Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Africa - Voice of America: Libya's Former Rebels Pose Challenge

Africa - Voice of America
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Libya's Former Rebels Pose Challenge
Jul 17th 2012, 15:45

TRIPOLI — The fighters who defeated Libya's Moammar Gadhafi last year now pose a challenge for the fledgling democracy they helped create.  Many of them have refused to give up their weapons, demanding a series of laws to protect them.   A year and a half ago, electrical engineer Omran Al-Awayeb took up arms to defend his neighborhood against Gadhafi forces.  Now he commands a part-time band of rebels who are still worried about their country's future. ...

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