author(s): Ouazani, Cherif
In: JEUNE AFRIQUE, no. 2647, 2 octobre 2011, p. 38-41.
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Deux gros poissons dans la nasse
Author(s): Barrouhi, Abdelaziz
In: JEUNE AFRIQUE, no. 2647, 2 octobre 2011, p. 41-42.
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Libyan Ops May Redefine NATO Relations : RUSI
Author(s): Chuter, Andrew
Defense News, vol. 26, no. 35, 26 September 2011, p. 3.
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5 October 2011

Qatar accused of interfering in Libyan affairs
Author(s): Beaumont, Peter
The Guardian, 5 October 2011
Panetta: NATO Mission Can't End Before Fighting
Author(s): BALDOR, Lolita C.
The Associated Press, 4 October 2011 (published on ABC News)
Libyan conflict lurches out of NATO control
Author(s): Bancroft-Hinchey, Timothy
Pravda, 4 October 2011
Libya's NTC Launches 'Final Assault' on Gadhafi Stronghold
VOA News, 4 October 2011
NATO ministers to discuss Afghanistan, Libya
The Associated Press, 4 October 2011 (published on CTV News)
Libyan Jew blocked from Tripoli synagogue
The Guardian, 4 October 2011
Libya, joint ISTAR capabilities set to top NATO ministers' agenda
Author(s): Tigner, Brooks
Jane's Defence Weekly, 4 October 2011
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The Libyan Revolution Part 3- Stalemate & Siege
Author(s): Anthony Bell, David Witter
Institute for the Sudy of War, 3 October 2011
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This report is the third installation of a four-part series on the revolution in Libya. Part Three: Stalemate and Siege details the progress of fighting in eastern and western Libya and the international response. The paper beings by explaining the battle of Cyrenaica, documenting loyalist and rebel offensives before the situation settled into a stalemate. The second section details the siege of Misrata and explains the tactics and organization used by forces on both sides. The paper then documents the Misrata sealift, and the contribution of international actors to rebel efforts. Lastly, the paper examines the rebel breakout from Misrata, as well as efforts to end the conflict through a negotiated settlement.
NATO urges Libyan authorities to seize arms caches
The Associated Press, 3 October 2011 (published on CBS News)
Nato Intervention in Libya an Attack On Africa'- Hugo Chavez Foundation-SL
Author(s): Saffa, Victoria
AllAfrica.com, 3 October 2011
Inspectors investigate claims of missing chemical weapons in Libya
Author(s): Waithe, Pierre
Digital Journal, 3 October 2011
Many in Surt, Libya, don't trust revolutionary forces
Author(s): Sherlock, Ruth
Los Angeles Times, 3 October 2011
Libyan Rebels Clarify Steps to New Rule
Author(s): Fahim, Kareem and Gladstone, Rick
The New York Times, 3 October 2011
Libye: deux guerres pour le prix d'une...
Author(s): Soubrouillard, Régis
Marianne, 3 octobre 2011
Libya's new rulers say fall of Sirte will mean war's end
Author(s): Beaumont, Peter
The Guardian, 3 October 2011
“A Mission to Libya to revitalise Italy’s role” (Il Messaggero)
Author(s): Frattini, Franco
Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Italy), 29 September 2011

4 October 2011

Humanitarian Fears Grow over Sirte Battle; Rebel Forces Advance into Qaddafi Stronghold
Al Arabiya News Channel, 4 October 2011
Libya Conflict : New Offensive on Sirte
BBC News, 3 October 2011
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Forces of the Libyan transitional government have launched a new offensive against the pro-Gaddafi stronghold of Sirte.
Libya Conflict : Civilian Fears in 'Final' Sirte Fight
Author(s): Head, Jonathan
BBC News, 3 October 2011
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Is this the final battle for Sirte? From what we saw this morning, it seems unlikely.
Saadi Gadhafi Denies Interpol Allegations
VOANews.com (Voice of America), 3 October 2011
Libya's Interim Prime Minister Sets Plans to Step Down
Author(s): Yeranian, Edward
VOANews.com (Voice of America), 3 October 2011
Jibril Pledges to Resign from Libya's NTC
Al Jazeera, 3 October 2011
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Prime minister of interim government says he will step down once the country is wholly liberated.
Libya Uprising : Deadly Legacy of Gaddafi Landmines
BBC News, 2 October 2011
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Dozens of civilians, including many children, have been killed or injured in recent weeks in Libya by landmines planted by Col Muammar Gaddafi's forces and unexploded munitions they left behind. The BBC's Damian Grammaticas reports from Zlitan, where more than one person a day has been hurt or killed by mines and bombs in the past four weeks but where there are no trained de-mining teams.

3 October 2011

NATO in Libya : A One-of-a-kind Intervention
Author(s): Schmitt, Gary; Fly, Jamie M.
Weekly Standard, 10 October 2011
Residents Flee Sirte During Lull in Fighting
Al Jazeera, 3 October 2011
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NTC announces 48-hour suspension in fighting, allowing many to escape shortages and insecurity in Gaddafi's hometown.
Qaddafi Son Says Interpol Red Notice ‘Political’; Shortages ‘Killing Patients’ in Sirte
Al Arabiya News Channel, 3 October 2011
Kriegschaos in Libyen : Nato fürchtet Anschläge mit verschwundenen Raketen
Author(s): Gebauer, Matthias
Spiegel, 2 October 2011
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Nato-Experten sorgen sich um den Verbleib von bis zu 10.000 Boden-Luft-Raketen aus libyschen Armeebeständen. Die Allianz fürchtet, die Waffen könnten in die Hände von Terroristen gelangen. Nach Informationen von SPIEGEL ONLINE warnt das Bündnis vor einer ernsten Gefahr für die zivile Luftfahrt.
Libya Conflict : Hundreds of Residents Flee Sirte
BBC News, 2 October 2011
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Streams of civilians have been fleeing the Libyan city of Sirte, ousted leader Muammar Gaddafi's birthplace.
Notorious Libya Prison Now a Symbol of Kadafi Era
Author(s): McDonnell, Patrick J.
Los Angeles Times, 1 October 2011
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Tripoli's Abu Salim, where 1,200 prisoners were slaughtered 15 years ago, is becoming a monument to Kadafi's ruthlessness and a memorial to the victims.
Libya: Cease Arbitrary Arrests, Abuse of Detainees - Thousands Arrested Without Review in Tripoli
AllAfrica.com, 30 September 2011
NATO Goes 'Off Message' over Libya Mission
Author(s): Tigner, Brooks
Jane's Defence Weekly, 30 September 2011
Available to NATO staff only [Please contact the Library]
NTC Probes 'Capture' of Gaddafi Spokesman
Al Jazeera, 30 September 2011
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Transitional leaders cannot confirm claim from tv channel that Mussa Ibrahim was detained while disguised as a woman.
Libye : ces réfugiés parias dont (presque) personne ne veut
Author(s): Ould Khettab, Djamila
Jeune Afrique, 30 septembre 2011
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Les réfugiés coincés en Libye ou à ses frontières ne voient toujours pas le bout de leur calvaire. Pour secourir ces milliers de personnes, pour la plupart d’origine subsaharienne, le Haut-commissariat aux Réfugiés (HCR) met en place des programmes de réinstallation. Mais les pays volontaires pour les accueillir ne se bousculent pas au portillon.
U.S. Senate Delegation Offers Praise and Caution to Libya’s New Leaders
Author(s): Fahim, Kareem; Gladstone, Rick
New York Times, 29 September 2011
Libya : Chemical Weapons Said to Be Under Control but Risk of Proliferation Remains
In: EUROPE DIPLOMACY & DEFENCE, no. 449, 29 September 2011, p. 2.
Available only in print [Please contact the Library]
United States and NATO Quietly Extend African Military Attacks
Author(s): Krebs, Michael
Digital Journal, 26 September 2011
Libyan Operations : A Defence Perspective
Transcript - Defence Lecture 2011
Chatham House, September 2011
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This is a transcript of the Defence Lecture 2011, delivered by Air Vice Marshal Stuart Atha DSO on 29 September at Chatham House. Currently serving as Air Officer Commanding No 1 Group, the speaker offered his unique account of the military contribution to events in Libya.